Date : 14 May 2011
Venue: Alliance de Singapour
Artists: Belle du Berry and David Lewis
website: www.belleduberry.com
I had the opportunity to not only see and hear these Musical Maestros on this day but also to take a short interview and meet them upclose! Down to earth, humble and modest -thats how I would describe them. A once in a life-time experience to meet such celebrities !
It turned out to be a magical musical night at Alliance de Singapour on 14th of May 2011, when the music artists Belle du Berry and David Lewis gave a melodious hypnotising performance ,the French chanson, American jazz and swing.
Belle du Berry is French ,a lead singer, a song writer and an accordion player.The Charishmatic Belle du Berry has a huge fan following not only in France but also in the U.S and Europe where they perform regularly on their international music tours. David Lewis,originally from Australia is a multi- instrumentalist . David moved to France in his early twenties.
Belle's expressive voice and ethereal quality captivated and mesmerised the audience. The rapport between du Berry and David on stage was electrifying. The pair complimented each other as David played the piano and electric keyboards while Belle sang with her melodious soothing voice. David also played solos on trumpet , with Denis Henault-Parizel accompanying on bass and guitar and Remy Kaprielan on drums who undeniably set fire on stage!
The ravishing looking Belle started the evening with her songs invisible et perfumes, Faux Amis etc.She continued with the tracks from her album "QUIZZ" They ended their performance by singing "Intoxicated man" by Serge Gainsbourg . With the energy exuding from the stage, it was overall an overpowering performance!
A Special thanks to Belle and David for being generous enough to give me the opportunity to interview them.
And also to Ms. Leelin Tan , my colleague who accompanied me to the music concert and shot the interview.
That was really good interview..... u have a real talent workin on in u.....keep it up...
ReplyDeleteThe music is really soothing... Already started searching for more of their songs...!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a brilliant discovery! I ended up watching a lot of Paris Combo stuff on YouTube after reading this piece. Now playing "Invisible et Parfumés" in a loop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this and introducing me to Belle Du Berry. (:
I dont understand French much. Yet I find that the French music is so catchy! ENCORE!
ReplyDeleteKeep up journalist..... all the best
What a wonderful opportunity this must have been for you!
ReplyDeleteI have not heard this genre of music before and thanks to you for introducing me to it!
Great work!
Thank you David for posting my blog link in your Facebook account
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super musique et des gens formidables les aime -jatin
ReplyDeleteanjalii vous faites vraiment génial et je vous souhaite le meilleur. -jatin
ReplyDeleteAwesome work Music Journo!! Have been following your blogs & documentary regularly and I must say that it's only getting better each day.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up.
Kudos to you Anjali..that was indeed a very good interview done by you..and music soothing to ears as well..Good Show!
ReplyDeletekya baat hay anjali...awesom interview.nd the dedication towards ur blog is fantastic.every week we r getting something new to see.
ReplyDeletewonderful journo! You were excellent in this interview and loved the way the musicians spoke to you. Belle is so expressive and David seems to be kind too. Lovely job once again, your blog would be proud now.
ReplyDeleteKeep 'em coming dame! You rock n we all love it. I think I'll now explore more on this genre of music, thnx for enlightening ppl here.
Hey Anjali,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I hardly understand French but the music was quite captivating. Their performance reminded me a little bit of Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová. Next time they are Singapore do remember to inform me I would love to go.
As for the interview, not bad at all aye! It turned really good for an amateur effort.
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together, good job keep it up one day will see you in CNN BBC....
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