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Danielle Freeman: Dorian
By Track review of "CuCuRuCuCu Paloma"One of its more intriguing tracks, "CuCuRuCuCu Paloma," draws inspiration from unusual source material to leave a lasting impression. Written by composer/singer Tomás Méndez, the beloved Mexican folk song was first released in 1954, and has been featured in film and sung by artists including Luis Miguel, Perry Como, Harry Belafonte, and Linda Ronstadt. Yet Freeman's arrangement, with the aid of Wigton and guitarist Gilad Hekselman, is simply haunting: the bass line's metronomic heartbeat; the electric guitar's dream inducing chords; and Freeman's mesmerizing skills (lyrics sung in Spanish and her soaring voice) evoke the essence of a tale of heartbreak, longing and freedom, as the loosely translated song's prose articulate:
"Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay," he sang
"Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay," he yearned
"Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay," he sang
He was crying of deep passion
A sad dove would sing early in the morning
In front of the lonely house
They swear that the dove
Was nothing more than his soul
Waiting for her to come back.
A wonderful performance, Freeman delivers a unique rendition that is as timeless and universal as its theme.
Personnel
Danielle Freeman
vocalsDanielle Freeman: vocals; Matt Wigton: acoustic bass; Gilad Hekselman: guitar.
Album information
Title: Dorian | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: Ganache Productions
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