Played in Belgium – The Anthology of Belgian Music (Belgium’s 175th Birthday) 3xCD

UPC: 0094633937123 

MPN: 00946 3293712 3 

Brand Name: EMI Music Belgium

Overview

Celebrating Belgium’s 175th Anniversary, Played in Belgium – The Anthology of Belgian Music is a magnificent 3-CD collection that unites the country’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From the Renaissance brilliance of Orlandus Lassus and the romantic elegance of Eugène Ysaÿe, to modern icons like Jacques Brel, Toots Thielemans, Axelle Red, and dEUS, this anthology spans centuries of Belgian artistry.

Carefully curated by EMI Music Belgium, this collection pays tribute to the musical soul of a nation whose creativity transcends genres—from classical and chanson to pop, rock, and electronic innovation.

Product Features

• Format: 3 × Audio CD Compilation
• Genre: Anthology / Mixed Genres (Classical, Pop, Rock, Chanson, Electronic, Folk)
• Label: EMI Music Belgium
• Release Year: 2005
• Country of Manufacture: Belgium / EU
• Total Running Time: Approx. 3 hours
• Packaging: Standard jewel case with multi-disc tray
• Special Edition: Released for Belgium’s 175th Independence Anniversary
• Barcode: 0094633937123

Interesting Facts

• A National Celebration in Music: Released to commemorate 175 years of Belgian independence, this anthology reflects the nation’s unique cultural duality—French and Flemish—through music that shaped its identity.
• A Century-Spanning Sound Journey: Includes everything from the 16th-century polyphony of Orlandus Lassus to the electronic beats of Technotronic and Front 242, creating a panorama of Belgian creativity across centuries.
• Cross-Genre Collaboration: Features world-renowned performers such as José Van Dam, Jacques Brel, Toots Thielemans, Helmut Lotti, and Axelle Red, alongside groundbreaking groups like Soulwax, dEUS, and K’s Choice.
• A Curated Masterpiece: Compiled by EMI Music Belgium as part of a national celebration campaign, the set bridges Belgium’s linguistic and cultural diversity—unifying Dutch, French, and international influences.

Track Listing

CD 1 – The Contemporary Sound of Belgium

1. Vaya Con Dios – Puerto Rico (4:17)
2. TC Matic – Oh La La La (3:17)
3. Ozark Henry – Vespertine (4:46)
4. Soulwax – Saturday (2:11)
5. Girls in Hawaii – Organeum (4:13)
6. Novastar – Wrong (3:84)
7. Starflam – La Sonora (3:48)
8. Hooverphonic – 2 Wicky (4:45)
9. dEUS – Hotellounge (Be The Death Of Me) (6:23)
10. Arno – Lonesome Zorro (3:37)
11. K’s Choice – Not An Addict (4:49)
12. Marc Moulin – Into The Dark (3:54)
13. Praga Khan – Breakfast in Vegas (4:03)
14. Front 242 – U-Men (3:16)
15. Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam (3:36)
16. Junior Jack – E Samba (3:35)
17. Soulsister – The Way to Your Heart (3:47)
18. The Pebbles – Seven Horses in the Sky (3:44)
19. The Cousins – Kili-Watch (2:37)

CD 2 – The Voice of Belgium

1. Jacques Brel – Ne Me Quitte Pas (4:12)
2. Philippe Swan – Dans Ma Rue (3:21)
3. Axelle Red – Sensualité (3:48)
4. Salvatore Adamo – Vous Permettez, Monsieur? (2:00)
5. Marc Aryan – Katy (2:02)
6. Pierre Rapsat – Passager De La Nuit (3:35)
7. Jo Lemaire & Flouze – Je Suis Venue Te Dire Que Je M’en Vais (3:38)
8. Machiavel – Fly (3:30)
9. Plastic Bertrand – Ça Plane Pour Moi (3:00)
10. Sttellla – Torremolinos (2:44)
11. Urban Trad – Sanomi (2:50)
12. Maurane – L’un Pour L’Autre (3:46)
13. Viktor Lazlo – Last Call for an Angel (3:37)
14. Khadja Nin – Wale Watu (4:06)
15. Telex – Moscow Diskow (4:12)
16. Lio – Le Banana Split (2:28)
17. Ferre Grignard – Ring Ring I’ve Got to Sing (3:53)
18. Kate Ryan – Désenchantée (3:38)
19. Sandra Kim – J’aime La Vie (1:04)
20. Wallace Collection – Daydream (5:01)
21. Lou & The Hollywood Bananas – Kingston Kingston (3:04)
22. Two Man Sound – Charlie Brown (3:10)

CD 3 – The Classical and Cultural Heritage

1. Wim Mertens – Close Cover (2:15)
2. Toots Thielemans – Bluesette (4:34)
3. Philip Catherine – Nairam (4:30)
4. Laïs & Gabriel Yacoub – Le Grand Vent (3:16)
5. Wannes Van de Velde – Ik Wil Deze Nacht In De Straten Verdwalen (1:36)
6. Gorki – Mia (5:30)
7. Raymond Van Het Groenewoud – Meisjes (4:30)
8. Monza & Marie Daulne – Ik Hou Van U / Je T’aime Tu Sais (4:08)
9. Louis Neefs – Jennifer Jennings (2:48)
10. Ann Christy – Gelukkig Zijn (3:02)
11. Clouseau – En Dans (2:39)
12. Johan Verminnen – In De Rue Des Bouchers (3:31)
13. Will Tura – Eenzaam Zonder Jou (2:28)
14. Rocco Granata – Marina (2:44)
15. De Electronica’s – De Vogeltjesdans (2:34)
16. Soeur Sourire – Dominique (2:53)
17. Helmut Lotti – Out of Africa (3:24)
18. José Van Dam – Chanson Romanesque (from “Don Quichotte à Dulcinée”) (2:13)
19. Orlandus Lassus – Matona Mia Cara (2:48)
20. César Franck – Psyché Enlevée Par Les Zéphirs (2:43)
21. Eugène Ysaÿe – Rêve d’Enfant, Op. 14 (4:15) Bonus Track: Daniel-François-Esprit Auber – L’Amour Sacré de la Patrie (from “La Muette de Portici”) (5:44)

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