Ange is a French progressive‑rock band formed in September 1969 by brothers Christian Décamps (vocals, accordion, acoustic guitar, keyboards) and Francis Décamps (keyboards). From its earliest years, the group developed a distinctive artistic identity rooted in medieval imagery, fantasy‑inspired themes, and theatrical performance. Their sound drew initial influence from British progressive pioneers such as Procol Harum and King Crimson, blending poetic lyricism with dramatic arrangements. The band gave its first concert on 30 January 1970 at the cultural center La Pépinière in Belfort, marking the beginning of a long and influential career within the French progressive‑rock movement. Ange achieved its first major national breakthrough with a reinterpretation of Jacques Brel’s Ces gens‑là, featured on their second album Le Cimetière des Arlequins. The song helped establish the group as one of France’s most distinctive progressive acts. Between 1973 and 1976, Ange performed extensively in the United Kingdom, giving 110 concerts during this period. A notable highlight was their appearance at the Reading Festival on 26 August 1973, where they opened for Genesis before an audience of approximately 30,000 listeners. This exposure contributed to their growing reputation beyond France and reinforced their status as one of the most theatrical and imaginative bands of the European progressive‑rock scene.
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Le Bal Des Laze
Caricatures
Quasimodo
Sur la trace des Fées
Couleurs En Colère
Le Cimetière Des Arlequins
Réveille-Toi !
Hymne à la vie
Le Ballon De Billy
La Nain de Stanislas
Le Soir Du Diable
La bataille du sucre
Ode à émile
Capitaine Coeur De Miel
Fils de lumière
