Broken cover versions exciting

Since Rickie Lee Jones, whose cover versions of familiar and unfamiliar songs always remain the benchmark for me because of the expressiveness, I have heard no singer who hermacht with so much creative will and so much charm about music sängerischem other. As Montcalm not only "Sweet Dreams" the Eurythmics, but also "Voodoo Child" by Hendrix or in the example at James Taylor terribly smooth and almost inconsequential sounding standard "How Sweet It Is" dismantled their homes, zerknurrt, whispers, whimpers and yet always delivers a convincing interpretation - that is truly unique. Holly Cole, another Francokanadierin in the same subject, has often and very skillfully tried to cover versions. And sounded, unfortunately sometimes (which is the risk associated with such well-known songs) somewhat arbitrary.

But here it always fits: A pleasantly varied accompaniment from jazz combo, much skilfully rehearsed guitar and some keyboards in the best sound quality meets quiet, enormously varied interpretations that gain much of a hearing, despite the low volume of the singer. Frankly, I also admire the unconventional and abgezockte vocal technique of Montcalm. Of course it has this smoky contralto timbre in which so many find "erotic". But it brings a stunning diaphragm support and many interesting little noise (why do not dare much more singers to pant, to kieksen and chuckling) up to the highest frets (yes, a great vocal range she has) over great music. This can be "erotic" can find, but also enjoy a KammerJazzPopGesangsChanson and rediscover familiar songs and music. A great talent, a great and interesting singer, who in this area a bit different from many other ventures.

The album is also well received and transparent. Producer Michel Cousson has a little too much for my taste mixed voice forward, but when the song you can hear that. And the variable and very stylish accompanying guitarist Louis Côté also sounds good. An album for fans of style border music, which the albums of Holly Cole, Madeleine Peyroux or Rebekka Bakken sometimes a bit too monotonous. And certainly for adults only.