ARTIST/GROUP
Martin Circus
ALBUM/SINGLE TITLE
- Martin Circus (LP)
RECORD LABEL / RELEASE INFO:
- Prelude Records (US) / 1979 / PRL 12167
LP 33 1/3 rpm vinyl record STUDIO CREDITS / RECORD SLEEVE LINER NOTES:
- This album has been conceived and produced by Martin Circus at Bechet Studios and Sydney Bechet
Musicians:
Gerard Blanc: Lead vocals, guitar, vocoder, percussion
Alain Pewzner: Guitar, vocal, Oberheim synthesizer, percussion
Sylvian Pauchard: Clarinet, Fender piano, Korg, Prophet, vocals. percussion
Rene Guerin: Percussion
Gilles Tinayre: Micro Moog, piano, Prophet, vocals
Serge Haouzi "Zizi": Drums, percussion, syndrums, vocals, timbale
Charles Cohen: Bass, percussion, vocals
Joel "Flangerman" Fagerman: Synthesizer programming
Arrangements, strings and horns: Gilles Tinayre
Design: Ancona Design Atelier
Photography: Bernard Vidal
Leather accessories courtesy of Pleasure Chest Sales Ltd, New York TRACKLISTING:
- Side A
1. Disco Circus (14:06)
(G. Blanc, A. Pewzner)
Side B
1. Ite Missa Est (6:27)
(S Pauchard)
2. Before It Gets Dark (7:58)
(E. Courtois, G. Blanc, A. Pewzner) NOTES ON THIS VINYL RECORD:
- An innovative and very influential track from the French group Martin Circus. Disco Circus has been sampled many times since and continues to be as fresh sounding as it was in 1979.
Other great Martin Circus releases include I've Got A Treat.
- No picture of this vinyl record above?
UPLOAD label/cover art now. - (+) Add Details of Your Vinyl Records
- E-mail This Page
Posted by:
Bernie: DiscoMusic.com (3524)
on Sep 17, 03 | 3:10 pm
Link to this vinyl record using this URL:
http://www.discomusic.com/records-more/583_0_2_0_C/
http://www.discomusic.com/records-more/583_0_2_0_C/
Buy Martin Circus at:
Reader Comments on Martin Circus
The best track, in my own humble opinion, is not Disco Circus at all, but "Ite Missa Est". To me, it falls in the same category as "War dance" by Kebekelektrik".
And for those who remember the "Marathon" disco in Kijkduin, Den Haag, Netherlands: yes, "Ite Missa Est" was their signature tune.
And for those who remember the "Marathon" disco in Kijkduin, Den Haag, Netherlands: yes, "Ite Missa Est" was their signature tune.
Posted Jul 31, 04 | 6:21 pm by maarten
I have this album and I also have the original version on Vogue records. You might find it interesting that the vogue pressing has a sped up version of "Disco Circus"(it's very noticeable)Also,the cut "Before It Gets Dark" is sung in its original language,French. I can't read French, but the album appears to be the soundtrack to a movie of some sort. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
Posted Nov 11, 05 | 5:29 pm by Jeffy
"Ite Missa Est" has got to be one of the most sought after/hardcore songs I have ever heard, it is sheer PURE Synthesiser DISCO - THAT WILL FOREVER BE IN STYLE!
Posted Apr 24, 06 | 11:14 am by Ray Garcia
HMMMMMMMMMM OH BOY MARTIN CIRCUS,DISCO CIRCUS;THE NAME ALONE EVOKES SOME SERIOUS NIGHTS IN THE PARADISE GARAGE-HOTTT. THE ENERGY THE TRIBALISM THE SHEER ENERGY OF THE PERCUSSION AND BACKING SCATS&VOCALS WHEW! GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ANTI-WALLFLOWER JOINTS MADE.
