WOEBOT

Son et Lumiere Records.

I bought these, I can't remember where, in character as a crazed Black Dog fan. Also because I loved the graphics on the cover. Recently I saw the "Here History Began" one selling for lots of money (blah blah blah, yawn yawn yawn). They both feature the same production crew, Music composed by Georges Delerue and "the harmonious play of light" by Mr. Gaston Papeloux, the technical adviser to the project. They're dated 1961.

This one is the souvenir for tourists attending the light show at The Karnak Temples. I've stayed in Thebes and it's a great place. Big hello to the crew from Thebes!

This one is for the Cairo show. In case you didn't know, a "Son et Lumiere" show is when, at night, these ancient sights are illuminated with garish multi-coloured lights and local unemployed actors perform various historical situations for a gang of goofy tourists. All the while featuring this camp soundtrack, voice of the Gods/Desert, full orchestra etc. Nice!

Posted by Woebot at June 22, 2003 01:04 PM