Sometimes , I best remember a performance seen on video or TV screen due to a mere gesture, sound, outfit, opening trick, that is -made to help emphasizing the special essence of that performance.
Charles Aznavour's performance of his famous song "Hier Encore", will always be remembered by me for the singer's...moans; yes, moans.
Aznavour was accompanied by two young, beautiful female singers. Whenever it was the turn of each one of them to sing, he raised his eyes up to the young girl, and...moaned. The moans were to express suffering and pain at his lost youth (the subject of his song).
The above are only two examples; there are some more in the mentioned category.
There are shows we see that will always stand out as unforgettable for us. Those are the best, Duta!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right Martha about that.
DeleteThese two are epic in their own right. Yes, what an intro in Cher's performace with the guitar and the dancer! And of course, someone knows how to set the standard with Hier Onchore! Such fabulous songs! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful when the director/performers capture the essence of the work in simple (and telling) ways.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. Even more so, when the capture ways are simple and catchy.
DeleteI enjoyed both of these performances by everyone involved. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you did , Marie.'Hier Encore' song is a classic. for both its music and lyrics.
DeleteThanks for sharing the videos. I've always liked Aznavour. Yes, there are remarkable performances that stay in our memories. I'll have to think about which ones most stick with me.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Jeanie. Aznavour and Cher are great singers. Yet, for a performance to stick with you, it has to have some special elements that catch the eye in seconds.
DeleteSometimes, we are impressed by the most unexpected things. I was impressed by Aznavour's 'moaning'. In the second video, I was impressed by the male dancer's act, at the opening of a show overcrowded with dancers of both genders.
ReplyDeleteI had seen Cher's video before but I hadn't seen the other one so thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth videos are not of too good quality, but that's what we get on Youtube.
DeleteInteresting! You are so right, things like that make a performance memorable.
ReplyDeleteThings that seem to be either trivial, or only the 'seasoning' of the show, might indeed make the show memorable. That's interesting.
DeleteI would gladly watch an entire show of that male dancer, he is brilliant. Powerful understated dancing.
ReplyDeleteThese are exactly my thoughts too. He's an australian dancer and performing worldwide.
DeleteI also consider him brilliant.
What a lovely post! I know his name.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn. Posts about music and singers are usually like that.
DeleteIt sounds like humming to me. Even though his mouth is open. ; )
ReplyDeleteI love flamenco! Having lived less than 100 km from the border, we used to go to Spain often.
Cher is one of my favourite performers.
Aznavour was a great singer as well. La Bohème... I still listen to it.
You may be right about humming. I'm not a native of English , so not very good at nuances. I think, however , moaning is more suitable here, as the singer wishes to convey his pain and regrets for his vanished youth.
DeleteYour English is excellent, Duta. : )
DeleteThanks. You've made my day dear Catarina.
DeleteThere are really artists who stand out because of their style and talent. Cher is such an icon.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, there are. Aznavour and Cher are definitely icons.
DeleteHaven't seen either of these videos until now - what a good voice Charles has, and Cher's male dancer and the guitarist, just magic Duta...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour word 'magic', Margaret, is the right word regarding voices, sounds, and dance moves in both videos.
DeleteThank you! The human voice is such a beautiful instrument. I wish I could sing better. 🎶
ReplyDeleteTrue, Arieth. The human voice is a great asset. When I was young I could sing beautifully, but age and the viccisitudes of life have changed that.
DeleteWow, both videos were amazing. Aznavours voice is perfection, even for his age. I'd never heard of him before. Cher...what can I say, I have always loved her and her voice, so distinctive, so pure. But that male dancer almost steals the show...almost. Thank you for sharing these, just amazing!
ReplyDeleteAlicia dear, don't tell anyone you've
Deletenever heard of Aznavour:) He's french of azerbidjan descent, famous as a singer, composer, lyricist.
The male dancer is mind blowing, in my opinion.
Well in my defense I grew up listening to Mexican music and I've never been much of a music lover. But I do love Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli and now Aznavour, thanks to you!
DeleteMexican music is delightful!
DeletePlacido Domingo and Andrea Bocelli are great opera music performers! Thanks for mentioning them.
Good videos, I enjoyed them. A good singing voice is always nice to hear and listen too. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad , Bill, you've enjoyed the two videos. Yes, they are good videos due to their outstanding performers.
DeleteThose two girls singing with him are his daughter and grand daughter right ?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so, Haddock. Perhaps it's some sort of publicity. I couldn't find on Youtube the video which doesn't mention daughter and granddaughter. It has disappeared.
DeleteOh my gosh. I would have loved to have seen the Cher performance.
ReplyDeleteShe's great, isn't she? She's got everything,: voice, presence, charisma.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the moans, and why it as done. I remember watching Sonny & Cher on tv along time ago. Janice
ReplyDeleteSonny and Cher were a famous singing duet in the 60-s and seventies (until 1975 when the two separated). She was a good singer then, and good afterwards.
DeleteOf course I know Aznavour he performed very often in Brussels, I heard his songs on the radio but he was not very interesting to me I preferred more Elton John, Freddy Mercury etc style. Cher I only know because she has so many beauty surgeries that she almost looks as she looked in the beginning of her career !
ReplyDeleteI respect each one's preferrences, and of course, yours too, Gattina. Elton John, Freddy Mercury - mentioned in your comment, are quite famous names in musical performance.
DeleteHad to laugh about a moaning Charles haha Oh he can do that I love his songs and the beautiful French language
ReplyDeleteI am too among the lovers of Aznavour and the french language. The singer and the language 'go together', it would seem.
DeleteI"m glad Jan you've enjoyed the two videos, featuring great songs and great performers.
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