The track is a bold reworking of by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla . Produced by Chris Blackwell at the legendary Compass Point Studios, it blends the melancholy of tango with a heavy, dub-influenced reggae bassline provided by Sly & Robbie .
Initially appearing to be a simple studio performance, the camera eventually zooms out to reveal she is performing on a windy rooftop atop a Parisian tower block. Grace Jones - Ive Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
Though the original Piazzolla piece featured a bandoneón, Jones famously mimics playing an accordion in the video, reinforcing the Parisian café aesthetic. 3. Cultural Legacy The track is a bold reworking of by
Watch the official remastered music video to see Grace Jones' iconic paper-mask transformation and her performance on the Parisian rooftops: Grace Jones - I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) GraceJonesVEVO YouTube• 30 Aug 2010 Though the original Piazzolla piece featured a bandoneón,
Its enduring mystery has led to numerous reinterpretations, including a notable dark-soul version by Dutch singer Kovacs .
A pivotal section (written by Nathalie Delon) asks cutting existential questions like: "Tu cherches quoi? À rencontrer la mort?" ("WhatTo meet death?"). 2. Iconic Visuals & Fashion
Grace Jones’ (1981) is a cinematic masterpiece of "tango-reggae" that remains one of the most haunting and stylish tracks of the post-punk era. 1. The Sonic Fusion