Des Chansons D'amour - Gilbert Becaud

Advantages: Good Music
Disadvantages: None

...An interesting album of French music. The singer is from France and has been around for a long time. Some songs are better than others. I would recommend this album as an easy listening record. It's something you can relax to in the evening. ~~ Tracks ~~ 1. La Quete 2. La Cathedrale 3. L'amour Est Mort 4. Mai 40 5. Avec Elegance 6. Sans Exigences 7. Les Marquises 8. Orly 9. La Vil S'Endormait 10. Jojo 11. J'arrive 12. Quand On N'a Que L'Amour 13. Le Plat Pays 14. Mon Enfance 15. Les Vieux 16. La Chanson De Jacky 17. La Valse A Mille Temps 18. Le Prochain Amour 19. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants 20. Ne Me Quitte Pas Disc: 2 1. Amsterdam 2. La Biere 3. Bruxelles 4. Le Diable Ca Va 5. Il Nous Faut Regarder 6. L'Enfance 7. Ces Gens La 8. Les Bonbons 9. Les Flamandes 10. Les Bourgeois 11. Jef 12. Mathilde 13... Read review

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Advantages: Classic songs, superb vocals, the voice of an angel
Disadvantages: Absolutely none

...to learn more Baroque classics. Anne played this for her and she loved it, hence its inclusion here. It reminds me a little of opera in that it stretches the vocals significantly. Only someone with a natural talent for singing could attempt this and, of course, Alison does it wonderfully. It has an almost “holy” feel to it, and the range of notes is diverse, including lots of flat notes which the singer hits perfectly. ♪♫La chanson des vieux amants 5:06♪♫ “Bien sûr nous eûmes des orages vingt ans d'amour c'est l'amour fol Mille fois tu pris ton bagage mille fois je pris mon envol” Another track that reminds the singer of her mother and her French roots. Partly loved because it’s full of French expletives – her mother always told her that swearing in French was not as bad as swearing in English! It reminds her... Read review

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Advantages: Unique musical vision. Evocative. Masterful.
Disadvantages: Absolutely None

...In 1991, Anouar Brahem, Bechir Selmi and Lassad Hosni created the world's most powerful folklore album: Barzakh. A year later, Anouar Brahem would release Conte de l'Incroyable Amour with Lassad Hosni, Barbaros Erkose and nai flutist Kudsi Erguner. He favored a trio formation for Barzakh, a 4-man formation for Conte de l'Incroyable Amour. In 1995, Brahem would release Khomsa with a total of 5 other musicians. Khomsa would be an epic 6-man formation. Khomsa marks a slight change in the Brahem repertoire. Barzakh and C.D.L.A were both very traditional and geographical in their approach. That being said, these featured influences from all over the world and were groundbreaking pieces of work. Khomsa brings together 13 compositions by Anouar Brahem and 3 by Galliano, Danielsson and Christensen; all these compositions played a part... Read review

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