Canadian and Quebecoise singer Nathalie Simard released a new Christmas album, Mon Noël (My Christmas). It consists of 10 covers and one original song.
The music is French Pop. The album starts with an original piece
Mon Noël (my Christmas) with a lovely piano playing in the background. It feels cozy. The song is a beautiful ballad – a fantastic and festive intro to the record.
The rest of the songs are Christmas classic covers, including French versions of those tunes. These are also remarkable ballads. The most impressive is L’amour a Pris Son Temps (love took its time), an old one by Nathalie Simard. It feels relevant these days, but it’s comforting and heartwarming. The music complements the sense of love and hope. The rendition of Marie-Noël has a smooth rhythm. The combination of the piano and the violin is incredible. The tune Les Enfant Oubliés (The Forgotten Children), a Ginette Reno original, has a beautiful choir vibe. It has a calming music. This version of Blue Xmas (Elvis Presley) has an incredible saxophone playing in the background, along with the guitar, giving it a jazzy vibe. It honours the old-fashioned Rock sound. This rendition of Patrick Norman’s Noël Sans Faim (Christmas without hunger) has a joyous sound, representing hope for the holiday season. Combien de Noël (How Many Christmases), a well-known single by Tricot Machine, has an incredible guitar that gives it a Country music touch. It feels intimate. There’s a fun 70s vibe. The rhythm in Cadeau (a gift), a Claude Dubois piece, has relaxing music. The saxophone gives it a nice touch. It also honours the original version.
Nathalie Simard’s rendition of It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is fantastic, with modern beats and nostalgic sounds. The melody of Première Neige (First Snow) by Les Chiclettes is a heartfelt homage to a beautiful Christmas song. The album ends with an upbeat version of Bing Crosby’s classic Christmas hit, White Christmas. It has a contemporary beat and a popular take on a holiday classic.
The music is impressive, honouring the Christmas classics and creating fantastic compositions. The piano throughout the album is phenomenal.
Nathalie Simard’s voice is rich and bold. She has a rhythmic vocal style. She performs each piece with heart and soul. Nathalie Simard honours the Christmas classic, especially the French songs. When she sings Mon Noël, there’s a personal touch about how she celebrates Christmas.
The original song Mon Noël (My Christmas) has poetic and sentimental lyrics. The words of this piece put a smile on people’s faces. Nathalie Simard describes in detail how she celebrates Christmas, the joys of spending time with loved ones, the generosity of others, the snow, etc. Nathalie Simard, Toby Gendron and Sylvain Michel did a remarkable job making it feel personal and from the heart. There’s so much love and warmth in this beautiful song.
The album Mon Noël is available.
