[pompeyjazz]

Morning All,

Here's a little number that was influenced by listening to some French Rock / Alternative music. Based on that I tried to write a backing track that would reflect that influence.

Lyrics and vocals are by Cécile @Melusine2 and for all of you who have been asking to hear me sing in French, I do chip in on the backing vocals 

I hope that you enjoy 



Des armes pour nos âmes écorchées
Du temps qu'il nous faudra pour se libérer
               To find our liberty
Nos cœurs qui n’ont pu que trop espérés
qui ont finis par exploser à l'arrivée
                   We set each other free
 
Mais le cœur au bord des yeux
Les larmes qui coulent sur mes joues
Mon cœur qui n'a que trop souffert
De jeux indociles , à découvert
Mais les larmes au bord de mes yeux
sont témoins de nos jours heureux
doit on parler vraiment d'un adieu
J'ai le cœur au bord des yeux
 
Reste encore près de moi
Reste encore dans mes bras
Parle-moi encore tout bas
Aime moi encore cette fois
 
Des larmes pour mieux nous prouver
             I can't bear to leave you
Des regards pour mieux nous remémorer
              I can't bear to go
que tout cela n'était pas en vain
             Never would deceive you
Que nous ne méritons, pas encore, cette fin
                Never make you blue
 
Mais le cœur au bord des yeux
Les larmes qui coulent sur mes joues
Mon cœur qui n'a que trop souffert
de jeux indociles, à découvert
Mais les larmes au bord de mes yeux
sont témoins de nos jours heureux
doit on vraiment parler d'un adieu
J'ai le cœur et les larmes aux yeux
 
Reste encore près de moi
Reste encore dans mes bras
Parle moi encore tout bas
Encore aime moi, encore une dernière fois
 
Mais le cœur au bord des yeux
Les larmes qui coulent sur mes joues
Mon cœur qui n'a que trop souffert
de ces jeux indociles, à découvert
Mais les larmes au bord de mes yeux
sont témoins de nos jours heureux
doit on vraiment parler d'un adieu
car J'ai le cœur et  les larmes aux yeux
 
Reste encore un peu avec moi
Reste encore près de moi
Parle-moi encore quelquefois
Et vis chaque seconde à la fois
Reste encore près de moi
Reste encore un peu dans mes bras
Aime moi une dernière fois
une dernière fois

[shadowfax]

Now that the forum is multilingual I will answer in Czech....cause i don't know any French..

Ahoj Johne, zni to hodne evropsky, skvely zpev. Verim, ze je to vynikajici text, bohuzel jsem tomu nerozumel... Jsi vzdycky plny prekvapeni

Mej se bajo! Kevin

In short I'm saying how cosmopolitan, creative and surprising you are mate..
might be an idea to put up an English translation but maybe that would destroy the mystery..

[kevysc]

Love this ... great job on the instrumental work that complements the sexy french vocals ( and your backing vocals work really well as well). There's a lot of nice movement and variation of pace as well.

To give you a start on @shadowfax 's request, courtesy of Google Translate, here's a rough translation :

Weapons for our skinned souls
How long it will take us to free ourselves
               To find our liberty
Our hearts that could only have hoped for too much
that ended up exploding on arrival
                   We set each other free
 
But the heart at the edge of the eyes
The tears running down my cheeks
My heart that has suffered too much
From indocile games, to the open
But the tears on the edge of my eyes
are witnessing these happy days
we really have to talk about a farewell
My heart is at the edge of my eyes
 
Stay close to me
Stay in my arms
Talk to me again.
Love me again this time
 
Tears to better prove us
             I can't bear to leave you
Looks to better remember us
              I can't bear to go
that all this was not in vain
             Never would deceive you
That we do not deserve, not yet, this end
                Never make you blue
 
But the heart at the edge of the eyes
The tears running down my cheeks
My heart that has suffered too much
indocile games, uncovered
But the tears on the edge of my eyes
are witnessing these happy days
we really have to talk about a farewell
My heart and tears are in my eyes
 
Stay close to me
Stay in my arms
Talk to me again.
Still love me, one last time
 
But the heart at the edge of the eyes
The tears running down my cheeks
My heart that has suffered too much
of these indocile games, uncovered
But the tears on the edge of my eyes
are witnessing these happy days
we really have to talk about a farewell
for I have my heart and tears in my eyes
 
Stay with me a little longer
Stay close to me
Talk to me again sometimes
And screws every second at a time
Stay close to me
Stay in my arms a little longer
Love me one last time
one last time

cheers,

Kevin

[PeteS]

I think I've really likes the work you've done with Cé Mz @Melusine2.  She has a beautiful voice and yest the BVs work really well.  The backing track you have produced is great, really liked the change in pace.

