Canadian and Quebecois artist Nicola Ciccone released a new album, J’tai Trouvée J’te Gardée. The themes are love, happiness and life in general. Nicola Ciccone wrote and composed the songs.
The music is pop —a fantastic blend of styles. The album has beautiful compositions, and the musicians are remarkable throughout the record.
It reminds me of other works Nicola Ciccone has done over the last 25 years.
The ballads on the records are incredible, with rich music. The album starts with J’t’ai trouvée, j’te garde, a beautiful ballad. It parallels two other singles from Nicola Ciccone: Love is a Loaded Gun and Je t’aime tout court. La Danse is another lovely, romantic ballad with the presence of the piano and guitar complementing the vibe. Maman has a beautiful piano playing in the background. The music is calming, loving and hopeful. It parallels another hit of his called Nous Serons Six Milliards. La Rivière has a smooth rhythm, complemented by the guitar in the background. The harmonica in the background adds a cozy touch to the song. L’homme au cœur de verre starts with a meditation-style beat, especially those from those songs with relaxing music. It then smoothly increases in tempo with the presence of the piano and violin. It parallels another hit of Nicola Ciccone’s Je t’aime tout court with a classical-style rhythm. Tu Sei la voce (a song in Italian) has calming music. It has a beautiful romantic vibe, which reminds me of travelling to Italy. It parallels Love Is Like a Loaded Gun. Tu Es Toujour Là has an intense piano suitable for the grief caused by a recent heartbreak. Le Talent Pour Être Heureux is an incredible song that feels cozy and easy-going. It reminds me of an intimate concert venue and how the musicians play their instruments.
There are also remarkable semi-fast songs. Chemin de Montagne (guitar, cozy) has a dynamic Country music vibe. It parallels Sylvain Cossette’s 2012 single Pour toujours, but with a slower tempo. The beat is catchy and endearing. Gentil Homme is an upbeat song with beautiful energy. It reminds me of another Nicola Ciccone tune. The guitar in the background complements the positivity of this remarkable piece. 24 Juin, Chemin Des Braves has an energetic beat. It parallels the 90s/2000s single from Nicola Ciccone entitled J’t’aime pas, j’t’adore. Soleil Levant has a happy sound with a 2000s vibe. The change of tempos is bold and dynamic.
Nicola Ciccone’s voice is soulful and deep. He sings from the heart and with great passion. He has a remarkable vocal range and expresses a range of emotions.
The lyrics are poetic and heartfelt. Each song has a touching message or story behind it. Although the record is primarily in French, there’s a lovely song in Italian. The album has remarkable metaphors. The songs are from the heart, full of hope, love, and faith. There’s also a heartfelt, nostalgic vibe.
Some songs are beautifully romantic. J’t’ai trouvée, j’te garde (I found you and I’ll keep you – romantically) is a beautiful love song about true love and its wonderful blessings. It’s also about honouring the significant other. La Danse (the dance) is a heartwarming piece that describes the beautiful, romantic scenery of finding “the one” and the joys of the moment. It has a sweet wedding vibe. Chemin de Montagne is a lovely, caring piece, represented by a metaphorical road trip. The determination to take care of a partner is profound and genuine. La Rivière (The River) is a beautiful, heartfelt song representing hope, faith, and determination regarding true love. The words are romantic, encouraging, and positive. Tu Sei la voce (a song in Italian – you are the voice) is a poetic tune.
There are also joyful songs that inspire one to smile. 24 Juin, Chemin Des Braves (June 24 – Chemin Des Braves – street name) is a sentimental song about the celebration of Quebec’s day, commonly known as St-Jean Baptiste. It also talks about feeling proud to be both Italian and Quebecois. It feels sincere and from the heart. Soleil Levant is a sweet, nostalgic song celebrating Nicola Ciccone’s childhood and reliving those memories.
Tu Es Toujour Là (You’ll always be there for me) is a profound song about the passing of a loved one, describing nostalgia and sadness.
Other songs cover life lessons. Maman (mother) is a beautiful song about a man honouring his mother with genuine love and affection. The words are from the heart. Gentil Homme (gentleman) is a heartwarming song promoting men showing love, kindness, and compassion. It encourages these lovely qualities instead of being cold and distant.
L’homme au cœur de Verre (The Man with a Glass Heart) is a profound song about soul-searching and a time of self-reflection. There’s beautiful energy and genuine sensitivity.
Le Talent Pour Être Heureux (It Takes Talent to be Happy) is a remarkable teaching song about focusing on happiness and priorities in life. It’s about how to find happiness from within, written with beautiful poetry and depth.
The album J’tai Trouvée J’te Garde is available.
