The hit that marked the career of the group Psihomodo pop and which has been sung with the same fervor for decades - "Frida" has received a new version, in French.
Credit for this bold and refreshing move goes to the unique Francophone band Jall aux yeux, known for their skillful fusion of the French language with different musical styles. After already delighting the audience with their covers of the cult songs “Ena” (in collaboration with Darko Rundek) and “Teške boje” (Goran Bare & Majke), it’s now their turn to release “Frida”, as a logical continuation of the project of reinterpreting regional classics.
The new version not only brings an electronic flair and a more modern production, but also retains the soul of the original - energy, irony and recognizable charm. However, what makes this version even more special is the fact that Davor Gobac, the frontman of Psihomodo Pop, himself took the courage and sang part of the song in French. He was helped in this by the singer of the band Jall aux yeux, Mirzah Piralić, who shares the role of the main protagonist in the video with Gobac.
One of the most listened to songs from the 1987 album Sexy Magazin, “Frida” is strongly imprinted in the collective memory of the domestic audience, thanks to its infectious chorus, characteristic interpretation by Davor Gobac and the spirit of the times it carries. Over the years, the song has emerged as a symbol of the attitude and aesthetics of Psihomodo Pop, and now, almost four decades later, it has received a refreshed, modern version that combines rock, electro and indie elements, and in French.
This collaboration is not only a homage to the original, but also a bridge between generations and cultures. “Frida” in its new guise becomes a song that can be recognized and loved even by those who may have never heard the original version. This is precisely the goal of the band’s new studio album Jall aux yeux, which will feature French versions of famous pop and rock classics from this region. “Frida” is the third single from that album and another confirmation that music knows no language barriers.
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