I'd be interested to hear what came first music (with or without a vocal tune?) or the lyrics?

Pete

[Kafla]

I love it mate...broadcast quality and such a beautiful arranged piece

The singing is quite sexy I think 😍🤣

Absolutely superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Melusine2]

A quick reply 'cause at work atm, thanks a lot for these first feedbacks,
To answer @PeteS : John create this fab music that inspired me the lyrics that arrived naturally with a melody in my head...  @kevysc thanks for the translation 😁, @shadowfax hopes that it hasn't break the mystery,  @Kafla thank you 😊, but my heart already been stolen 😁😁
Merci encore pour ces premiers retours 🙂
 

[MonnoDB]

Oh wow!! That is superb!

You sound so good singing together - both in the French / English in the verses and you sound fantastic singing in French together.. @Melusine2 - your vocal is just lovely and that chorus is just magnificent...

Only note is that I thought the vocals were a tiny bit lost in the first verse...

Wonderful wonderful stuff - you guys are great together!

[Bostonfan2]

She sounds fantastic! very cool hearing you chime in on the bgv's .
I really enjoyed the bass work in this! its fantastic, overall a very cool vibe
with a feel that is not something I've heard before. always amazing John!

[MichaelA]

Wow, what a terrific song and an amazing moody sound, so very atmospheric.

One of the best creations of a unique atmosphere that you could hope to hear. Stunning vocals from both singers, really moving. Plus that guitar work is really innovative and fresh.

An absolute treat to listen to, and I do hope you break out to a wider audience with this little gem! 😀

[Wicked Deeds]

@pompeyjazz

Your trademark exquisite guitar and chords. I kind of thought you're delivering too much a,t once with nowhere to go then in comes that beautiful sexy rhythm guitar followed by a a cool chorus that lifts this beauty further.  As ever Cécile has the most wonderful voice t grace this forum in a million years!  A foot stomping, rollercoaster red of musical excellence that has every ingredient needed for a succeful recording. Great backing vocals too!

Paul

[5 guys named Lars]

The atmosphere & fusion between the 2 voices works really well here.
@pompeyjazz `s range of the different genres is awe inspiring. How are you so prolific? Its stunning. Do you never take a day off ? Superb stuff & @Melusine2 sings it beautifully.
Blimey those lyrics are emotional..after reading them you could have wrung me out like a cloth. Heavy stuff..last time I went to France it was to EuroDisney & it was nothing like that. Good work guys.

[moraamarolaloba]

Hola @pompeyjazz

You have achieved a beautiful ballad of love, very nice melody, very French style.
I love too the lyrics, really romantic.

Mes félicitations pour la belle voix de @Melusine2

Mora

[Jamie]

@pompeyjazz @Melusine2

Hi guys, you've provided some great stuff separately and together, but this might be the best thing I've heard from you. Love it when it steps up to the 80's Duran style parts.
Excellent!

Jamie

[pompeyjazz]

@MonnoDB Thanks Karen - Really enjoyed this one and the challenge of singing some French. So glad that you liked it

@Bostonfan2 Cheers Ray - I love playing the bass. My favorite instrument I guess - Glad that you did it 

@MichaelA Wow Michael - Absolutely bowled over by your feedback - So very much appreciated

@Wicked Deeds - So much appreciated Paul, especially coming from such a master craftsman of song writing like yourself

@5 guys named Lars - Thank you so much - I hope you enjoyed your emotional roller coaster journey. I do take a day off now and again  But most days I manage to devote a little time to some music 

@moraamarolaloba Well thank you Mora - I am glad that you enjoyed the listen and thank you for the compliments

@Jamie Thank you sir, you are too kind. I didn't think about Duran Duran but now you mention it you are absolutely right 

Thanks again to everyone for taking a listen 

John

[adamfarr]

I do like a bit of French rock - and this one doesn't disappoint. Plenty of ebbs and flows in the tempo and tension, and super emotional delivery on the vocals (lead and backing). There's an infectious swing and excitement in the backing, with some nice space for the vocals.

To my (rusty) knowledge, avoir le coeur au bord des yeux is a great combination of various other phrases and a really expressive anti-cliche - great title and lyrics.