What do you get when you combine the vocals of Nico, Chan Marshall and down-tempo euro-disco? You get the simple and lucid sound of recently signed French singer, Appaloosa. The name is derived from a type of spotted horse, but the music is far from spotty.

“The Day (We Fell in Love)” is a gorgeous ballad that transforms itself into a sedated disco track. The first part, almost classical sounding, is treated with sparse pianos and vivid imagery, as it sifts along lighter than a feather. In the second half, minimalist beats are sprinkled with chimes as they help give flight to her lucid vocals, which have no intent of coming back down.

I’m not sure when we can expect a full-length album, but you can add her as a friend on MySpace, and get the news straight from the “spotted horse’s” mouth.

Appaloosa – The Day (We Fell in Love)

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