An extract from La Grognasse track 2 from the album 10.
song by Claire-Rose Barbier,
arr. by Karen Hutt & Sarah Llewellyn.
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'So, if some changes are needed, I could try suicidal airs and depressive tendancies,
leaving up to you the illusion to reassure me
that your eyes are my guides and your arms my shield,
Gracious, gracious like a dancer
I’ll tip toes on clichés
I’m striding along on prejudices, who knows,
Who knows ?... '
Tonal Ensemble:
Claire-Rose Barbier - Voice
Sarah Llewellyn - Piano
Karen Hutt- Drums and Percussion
Francesca Simmons - Violin
Louise Marsland - Baritone Saxophone
Recorded and engineered by David Tinson, assisted by Joe Smith
This album celebrates the 10th anniversary of Tonal. ‘10’ is an eclectic collection of original music and songs, some old, some new. It features singer/ songwriter Claire-Rose Barbier and an ensemble of musicians from the UK and France. This project, in particular, has been a labour of love and friendship. It has been a joy to make and is the product of many years of collaboration. I would like to thank all of you who have inspired and shared this journey with me.
I’ve always wanted to work across the arts as a musician and composer. I set up Tonal as a small independent collaborative venture in 2004. Over the years, through the company, I’ve worked with writers, choreographers, producers and directors, creating new musical works for the screen, stage, circus ring and digital platforms.
from Claire...
These songs have traveled, walked different paths, dwelled in me for years. It takes a long journey for the voice to appear and sing.
Words carry moods, fights, lights, frustrations, bliss... A humble task for the song-writer to share the intimate calls to the open ears.
I was blessed, on the road, to cross Sarah and then Karen's way. I like to think that once the songs are written, they’re not yours anymore. Listening to them again after passing through their minds and skills, give them another life. They become the voice of all of us....
