A change of topics completely...

I wanted to take today to talk about the French artist named Fred.  Simple name, but complicated melodies and sounds, especially the second CD he put out in 08.  I bought his first CD when I lived in France by complete happenstance, and I am glad I stumbled on him.  He is almost completely unknown among the French people, which I find very sad.  I always try to compare him to an American artist when trying to describe his style to people here (America).  I think roughly one of the best comparisons would be Jack Johnson.  If Jack were to become French, I think he would sound like Fred.  Fred has a very diverse background and can speak fluently at least 5 languages. 

I only know so much because I went a concert of his once and it was one of the best I have ever seen.  It was just him, a drummer, and a piano player who was the opening act.  It was a great time and I even got to meet him after the concert as he was just hanging out in the bar.  I tried to stumble out some words in French, but then said the rest in English as I felt like an idiot.  I am not one to normally get tongue-tied, but I felt myself at that moment...how great! 


Anyway, I am a big fan of this musician and thought I would try to spread the word.  Some people might be put off by the fact he is a French singer, but I say get over it.  I have included the lyrics to a song called "Veille" below thanks to greatsong.net, so it will at least give you the ability to translate the song.  I personally won't do it for you because the chance that I might screw it up is great.  I would hate to have someone make the first comment on this blog just to tell me I messed up big time.  Anyway, I find it to be a beautiful song, and so I thought I would share it with anyone who might stumble upon this page.  Here is the song, and if you search really hard you can find a few extraits of the song on the web...otherwise, visit the aritsts website, and if you like his other stuff, buy the CD.  It's seriously that good.

As promised, voici les paroles!

J'ai sous la peau cet hiver
Qui ne débâcle pas
Petit feu de bord de mer
Qu'on ne souffle pas

J'ai caché dans ma voix
Des airs d'autrefois
Assise au fond de moi
Tu Veilles sur mes hiver

Il en est fait de moi
Il en est fait de moi

Dans nos mains on peut tout faire
Marchons du même pas
Et c'est un long Noël
Qui passe sans toi

J'ai caché dans ma voix
Des airs d'autrefois
Assise au fond de moi
Tu Veilles sur mes hiver

Il en est fait de moi
Il en est fait de moi

[ Merci à Narkotik d'avoir ajouté ces paroles ]

Hope you enjoy it.  Ciao.