Ask Zulehan stuff

[Zulehan]

Stromae (technically Belgian but sings in French so this still counts): better writer than singer in my opinion, 98% of his songs are depressing (but soooo well written), but there is ONE song that is actually quite cheerful; it's a tribute to Cesaria Evora called Ave Cesaria. I really love it.

YouTube and copyright were being silly: said I could not listen because I am not in France.

So I chose one of the dozens of other uploads for this song, heh.

Certainly a sense of melancholy in the lyrics, but that is one bumping song.

Charles Aznavour, good ol' fashioned singer, here is a link to listen to Formidable (= Wonderful), a song with lots of play on words French/English (thought it would be funny for you to listen to it).

Makes me think of terms such as swing and Big Band, though not sure if either of those terms are relevant here. A pleasant yet not-too-soft listen, though. In regards to the mixing of words from several languages, such as Japan-born American singer Asobi Seksu, who mixes Japanese and English in songs like 'Thursday.' Well, if you can make out the lyrics, that is, since 'shoegaze'/noise pop songs tend to have indistinct lyrics/a 'dream-state' quality. And American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor's 'Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)' is a mix of French and English, right? Or is she not using French? Now that I think about it, the trumpet in this song also makes me think 'swing' like with Aznavour.

Francis Cabrel, some might say he's outdated but they must have forgotten about Je l'aime ? mourir (= I love her to death), the lyrics make me cry.

I think if at least one person is listening to a musician he is not outdated. Certainly more mellow than the song above, and strikes me as a ballad even without understanding the lyrics.

I could go on and on about retro singers but I'll now talk about bands (my two favorite).

Louise Attaque, though they get kind of repetitive I love Je t'emm?ne au vent (huh... = I'm taking you to the wind or something like that).

Definitely a 'heavier' sound than the other ones you linked me to (with the exception of 'Ave Cesaria,' which is quite the 'jam').

If there is any American band they immediately remind me of, it would be Larry and His Flask, which is often categorized as 'high -energy bluegrass punk.' By the way, Dictionary.com defines bluegrass as follows:

Country music that is polyphonic in character and is played on unamplified stringed instruments, with emphasis especially on the solo banjo.

So yeah, certainly makes me think 'folksy' country and rock.

Last but not least, Indochine (the lyrics are usually dumb and make no sense buuut the music is good quality), I'm linking you to my personnal favorite song called Little Dolls.

Is that piano I hear? I usually love the hard rock sounds with piano, so this song naturally hits the right chords with me. And quite a bit of synth, if I heard correctly, which I tend to like, especially with the Canadian rock band Stars.

Out of all the songs you linked me to, I like this one most. From what you say, though, this is probably helped by me not knowing the lyrics, as lyrics usually are a big deal to me. On pure sound alone: music to my ears.

It's getting late so I'm going to stop here, I only put singers and bands that I like but if you're interested one day I'll let you know about other famous artists in French music n_n/

Certainly enjoyed listening to the examples you linked me to. By the way, do you happen to know and like any other French bands or songs that feature the piano heavily?

If you are already off to bed, sleep well!

And thank you for such an informative post!

 

[brownboy102]

Do you believe in the Kubler Ross Five Stages of Grief Theory?

 

[Leela]

What was the last song you listened to?

 

[Zulehan]

Do you believe in the Kubler Ross Five Stages of Grief Theory?

Although I shook hands with it for psychology class, have not read enough about it to have an informed thought. That said, I agree with the general idea that grieving tends to be a 'process.'

What was the last song you listened to?

Hi, Leela! Assuming you have not questioned me before, thank you for joining the party!

As for last song listened to, that would be American anti-folk singer-songwriter Regina Spektor's 'Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas).' Love that song.

And now... Korean pop singer Boa's 'Only One,' which I quite like even though I do not understand Japanese.

Thank you for the questions, guys.

 

[brownboy102]

I sigh.

"No..I'm just..confused. What is this feeling, love? I've never felt it before..and now that I have.....it seems like..."I couldn't speak anymore.

