With Comparsa Deep Forest once again reinvented themselves with a joyous rhythmic sound from Central America and Madagascar. Michel traveled to Cuba to record the street musicians (known as a comparsa, also means partner) and meet new artists, while Eric flew to Madagascar.

The third album returned to the rhythm and dance of the debut release but with a much more elborate weave of textures and instruments, and plenty of accordian. The project became even more of a live thing, with a long list of guests including Wes Madiko, Ana Torroja, Abed Azrié, Jorge Reyes, Gilles Cagin, Joe Zawinul.

Comparsa sold 500,000 copies, and was released around the world including in Japan.

Format:	Album
Release Date:	1998
Catalog #:	Sony SAN 488725 2 (Europe, CD)
	Sony 488725 3 (Europe, Cassette)
			Tracklist:
	550 Music  BK 68726 2 (US, CD)		Noonday Sun   4:59    Performed by Madame Sana. Vocals Ethnie Antandroy Green And Blue   4:53    Performed by Madame Sana Madazulu   3:23    Vocals Ethnie Antandroy style Galeha 1716   1:03 Deep Weather   4:54    accordian by Joe Zawinul Comparsa   4:58 Earthquake (Transition 1)   0:48 Tres Marias   4:53    Guest Maria Sabina Radio Belize   3:58    Vocals Ethnie Sakalava, Ethnie Mikea Ekue Ekue   5:20 La luna se bat avec les étoiles (transition 2)   2:27    extract Ethnie Antandroy style Galeha Forest Power   3:47 Media Luna   4:32    Performed by Ana Torroja and Abed Azrié
	68726 4 (US, Cassette)
	BM 68726 (US, MiniDisc)
	ES 068726 (US, SACD)
	488725-2 (Australia)
	Sony CDCOL5511 (South Africa, CD)