RUBIK'S PARADISE

Hi again!

Few days ago I heard very beautiful Polish song which pushed me into writing a post about songs with a deep message. To be honest I can't stand the empty songs without any sense, without any value... Yes, I know, recently I said that for me the music is more important than lyrics, but if I want to listen to the Polish songs, I want them to be valuable.

To my mind one of the most gifted Polish musicians is Piotr Rubik. He is well known composer of symphonic pop music for orchestra, film and theatre. What's interesting is that he studied film score composition in Siena under maestro Ennio Morricone. Moreover, he plays the piano and the cello as well. His opus magnum is called Tu es Petrus and this is the oratorio dedicated to John Paul II which contains Rubik's most popular song Let's them say it's not love (Niech mówią, że to nie jest miłość).
However almost all the songs are written by one of the Polish poets and screenwriters Zbigniew Książek who is the author of the song that I am going to talk about today.

The song called Strażnik Raju talk about a man who visits the paradise in order to talk with an Angel. He want to make sure that he won't be alone in the moment of death and also after it. He ask about the truth and the sense of life as well, but the Angel says to him that even if he responds to him, nothing won't change. For the Angel, it's a waste of time and people should live and not asking over and over...

Strażnik Raju is a part of the album Opisanie świata premiered on november 8th, 2011.
In my opinion, this a is very good song and I would like you to listen to songs of the duet Rubik & Książek because they are worth it.

MUSIC IN FRENCH

I have the impression that as a student of French studies I should show you more French songs. Yes... I think I should. When I was growing up in my house there was a lot of French music (and because of that I fell in love with this language). Anyway, there is many talented French singers and artists who are not famous in Poland. I suppose that the Polish people know only Edith Piaf and Joe Dassin (who was an American by the way). However, the younger audience should know Alysée, Zaz or Stromae. I would like to familiarize you with less known French musicians and today I am going to start with Patrick Bruel and his song Tout s'efface.

Patrick Bruel, born in Algeria in 1959 is a French singer but also an actor who acted in more that 40 film productions however as a musician he made five studio albums. As a curiosity I can you say that in addition to acting and singing he is also a world class poker player.

The song Tout s'efface is very, very, very melancholic and obviously romantic song about unfulfilled love :) Moreover I think that it isn't song only about love but also about hope which helps all people, hopelessly and unlickly loved. Even if a relationship between two people is ended, there is always hope that one day both of them will meet someone else. Yes, I know, this is quite trivial, isn't it? :)

In my opinion, Patrick Bruel as a very gifted artist is great in so-called "storytelling". I love the way he tell the love stories, especially because of the sadness in his voice and... in his eyes that you can check in the video above. Enjoy the song :)

And the Oscar goes to... Ennio Morricone!

Well, as one of the biggest fans of the film scores I have to mention the ceremony of Oscars 2016 because my favourite musician Ennio Morricone has won the Best Original Score Academy Award for his music for Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight. To be honest I haven't seen this film yet however I know the soundtrack well enough to express my opinion.

First of all this is a very specific music, characteristic of Ennio Morricone's style. As you probably know, the 87-old composer is noted for the soundtracks of westerns (for exemple : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly or Once Upon of time in the West). You can hear the similar sounds in this score which prouve that he returned to the roots. This soundtrack is moody and tension-building but I think that describing this kind of music is a little bit pointless because there is no words to express the real character of this composition. You have to listen to it! :)

In the beginning Morricone refused to collaborate again with Tarantino but ultimalety he changed his mind and agreed to score the Hateful Eight. Furthermore, he admited that he has a great respect for Tarantino and he is glad that this director chooses his music. It is worth mentioning that this movie is the first Western which Morricone has scored since 1981. Obviously this isn't the first Ennio Morricone's Oscar, he was lauded in 2006 with a career Oscar.
In february he gave also a concert at Hala Stulecia in Wrocław (the European Capital of Culture) but infortunately I couldn't be there... I regret it very much but I hope that he will come back to Poland as soon as possible!

Best wishes,
Kornelia

Song about King Arthur

Hello :)

   Considering the year 2015 is drawing to a close, I would like to share my biggest discovery with you! For me, this year has gone under the banner of the new French musical theatre called The legend of king Arhur (La legende du roi Arthur). I have to admit that I adore musicals, especially these made by the French - they are the masters of creating this kind of spectacle. The producer who is the author of almost every musical comedy high-profil in France is called Dove Attia who produced The Ten Commandements (2000), Gone with the wind (2006), Le Roi Soleil (2007), Mozart, l'opera rock (2009) and Les amants de la bastille (2012).

