The first time I heard Zouk Machine was at Club Med Moorea, when at the end of the nightly show, everybody stood up to perform the Crazy Songs, a series of steps and dance routines performed by GOs* and GMs** designed to burn off the kilojoules piled on at lavish dinners and makes everyone thirsty for drinks the bar.
Zouk Machine is a group of female artists from Guadeloupe with a few hits to their name. Le Zouk is a form of dance music that originates from the Antilles from the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, and Dominica. And it has a cool party beat.
Maldon was a hit in France in 1990 and while the video clip may seem kitsch today, it echoes the stunning choreography of New Order’s True Faith video clip in parts.
Maldon remains a fun and upbeat song with a beach party chorus and Club Med memories.
*GO – Gentil Organisateur, the name for Club Med staff
**GM – Gentil Membre, the name for Club Med guests/members
This does give a hint of Club Med memories. I didn’t ever go to club med, but i remember their commercials. I like this music. Thanks!