Sweet Lullaby

Deep Forest

About Sweet Lullaby

"Sweet Lullaby" is a song by French world music/ethnic electronica Deep Forest which originally appeared on their eponymous album. The song gained popularity in 1992 and 1993 when it was released as a single, becoming a top 30 hit in many European and Oceanian countries. In 1994, it was re-released in remixed versions.


Year:
1994
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Sasi sasi o to aro aro
O angi si nau boroi amu
Ni ma oe e fasi korona
Dolali dasa na, lao dai afuimae
Afuta guau mauri, Afuta wela inomae

Sasi sasi ae o angisi nau
Boroi nima oe e fasi koro na
Dolali dasa na, lao dai afuimae
Afuta guau mauri, Afuta wela inomae

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Deep Forest

Deep Forest is a musical group consisting of two French musicians, Michel Sanchez and Eric Mouquet. They compose a style of world music, sometimes called ethnic electronica, mixing ethnic with electronic sounds and dance beats or chillout beats. Their sound has been described as an "ethno-introspective ambient world music." They were nominated for a Grammy Award in 1994 for Best World Music Album, and in 1995 they won the Award for the album Boheme. The group also became World Music Awards Winner - French group with the highest 1995 world sales. Their albums have sold over 10 million copies. more »

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Written by: ERIC MOUQUET, MICHEL SANCHEZ

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Sweet Lullaby" is a worldbeat, electronic music track by French duo, Deep Forest.
Album
It is a track from the band's debut and Grammy-winning album, "Deep Forest," which was released in 1992.
Traditional Influences
The song is known for its sampled music, which is a combination of western electronic musical instruments and ethnic music.
Sampling Controversy
The song samples a traditional Baegu lullaby from the Solomon Islands, which caused controversy because it was used without permission from the original artists.
Commercial Success
"Sweet Lullaby" became one of the band's most successful singles, entering the Top 10 in multiple countries and reaching the number one spot in Iceland.
Multiple Versions
There are many different versions of "Sweet Lullaby". The original version from the album "Deep Forest", a radio edit version, and numerous remixes produced by the band and other artists.
Music Video
The official music video of "Sweet Lullaby" is a simple, yet metaphoric clip featuring children from around the world. It received heavy rotation on MTV and VH1.
Popular Culture References
The song has been used in several films and TV shows, including "The Beach," "Criminal Minds," "Natural Born Killers," and "Strange Days."
Charts
"Sweet Lullaby" peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US in 1994.
Object of Study
The song has often been analyzed by scholars for its pitch structures, diverse cultural influences, and use of digitally sampled sounds.
Awards
"Sweet Lullaby" helped Deep Forest to win the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 1995.
Significant Impact
Despite the controversy surrounding the song, "Sweet Lullaby" brought world beat and ethnic electronica to mainstream audiences, creating a profound impact on global music trends.

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