Canadian singer Pierre Lapointe released a new album, Dix Chansons Demodées Pour ceux qui ont Le Coeur (10 outdated songs for those with a heart) The music is French Pop. The album's songs parallel French classics from the '60s and '70s, such as the works of Charles Aznavour, Michel Sardou, and even contemporary artists like Stromae. … Continue reading Pierre Lapointe’s Melancholic Album Dix Chansons Demodées Pour ceux qui ont Le Coeur
Month: January 2025
Gabriella’s Latest Album Cycle Thru Season: a Portrait
Canadian and Quebecoise singer Gabriella Laberge (or Gabriella) released a new album, Cycle Thru Season: a Portrait. The themes are introspection and melancholy. The music is Pop. The compositions are phenomenal. The compositions are beautifully intricate. The album has incredible semi-fast tunes. The song When I Close My Eyes parallels two great singles, Vance … Continue reading Gabriella’s Latest Album Cycle Thru Season: a Portrait
Single Saturdays: Amr Mostafa – Ma tes’aloosh
Egyptian singer Amr Mostafa released a new single, Ma tes'aloosh (Don't ask - addressing multiple people). The song is about a man who falls in love and tells his entourage not to ask him why, and he's overwhelmed by these feelings. The music is Arabic pop. Amr Mostafa composed this song with a catchy beat similar … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Amr Mostafa – Ma tes’aloosh
Wicked: Music & Movie
I recently saw the movie Wicked Part I. It was incredible, from the musical numbers to the visual effects. I look forward to seeing Wicked For Good (Part II). The movie truly complemented the songs from the movie's soundtrack. The movie's introduction was phenomenal, describing and introducing the Wicked Witch/Elphaba's story, with the first two songs: … Continue reading Wicked: Music & Movie
Happy New Year 2025!
Happy New Year, everyone! 2024 was a good year for music, from musical milestones to seeing a fantastic concert on my cruise vacation in June 2024. There were quite a few musical milestones in the music world, including four of them just for Queen alone, the 40th anniversary: Radio Ga Ga (January 16), I Want … Continue reading Happy New Year 2025!