Canadian singer Beyries released a new album, Du Feu Dans Les Lilas (Fire in the Lilacs), which explores introspection and self-love. Beyries wrote and composed the songs.
The music is French Pop / Folk. The album has rich compositions with a Mamas & Papas vibe. Some songs include birds, which have a relaxing sound. The musicians throughout the record are remarkable.
The ballads are soulful, with a calming and soothing beat. La seconde starts with a lovely piano, drums, and bar chimes blended. Then, it smoothly transitions to an incredible piano solo. The tune Momzie has a beautiful guitar playing in the background. The vibe is cozy and intimate, reminding me of an acoustic performance. It parallels Francis Cabrel’s single Je l’aime à mourir. The song Du Temps has soothing music. The piano in this piece is remarkable—it reminds me of ocean waves and, sometimes, raindrops. Derrière le jour (feat. Albin de la Simone) has a rich composition with a bold, rhythmic intensity.
The record also has songs with fantastic semi-fast beats. Bora Bora has lovely, calming harp-like music and a beautiful Middle Eastern-style rhythm. La Promesse is a dynamic composition. It starts slow and then smoothly changes tempos, representing a pivotal life moment of moving on and letting go of pain and grief. A Phare is intense and powerful, with a beautiful piano solo. The composition is rhythmic and profoundly sad. Vallées has an impressive semi-fast beat. The percussion gives the song a spiritual vibe.
The album also has two musical numbers. Il y a ce moment has a joyful sound, complemented in part by the presence of birds. It’s a lovely interlude to the rest of the album. Il y a cet endroit has a beat that reminds me of meditation music, played at various spa locations.
The music is rich in diverse musical styles, expressing various emotions with great precision.
Beyries’ voice is silky and husky. She sings each song with heart, soul, and genuine vulnerability. Her vocal range is fantastic. Beyries has a captivating and distinct vocal style.
Derrière le jour (feat. Albin de la Simone) is an incredible duet. Their vocal styles complement each other. Albin de la Simone’s singing style reminds me of Pierre Lapointe’s.
La Phare is phenomenal in how Beyries sings with a symphony-style group of people, giving it a collective vibe of solidarity.
Beyries’ voice is incredible, expressing each emotion with feeling.
The lyrics are profound and poetic. The album’s soul-searching aspect creates a beautiful spiritual journey and a sense of hope. It’s rich in language and metaphors. The songs cover a range of emotions, from nostalgia to self-love.
Some songs cover introspection, self-reflection and self-love, together or separately. La Seconde is a touching story about figuring out what love is, especially in contemporary times. The tune Vallées is a beautiful metaphor for going with the flow and having faith that everything will be okay. Momzie beautifully symbolizes seasonal changes, including the challenging transition period leading to something beautiful. Du Temps is a heartwarming song about building confidence and seizing the day. It also includes not caring what others think. Derrière le jour (feat. Albin de la Simone) tells a profound story about sadness, grief and loss. Albin de la Simone, Maxime Le Flaguais and Idan Raichel capture these challenging emotions with heart. Bora Bora is a heartfelt and symbolic song about contemplation and growth. Its poetry is phenomenal in terms of rhymes, rhythm, and symbols. The mention of different countries or cities represents travelling and discovering the world.
Other tunes cover sadness/grief. La Promesse (A Promise) is a beautiful song celebrating self-love after a period of heartache. It honours a promise made to oneself to live life. It’s about having the courage to move on and discover a world of possibilities. La Phare is a profound piece that explores pain and grief and offers a hopeful sense of resilience that things will improve.
These remarkable songs cover diverse emotions and subjects with linguistic richness and depth.
The album Du Feu Dans Les Lilas is available.
