Posted October 15, 2012 at 1:24 am

Attends! Attends..

Here is the complete demo of the French cover I have done recently, Ma Préférence by Julien Clerc. I wouldn't say that his style of music is very close to mine, but this is a brilliant song and I intend to make it part of my performing repertoire – I love the harmonic changes and the message. I am also translating it into English and Russian.

I added an intro from a classic French film (can you guess which one?) Hint: Gerard Depardieu is in it. Although, fair to say he is in almost EVERY French film of the recent 40 years. That man gets around.

Here is the translation, as promised. This is a very literal one because I didn't try to write something here that would be more poetic.. yet.. as in real lyrics, so it doesn't flow well at all, but it is good enough to get an idea. The actual translated lyrics, as I hear them in my head, would carry the message across, but would not be the same words…

I love this song and its basic concept that sometimes, contrary to popular thought, others do not necessarily see better or are able to judge more accurately when it comes to our own lives and who we want in them. Sometimes it's best to withhold judgment, because there may be something there we do not see or would not value for ourselves, and yet it is everything to another person.

The original of the song is about her. When I did the cover, I switched it to him, and I think it makes it almost even more poignant.

I know that you don't approve of him

and his way of showing that he belongs to me

you fall silent around us

and yet, I choose him

Yes, I know – this air of indifference that's his defence

It often offends you

But when we are surrounded by my friends made of porcelain

I know where his failure lies.

Yes I know – you don't believe that I can be faithful to him

and you are already speaking of him in past tense

But he really is what I want.

You should believe me when I say

that I am the only one who can tell when he is cold

he only has eyes for me

and incidentally, he loves my uncertainty

while I love his solitude.

I know that you don't approve of him

and his way of showing that he belongs to me

you fall silent around us

and yet – he is my lucky charm

I choose him.

He is what I want.

Posted October 13, 2012 at 2:45 am

Feels good to tickle those strings

But now I am going to transition to electric guitar, I think. This one was a nylon string one and it sounded lovely.

Posted October 12, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Guitars. Without boys.

I played my first performance of the 3-date musical residency at the Witzend last night. It was somewhat historical because most of the songs were performed on guitar, with Ben joining me on electric. I really enjoyed the process although my shoulder is killing me today due to all the guitar playing I am not used to, and swimming. I really enjoyed it and this marks the beginning of a lot more frequent performances on guitar for me, shoulder or no shoulder.

It rained for the first time in weeks here in L.A. yesterday morning, so the more acoustic nature of my concert suited the day just fine. Next week – lots of live looping and electric toys.

The website is so close to being ready I can't stand it!

Posted October 3, 2012 at 12:24 pm

new concerts and video in the works.

I have scheduled another residency at the Witzend here, in L.A. October 11, 18 & 25.

I am looking forward to it, because it will give me a chance to experiment some more with new songs, instruments and also present a couple of special guests, like I did back in June.

It was sold out in June, so if you are reading this, it's best to pre-purchase tickets in advance HERE.

Other than that, in the works is also another music video and it's for the Goodbye Song!