I didn't know what to do. i was lost, confused, trapped, and in a state of shock. Love is weird, I know, but...does it have to be like this?

I can't process any of this. My mind was spiraling, moving, leaving me. This prison, is not a prison. This is...

Torture.

That's the word.
--
I made that line for one of my RP characters here on TBT. Like it?

 

[Zulehan]

From that I am not yet sure what to think of the character, perhaps because I am not quite sure what he is complaining about. Also, I am unfamiliar with romantic relationships, so that also might be why I do not connect with the character immediately.

 

[brownboy102]

Oh, oops XD

Just really wanted you to rate how it seemed. Like if it seemed..right...or not.

 

[Zulehan]

For the dialog: your character is talking to himself, right?

It seems fine. I am just confused by the context. I assume it is already part of a larger work.

 

[brownboy102]

Well, for the parts that are in quotation, he is talking to the one he loves since he just confessed. For the other parts, he is basically thinking.

 

[Delphine]

I'm glad you enjoyed discovering the music, I appreciate your reviews! n_n I'm sorry I couldn't express my own feelings with the music you shared with me as precisely as you did...

Certainly enjoyed listening to the examples you linked me to. By the way, do you happen to know and like any other French bands or songs that feature the piano heavily?

If you are already off to bed, sleep well!

And thank you for such an informative post!

Hm, piano, piano, piano... I think you'll like this song by Vanessa Paradis and maybe this other one by Stromae (yeah ok it's more synthesizer than piano but it's still nice). That's all I can think of right now, I'll try to look and see what else I can find!

(Not piano, but song from a cool French band, 'Shaka Ponk', called My Name Is Stain, one of my personal favorites)

 

[Zulehan]

I'm glad you enjoyed discovering the music, I appreciate your reviews! n_n I'm sorry I couldn't express my own feelings with the music you shared with me as precisely as you did...

I spent my reply wondering if my comments would be worthwhile enough.

And yes, discovering new music is always a joy.

Hm, piano, piano, piano... I think you'll like this song by Vanessa Paradis

Ooh, noticed plenty of piano right away. Although her voice is not my preference (hard to articulate why), certainly a pleasant song, and I like when the tempo of her voice picks up a bit toward the end.

and maybe this other one by Stromae (yeah ok it's more synthesizer than piano but it's still nice). That's all I can think of right now, I'll try to look and see what else I can find!

Right away, I felt the synth gave a 'haunting' feel to the song. Liked the voice more in this one.

(Not piano, but song from a cool French band, 'Shaka Ponk', called My Name Is Stain, one of my personal favorites)

I like this most. Is it typical of them to mix English and French in their songs?

Also, I am guessing you like experimental bands, especially with electronica and disco influences?

 

[Vizionari]

How're ya doing?

 

[Zulehan]

How're ya doing?

Tired. Long day tomorrow. Want to do something to relax, but too lazy. At least music makes it better.

Hope you are more mobile than me at the moment.

And thank you for the question!

 

[device]

Who is your favorite villager?​

 

[Delphine]

I like this most. Is it typical of them to mix English and French in their songs?

Yup quite a bit! Really glad you like it

Also, I am guessing you like experimental bands, especially with electronica and disco influences?

Indeed I do! But at the same time I'm also fan of more hard/alternative music n_n

 

[Zulehan]

Who is your favorite villager?​

I will give you a hint: she is shown somewhere here apparently defying gravity.

 

[brownboy102]

If I ever left, would you trade it all away if I came back to stay?

 

[Zulehan]

If I ever left, would you trade it all away if I came back to stay?

Not sure what I would be trading away. My collectibles? My checking account funds? Everything I own, or wish to obtain?

 

[Delphine]

Do you follow any religion, or are you agnostic? Or do you not believe in the existence of a God at all?

On a totally different notice, do you enjoy drawing/doodling?

 

[brownboy102]

I don't know where to go with this..so imma just change my subject.

Do you like the beetles?