Posted Apr 28, 06 | 4:50 am by Legsudesire
i use to have the album,but now,i
can only remember the song that
everybody danced to is disco circus
and iv,e gotta treat. is there a single
cd for both songs! if so,let me know
with the info and where can i buy
them. holla back. peace.
can only remember the song that
everybody danced to is disco circus
and iv,e gotta treat. is there a single
cd for both songs! if so,let me know
with the info and where can i buy
them. holla back. peace.
Posted Apr 28, 06 | 9:35 am by gary griffith
Can anyone PLEASE tell me what "Ite Missa Est" means?
I have been wondering for decades!!
I have been wondering for decades!!
Posted May 09, 06 | 12:30 pm by ray garcia
Yes, Disco Circus was originally the soundtrack of a movie starring the Martin Circus themselves. It was a comedy movie showing them during their military service..."Bidasses in ramble" was the title !
Posted May 21, 06 | 11:12 am by Philippe
ite=?
missa=holy mass
est=is
To be compared to the construction of the phrase: "errare humanum est" (error-human-is)(=mistakes are human)
missa=holy mass
est=is
To be compared to the construction of the phrase: "errare humanum est" (error-human-is)(=mistakes are human)
Posted Oct 15, 06 | 12:17 am by KoolChris
You're right Philippe! I finally got around to checking out Martin Circus on the IMDB website.Very interesting.Thank you!
Posted Oct 15, 06 | 11:03 am by Jeffy
"Ite missa est" == "Go, it is the dismissal". Traditional end to the Catholic Mass, whence the name Mass itself came. (per pikiwedia, I'm obviously not Catholic...) The tag I got with this one says "Musique originale du film: ``Les Bidasses en vadrouille'' Remastered by Frans van de Kamp"
Posted Jun 04, 07 | 3:30 pm by Shalom
Disco Circus was definately waaaay ahead of it's time. It was to me, one of the last true disco records, because after 1979, the term disco was becoming a thing of the past, and the term "Dance Music" was beginning to take it's place.
I still have my two original copies of the L.P. You had to have two back then so you can extend that world's famous breakdown in the middle: "DUM, DUM, DUM, DA, DUM, DA, DA, DA, DUM, DUM, DUM, DA, DUM"!!! Although the covers are a little beat up now, the vinyl still plays clear as a bell!!!
This cut can still turn a party out. One of my favorite mixes that I used to do is extend the drums & percussion part, then slide in Raze's: "Break for Love". HEAVENLY!!!
I still have my two original copies of the L.P. You had to have two back then so you can extend that world's famous breakdown in the middle: "DUM, DUM, DUM, DA, DUM, DA, DA, DA, DUM, DUM, DUM, DA, DUM"!!! Although the covers are a little beat up now, the vinyl still plays clear as a bell!!!
This cut can still turn a party out. One of my favorite mixes that I used to do is extend the drums & percussion part, then slide in Raze's: "Break for Love". HEAVENLY!!!
Posted Nov 25, 08 | 2:46 am by DJ KB CHILL
Join Us!
Search DiscoMusic.com:
Rent Disco era movies on DVD
At Netflix, Inc.Featured New Compact Discs
Free Publicity For Your CDs:
Your new release or reissue could be reviewed and featured here. Send a physical CD (no MP3s or CD-Rs please) to the address below for consideration:
DiscoMusic.com
267 Kentlands Blvd.
Box #1036
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 USA
We Need You!
Share your Disco knowledge & memorabilia.
Newest Posts
Records:
Trixie : Electricity (Promo 12")Soccer : Soccer (Canadian LP)
Mary Jane Girls : All Night Long (Promo 12")
CDs/DVDs:
Grand 12 Inches : Volume 6 - Various Artists (CD)John Morales - The M&M Mixes : [Mini Album Promo] Various Artists (CD)
Limit : The Limit (Love Attaxx) (CD)
People:
Michel CadochArnie Smith
Bill Jenkins
Clubs:
Strawberry PatchPremier II
Palace Country Club
Charts:
All Time Best Disco for MemoriesDance With Me Tonight
Ultimate Disco iPod Playlist
Forum Posts:
