The video for Nick Drake's cover of River Man was shot somewhere above and beyond the French Alps along with street footage in Paris by Caesar Gergess and Nicolas Bernard exclusively using the 8mm Vintage Camera App for iPhone by Nexvio Inc. Extra footage of the strings section in session at the studio. The editing was made by Caesar Gergess.
Vocals and Soundscapes: Caesar Gergess Piano, Synth and Orchestration: Alain Daniel Viola: Issey Nadaud Violin: Laura Daniel Cellos: Aurore Daniel, Jonas Bouaniche Clarinet: Lillie Daniel Soprano Sax: Philippe Nadaud Drums: Jean-Claude Montredon Double Bass: François-Charles Delacoudre Score: Bernadette Ponties for Point-Contrepoint
River Man (Nick Drake)
Betty came by on her way Said she had a word to say About things today And fallen leaves.
Said she hadn't heard the news Hadn't had the time to choose A way to lose But she believes.
Going to see the river man Going to tell him all I can About the plan For lilac time.
If he tells me all he knows About the way his river flows And all night shows In summertime.
Betty said she prayed today For the sky to blow away Or maybe stay She wasn't sure.
For when she thought of summer rain Calling for her mind again She lost the pain And stayed for more.
Going to see the river man Going to tell him all I can About the ban On feeling free.
If he tells me all he knows About the way his river flows I don't suppose It's meant for me.
