Ophiucus

Ophiucus ‎– Ophiucus 1971

Tracklist
Prenez-Donnez 2:50
Patiemment 3:00
Au Hasard 3:05
Ne Cherche Plus 2:55
Éveil De Notre Temps 3:50
C'est Pour Toi 3:00
Darbouka 2:15
T'inquiète Pas M'Man 2:50
Djukela 3:00
Inachevée 2:10
Mirlipinious 2:15
Univers 3:15
1971

Ophiucus ‎– Salade Chinoise 1973
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A1 Oh Ma Douée
Vocals [Voix], Percussion, Bass [Basse], Guitar [Guitares], Flute [Flûtes] – Michel Bonnecarrère
Written-By – Michel Bonnecarrère
2:30
A2 J'oublie
Percussion [Percussions], Flute [Flûte] – Bernard Labacci
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares] – Alain Labacci
Written-By – Alain Labacci
2:56
A3 Canadian Bar
Bass [Basse] – J.P. Pouret
Percussion [Percussions] – Bernard Labacci
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares] – Alain Labacci
Written-By – Alain Labacci
2:38
A4 Cacaoutchouc
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares], Percussion [Percussions], Jew's Harp [Guimbarde] – Michel Bonnecarrère
Written-By – Michel Bonnecarrère
2:32
A5 L'instant D'une Nuit
Strings [Cordes], Arranged By [Arrangements Cordes], Piano – Michel Bernholc
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares] – J.P. Pouret
Written-By – J.P. Pouret
3:04
A6 Dans Toute La France
Guitar [Guitare] – Alain Labacci
Percussion [Percussions] – Bernard Labacci
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares], Bass [Basse] – J.P. Pouret*
Written-By – J.P. Pouret*
2:30
B1 Bonté Divine
Guitar [Guitare] – Alain Labacci
Percussion [Percussions] – Bernard Labacci
Synthesizer [Moog] – Roger Loubet
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares], Bass [Basse] – J.P. Pouret
Written-By – J.P. Pouret*
3:17
B2 Je Joue Toujours De L'harmonica
Bass [Basse] – J.P. Pouret
Percussion [Percussions], Harmonica – Bernard Labacci
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares] – Alain Labacci
Written-By – Alain Labacci
3:12
B3 Cette Chanson Vient D'autrefois
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares], Percussion [Percussions] – M. Bonnecarrère
Written-By – Michel Bonnecarrère
3:35
B4 Récréation N°1
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares], Bass [Basse] – M. Bonnecarrère
Written-By – Michel Bonnecarrère
3:31
B5 Quand On A Besoin De Rêver
Arranged By [Arrangements Cuivres], Brass [Cuivres] – Michel Bernholc
Guitar [Guitares], Backing Vocals [Chœurs] – Alain Labacci
Percussion [Percussions], Backing Vocals [Chœurs] – Bernard Labacci
Vocals [Voix], Guitar [Guitares], Backing Vocals [Chœurs], Bass [Basse] – J.P. Pouret
Written-By – J.P. Pouret
2:54
B6 À La Claire Fontaine
Written-By – Alain Labacci, D.P.
1:17

1973

French Psychedelic / Folk group created during a musicians' meeting organized by Emmanuel Booz in summer of 1971, which included brothers Alain Labacci and Bernard Labacci (on guitar and drums respectively), bassist Jean-Pierre Pouret and Zoo (4)'s founding member Michel Bonnecarrère, also on guitars and vocals. 

They rehearsed in Michel's house in the town of Flagy (Seine-et-Marne). Eventually, Barclay released their debut LP in late 71'. After a 2nd effort in 1973, it seems they disbanded. 

Ophiucus' name is derived from a large constellation located around the celestial equator formerly known as Serpentarius

Группу сформировал бывший музыкант джаз-рокового коллектива Zoo – Michel Bonnecarrere. Это произошло летом 1971 года. К новому проекту, названному именем созвездия Змееносца, были привлечены Alan Labacci (гитара) его брат Bernard (ударные) и басист Jean-Pierre Poret. Сам же Michel пел, играл на гитаре и флейте. Имея за плечами достаточный опыт в различных проектах, музыканты задались целью играть акустическую музыку акцентированную на вокалах. Репетиции проходили в маленьком городке Flagy в доме, где Мишель жил со своей семьей. Обстановка провиции сильно повлияла на материал альбома. Мелодии красивы и прозрачны, много акустики, но иногда прорывается мощное роковое звучание. Добротный прогрессивный рок с сильным влиянием фолка. В дополнение к композициям спетым на родном французском, были добавлены английские версии 8 песен. По контракту с Barclay Records, год спустя был записан еще один альбом Salade Chinoise Затем участники разошлись и каждый пошел своим путем. 

- Alain Labacci / guitars, percussion, vocals 

- Bernard Labacci / drums, percussion, vocals 

- Jean-Pierre Pouret - bass, guitars, vocals 

- Michel Bonnecarrere / guitars, bass, flute, percussion, vocals