Sting, Mylene Farmer "Stolen Car" (2015) - original version of the song, history of the duo, interesting facts, backstage from the video shoot
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What would happen if unite two talented artists? Mylene Farmer и Sting They have shown by example that it is possible to revitalise old hit and make it even better. Let's find out what "Stolen Car" 2015 differentiated from his initial versions and why refrain the song was translated into French language.
The story of the original version
"Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)" was released by Sting in 2004. It was part of the album "Sacred Love.". By Sting's own admission, after releasing the track, he wasn't happy end result and searched suitable female voiceso that "revive" this composition. Indeed, if we refer to the text, more logicalso that the following lines "Please take me dancing tonight." in the chorus sang woman . The song talks about mistress successful businessmanwho lacks the attention of her significant other halves.
Sting and Farmer's acquaintance
She was perfect for the role French pop star Mylene Farmer. She sold 11 million copies of the album worldwide and has regularly amassed complete stadiumsBut she never stopped there. In 2015, she released a new version of the song with Sting "Stolen Car".
Farmer said:
"I've known Sting for a long time as artiste и groupie from his art. I came to London to attend one of his show. It struck me so much that I later flew to the New York with the intention of seeing his play "The Last Ship"and she seemed very poignant и sad at the same time. The songs were performed amazinglyand the acting was also on top of. And then I asked Sting if he wanted to go out with me. collaborate. And, as you can see, he replied favourably".

Sting also knew Mylene long before "Stolen Car":
"I was acquainted with her managerhe's been performing producer of a play I did in Paris. couple of years back in the day. It was called "Welcome to the Voice". That's how I found out about Mylene. She was so huge. star among French-speaking listeners - it was garnering huge stadiums over and over again. When I met her, I realised that she was also a beautiful woman. person".

A duet recording
Sting recounted about the start of their work together:
"I was so honoured that Mylene came to my speeches. When she asked me if I wanted to go out with her. co-operateI never doubted for a minute that I had to. agree. Then she asked me what my songs we could sing together. I immediately thought of "Stolen Car"which was over ten yearsand I was still waiting for the perfect one. female the votes to get her back fulfil".

In the new version of the song, Sting lowered tonality, so that the voices of both performers sound cleaner. The lyrics were written on English и French languages. The singer herself insisted on the fact that the song needs translate: in French it would have sounded more sensually и passionately. By Farmer's own admission:
"Я translated Sting's lyrics are very close to the originaland then added a few strokesso that the strings naturally were in French. And I wanted the lyrics to have a sense of my style".

Video clip creation
The musicians admitted that. about the clip they were thinking as soon as they started joint work. French worked on the video director and part-time Mylene's friend Bruno Aveian. He was famous for the fact that his clips could in no way be classified as a private worksit was more like film masterpieces. Farmer she told me:
"Bruno the best! He's been in many commercials projects for brands "Cartier.", "Guerlain." and others. When we thought about the music video, I immediately talked about it To Stingand he's endorsed my choice. The shoot lasted two days 12 hours. But I was working less Stingbecause I got single roleand he was performing two - hijacker machinesas well as businessman".

But Farmer, a few months before filming. broke leg, so on the playground she had to use the help crutches. The artiste admitted that in the shot she had to stand on the high heels and she's very dreaded to fall. But Sting acted like a true gentleman: he was always there to help her. He was always firmly held Mylene and insured with every movement. The singer himself grew a thick beard, which added to his image. solidity.
Filming of the music video took place in the very romantic city on the planet-- Paris. The clip was very tender и touching. In the story. Sting и Mylene - loverswhich are very cherish with each other, and the fact timethat they've spent together, they've spent will not be forgotten ever. Bruno Aveiana can really be considered master of his business. Showing passionate kisses, nocturnal. roads, strong. embracehe literally made the entire audience savour with this story. Even the actors themselves believed it: according to some sources, Sting ten more seconds of kissing Mylene after the command "stop, cut." After that, they looked at at each other, blushed и laughedlike children.
Sting и Farmer travelled all over the world and performed "Stolen Car" in many countries. The singer said:
"I can't imagine couldn'tthat people can be like that different! For example, French the whole gig is standing around still, carefully listen. That's why they're good at music sort out. Without music, it's impossible to imagine French soul. In doing so, they not like this descend madlylike, for example, Italians".

Farmer told about Russian listeners:
"I'm deeply convincedthat if a person loves musiche's a good one. person. Russians - marvellous trainees. They realise French a text as good as the French themselves."
Indeed, work Farmer and Sting-- realisation of creativity and immense talent. New version of the song "Stolen Car" sounds amazinglyand you're the one clip emphasises his delicate и passionate feelings. The composition can indeed be considered one of best works 2010-х.