Chanson de Maxence (Cover)

"Chanson de Maxence " is one of the most beautiful songs in the movie "Les Demoiselles De Rochefort". Benjamin Legrand is the son of Michel Legrand . And while his father Michel Legrand composed this song, Benjamin stayed with him. Maybe Benjamin Legrand is the first to listen to this song played by his father Michel Legrand .
So Benjamin loves this song so much, and kindly agreed soon to sing this song, when Mimei asked him to make this recording.
Mimei Sakamoto has been a big fan of Michel Legrand since she was a teenager.
So It is very happy for her to share time with Benjamin to make 2 duet songs this time.

Mimei met Benjamin in 2017 at first in Paris. Japanese pianist Makoto Kuruya introduced
Mimei to Benjamin for their first duet songs "Un home et une femme" (composed by Francis Lai)and "What are you doing the rest of your life"(Composed by Michel Legrand).
Their first 2duet songs have been made public in 2021. For this second chance in 2024
, Mimei and Benjamin chose "13 jours en France" composed by Francis Lai, and "Chanson de Maxence" composed by Michel Legrand, these selections are very natural and reasonable for them. And Mimei decided to make all record
dings in France with French musicians. So Mimei asked Jean-Claude Orfali, french pianist arranger, and composer, who Mimei met at Au Lapin Agile, a famous cabaret in Montmartre in Paris, to arrange and direct music. So we believe the sound becomes very " French" and natural!
In this recording, Mimei experienced her voice change very naturally while singing with Benjamin Legrand! His soft, deep voice and kind heart led sing better!
Mimei believes that this recording is made from a lot of miracles of meetings and a lot of affection for each other.
Please enjoy our new version of "Chanson de Maxence"

-Vocals -
Mimei Sakamoto & Benjamin Legrand

- Music-
Michel Legrand
- Lyrics -
Jacques Demy

Arrangement / Music Director / Piano
Jean-Claude Orfali

1st violin: Henri Gouton
2nd violin: Julien Bezias
Alto : Iara Teixeira Martins
Cello : Gwendeline Lumaret
Accordeon : Ludovic Beier
Piano : Jean-Claude Orfali

Sound Engineer & Mix : Pierre Dachery(Studio Prado(Maison Mère))
Mastering: Abbey Road Studio
Mastering engineer : Geoff Pesche
Mastering coordinator : Martin Nagano

Producer: Mimei Sakamoto