Minimum Vital is a French progressive rock band from Bègles, founded in 1985 by twin brothers Jean‑Luc and Thierry Payssan. Emerging from the 1970s countercultural tradition of symphonic and progressive rock, the group developed a distinctive musical identity that has earned them recognition both in France and internationally as one of the genre’s more original representatives. Since their formation, Minimum Vital has released numerous albums through the specialist progressive rock label Musea, maintaining a long‑standing presence within the European prog scene. Their music is characterised by intricate arrangements, medieval and folk‑influenced motifs, and a strong emphasis on melodic interplay between guitars, keyboards and vocal harmonies. The band has performed on various international stages and built a dedicated following over several decades. As of 2026, Minimum Vital continues to operate with the same creative energy that has defined their work since the 1980s. To accompany the release of their album Le Royaume, the band unveiled a new music video conceived and crafted by Jean‑Luc Payssan. The video presents a deliberately vintage, early‑cinema aesthetic inspired by the imagery of Georges Méliès, depicting a whimsical journey to the moon with playful, retro‑styled storytelling. The production was created manually and intentionally without the use of AI tools.
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Miranda Remix 2008
Air caravan’
King Gürü
Esprit d’amor
Song à cinq
La pavane
Modern trad’
Mystical West
Lequel de nous
Javary & Montago
Retour au domaine
La compagnie
Sarabande n°2