Parisian Inspiration: The Creation of 'Latté Glacé'

The elegant, chilled-out track 'Latté Glacé' was born during an unexpected heatwave in Paris. The band was in the city for a music festival and found themselves seeking refuge from the unusual 40°C (104°F) temperatures. They stumbled upon a small, avant-garde café in the Marais district that had created a sensation with its innovative iced coffee creations.

The café's owner, a former pastry chef turned coffee innovator, had developed a signature drink called the 'Latté Glacé'—a sophisticated layered creation featuring slow-drip cold brew coffee, house-made lavender syrup, and a vanilla-infused milk foam topped with a paper-thin caramelized sugar crust that had to be cracked with a spoon (similar to a crème brûlée).

Impressed by both the technical creativity and theatrical presentation of the drink, DJ Wedoo asked about the inspiration behind it. The owner explained that she approached coffee as a multi-sensory experience—the visual layers, the distinct textures, the contrasting temperatures, and the sequence of flavors as you moved from one layer to another. This concept of a structured, multi-sensory experience immediately resonated with the band's approach to music production.

What makes this track distinctive is its clearly defined structural layers, inspired by the drink itself. The track begins with a deep, rich bass foundation (representing the cold brew base), followed by middle layers of melodic elements (the flavored syrups), and topped with light, airy synthesizer patterns (the milk foam), all culminating with a crisp, crackling sound effect (the caramelized sugar top being broken).

The café became the band's informal studio during the heatwave, with the owner allowing them to set up equipment after hours. They incorporated the ambient sounds of the café—the distinct noise of the specialized ice crusher, the hiss of the milk frother, and the light tap of spoons against glass. The track's French-inspired electronic sound was further enhanced when a regular customer, who happened to be a vocalist for a popular French electro-pop band, offered to contribute ethereal vocal layers to the production.

As a thank you for the inspiration and hospitality, the band premiered the finished track at the café during a special evening event, where attendees were served the signature Latté Glacé at precisely synchronized moments during the song. The café now features a permanent installation with headphones where visitors can listen to the track while enjoying the drink that inspired it—creating a complete multi-sensory experience that bridges coffee craft and musical composition.

Lyrics

Oh là là !
Sent la brise, caramel, mon cœur vanille, frais sucré, doux glacé,
Latte en main, prêt à danser.
Soleil d'été sur les Champs-Élysées,
lunettes dorées, je marche léger.
Petit détour au café du coin,
Latte glacé, plaisir divin.

Glaces qui fondent sucrées en l'air,
un nuage de crème, j'en veux encore.
Tout est frais, touche d'élégance.
Une gorgée et je danse.
Prends ton temps, savoure-le doucement.
Laisse couler sans s'arrêter,
Latte glacé.

Oh là là !
Latte glacé, tout en douceur,
un peu d'amour, un peu de fraîcheur.
Caramel, café, vanille dorée,
chaque gorgée fait voyager.
Latte glacé, prends-moi la main,
sous le soleil ou dans un matin.
Tout est crémeux, sent bon dans mon cœur.
Oh là là ! C'est comme ça.

Y'a de l'amour, la terrasse est prête,
un air de Paris, ambiance parfaite.
Sirop doré, elle est bien fraîche,
un délice, une caresse.
Le sucre fond sur mes lèvres,
un goût si chic et pur rêve.
Prends une pause, ferme les yeux,
Latte glacé, pur et doux.
Prends ton temps, savoure-le doucement.
Laisse couler sans s'arrêter,
Latte glacé.

Oh là là !
Latte glacé, tout en douceur,
un peu d'amour, un peu de fraîcheur.
Caramel, café, vanille dorée,
chaque gorgée fait voyager.
Latte glacé, prends-moi la main,
sous le soleil ou dans un matin.
Tout est crémeux, sent bon dans mon cœur.
Oh là là ! C'est comme ça.

Verse la crème, tourne la tasse,
sent l'arôme, laisse la classe.
Doucement, c'est du velours,
chaque goutte est de l'amour.
Latte glacé, tout en douceur,
un peu d'amour, un peu de fraîcheur.
Caramel, café, vanille dorée,
chaque gorgée fait voyager.
Latte glacé, prends-moi la main,
sous le soleil ou dans un matin.
Tout est crémeux, sent bon dans mon cœur.
Oh là là ! C'est comme ça.

Oh là là !
Sent la brise, caramel, mon cœur vanille,
frais sucré, doux glacé,
Latte en main, prêt à danser.
Senteur dorée, douce et glacée,
une gorgée...

Listen to the Track

Experience the sophisticated layers and chilled elegance of French coffee culture. Listen to 'Latté Glacé' on Spotify and transport yourself to a stylish Parisian café on a summer afternoon.

About the Author

DJ Wedoo is a music producer specializing in custom compositions and audio branding for businesses across various industries. With over a decade of experience, DJ Wedoo helps brands create memorable audio identities that resonate with their audiences.