hi mog it's been a while, sending my love.....via a Pirate's Heart
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Artist:
Sorry for the vast silence; it's been rampant sweaty-browed work teamed with winter-influenced nascent lethargy that has kept me away. Send the kids my love and a viral hello.
On a late night side-note, I'm gonna depart from obvious excuses, and simply share a token of music nerdy wisdom for the day. Last week, a trusty mate at RCRD LBL, fellow editor Christen, helped me stumble into this new indie song bird.......Coeur De Pirate. (i.e. Pirate Heart).
Sure she's got more tattoos than any momma would like. But at only 18 years old, with a voice of a Fench-speaking 'ange' (that's french for angel you franglaisers), Béatrice Martin crafts beautiful, delicate, indie folk songs, predominantly via piano. Songs like "Tango Pour Un Infidele" or "C'etait Salement Romantique" are reminiscent of the lilting, hopeful arias of Regina Specktor or Ane Brune. Meanwhile, beneath it all, all her songs are steeped with a clinching bit of unsavory melancholy. Like chocolate with that tang of sugared orange peel, for the realist in you. (Lest it take an 18 year old to remind you that in life, chocolate and gold are in finite supply, you enter the world alone and die alone, and you're more likely to end up screwed and broke than rich. Just saying.) What's even more phenomenal? She has only performed a hand-full of times as a solo project (Though she used to be within the band Bonjour Brumaire) but already, news of this savory pirate's heart has already surpassed sticky bars, closed doors, and yes, our faithful homeland security. Moggers still are one of the first to know :) Hope you enjoy :)
PS #1: Our dear John From New Jersey told me the movie Cadillac Records is a must-see. I'd take that rec mighty seriously.
PS #2: Even gods mess up: www.tmz.com/2008/12/15/madonna-falls-slippery-when-wet/. The important part is making any fall look graceful:)
PS #3: Want a holiday laugh? Leave it to the BBC to make up the WORST possible list of home-made christmas/hanukkah/holiday gifts. I mean, bath salts, nude painting, needlecraft and walnuts? I'm sticking to homemade mix cds :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A478127
PS #4: If you haven't listened to Grouper yet, it may make your day: http://www.myspace.com/grouperrepuorg
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Comments (11)
wow... missed you...(!) and in the coeur of your post, I must say:
Le Tats sont belles comme elle est, la musique et plus encore. Merci pour le partage.
Cheers,
Van
haha you speak french van? tres bien! Et oui, les tats sont chics!
hehe how ya been?
uuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. french girls slaaaaay me. and stop making us look bad van. i can speak a little sumn sumn too...
DIGIORNO!
Totally enjoying this track for the third time in a row.
Thanks for posting.
:=)
yeah isn't it pretty? perfect for a sequel to that french flick Amelie.....
Sam if french chicks slay you, you clearly haven't met french-canadians yet.....like french but with serious attitude and pizzazz :)
so very nice
Indiepixie - your description of French-Canadian chicks is right on, but they prefer the label "Québécoises".
Wondering where you been. Thanks for the postcard. Delicious sounds! Have a cool Yule. (I think the BBC were showing they have a sense of humour.)
Yo, pixie! It's been a bit, but it's good to know you're still out there rustling up the goods.
Re: Coeur de Pirate - I'm reveling in the song. The tats? Not so much. Whatever happened to tasteful? Et oui, je parle francais aussi.
thanks Jonh- virtual post cards are always preferred no?
Mike- the tats are smashing :) a bit daring for her age but I like the artistry no?
Indie -- where are you? I live through your concert posts, since I have to be good and watch my kid. You will kick it in summer 2009?