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Pierre Bensusan: Altiplanos
Singing in French, he tosses off a timeless message that carries its meaning to all corners of the world. All nations have this one experience in common: singing about life in general and our cares in particular. Bensusan reminds us that life has promise. Singing about it puts our minds at ease.
Bensusan's guitar can persuade. His gospel interpretation of "If Only You Knew" carries deep feeling. "Hymn 11" offers a gentle meditative remedy, while "Sylva" ("forest" in Latin) provides vivid impressions of a jungle, complete with electronic tampering and wordless vocals. With his brief jungle escapade, Bensusan immerses himself in a colorful scene that's painted with a variety of musical textures.
His heartfelt French vocals on "La Nuit des Météores" and "Demain dès L'Aube" carry a torch for sensual expression. Bensusan's smooth voice complements his delicate fingerstyle guitar presentation.
His scat singing and exotic guitar melodies take "Falafel à Montségur" to Algeria, Bensusan's birthplace. Slapping the body of his hollow guitar for effect, he derives a wide range of expressive characteristics. It's the album's high point.
"Chant de Nuit" returns to the session's formula of folk songs done up in a smooth jazz format. The artist leaves a lasting impression that runs smooth and gentle, while reminding us that this universal language reaches far and wide all over the world.
Track Listing
Sentimentales Pyromaniaques; La Dame de Clevedon; Sur un Fil; Altiplanos; Demain d
Personnel
Pierre Bensusan
guitarPierre Bensusan- guitar, vocals, whistling; Malherbe- douduk on "Tacita;" Benita- keyboards on "Tacita."
Album information
Title: Altiplanos | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Favored Nations
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