   The premiere of this musical took place the 17th September in the Palais des congres in Paris after almost two years of preparations. Since January 2016 they will be on tour in Switzerland, Belgium and of course in France.
    The main song promoting this show is called Quelque chose de magique (Something magic) performed by Florent Mothe and Camille Lou and this is one of the most energetic songs on the disc. You could listen it below :

   In this musical there is five protagonists : The main role of king Arthur is performed by Florent Mothe, French singer and actor who six years ago was playing the role of Antonio Salieri in Mozart, l'opera rock. The role of queen Guenievre is playing by Camille Lou, young but very gifted French singer. On the stage we can also see Zaho (Zahera Darabid), an Algerian R&B singer, well known in the Francophone countries. In Legend of king Arthur there is also two singers who are participated in the French reality competition The Voice : La plus belle voix, namely Charlie Boisseau and Fabien Incardona.

  This spectacle present the story of King Arthur, his life, but especially his loves. I would like so much to see the live performance. If you don't know this musical I encourage you to search on YouTube other songs which are also very interesting. If you are the fans of the musical comedy, just let me know which of them are your favourite?
 
  I am take advantage of situation and I would like to wish you all the best for the New Year 2016!

Best wishes,
Kornelia

SOMEONE

Hello everyone!

I must tell you that yesterday I was at the concert of the Polish band "Sound'n'Grace" and I have to admit that I am very impressed! Since a couple of month I have been listening the song "Someone"which, I am sure you know very good. Besides you can also hear this song in the new Polish comedy "Listy do M.2". In passing, I would like to say that I saw this film today and this is a real tear-jerker, so be carefull! If you want to see it, take a tissue! ;-)

The choir "Sound'n'Grace" was founded in 2005 by Kamil Mokrzycki and Anna Żaczek in Warsaw. They are specializing in gospel music but also in soul, funk and R&B.

In my opinion the song "Someone" has got very beautiful and positive lyrics. I think that today we need the songs with a joyful message which make us stronger and which can elevate our spirits. Let's look at the refrain : 

Try to leave the past behind

Don't let troubles cloud your mind

Coz nothing forver 

And only matters

To feel there is someone in the crowd

It's very positive, isn't it? :) I've noticed that when I have some problems I search positive music which can help me to forget my troubles. Except for the lyrics, I must also appreciate the excellent voice of Kamil Bijoś. This young gay feels great on the scene and singing live isn't a problem for him! Please check it and listen the song above :) 

Greetings,

K.

GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING

Hi again!

Today I would like to present you the composition of French musician Alexandre Desplat, namely "Griet's Theme" from the film "Girl with a pearl earring". To be honest, I love the soundtracks... For me this is a real music and Alexandre Desplat is one of the best composers in the world. This opinion isn't groundless because this year he has won the Academy Award for his soundtrack to the film "Grand Budapest Hotel", and received seven additional Academy Awards nominations. 

But this time, I'll present you a composition that you can listen to below.

In my opinion this composition is very magical. It seem's to be calm and delicate, but a few seconds further it become more powerful and impressive. I have also the impression that the music is floating (thanks to the violins, I guess) and this make the composition very pleasant to the ear. 

I have to add that I don't remember this film. Really... I have seen it a many years ago, but of course you can listening a soundtrack without knowing a film! For me a film and a soundtrack aren't inseparable. The soundtracks should "live their own life" and be juge regardless of the films, because sometimes it happens that a bad film has a beautiful score. 

I hope you enjoy this composition! Please, tell me what is your favourite soundtrack, I'm very curious about that :)

Greetings,

K.

EXILE

Hello everyone!

I would like to invite you to my world full of good music which is indispensable part of my life. I listen to music every day, in every free moment. It gives me a lot of happiness, respite and power, so I would like to share my passion with you!

The first song which a want to show you is the song called Sombody to die for of the British band Hurts, that (I suppose) most of you already knows. You can find this song on their second album called Exile.

In my opinion this is a very good composition full of emotions because this song talk about a desire to love and be loved. On the video clip you can also notice a lot of religious symbols like the cross which makes us think about the suffering and the sucrifice as well. That's way in this song the duet Hurts sings about love which can overcome the death. However, I must admit that, for me the music is more important than lyrics! That's why I listen to a lot of soundtracks and classic music. I appreciate very much the music for this song, because we can notice almost every instrument like piano, guitar or drum. I don't like the electric sounds so I'm glad we have here the pure music.
I hope you will enjoy this song and the next time I would like to show you something more classic and maybe more... sophisticated? :)
Let me know if you like this band or no (and why!)

Greetings,
Kornelia