Goldman's melancholic CD(review from a French girl)
04/27/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"En Passant is probably Goldman's most melancholic CD, the one made after his divorce. The melodies are beautiful, and the lyrics the saddest ones he's ever written. But no doubts it's Goldman. Every song means something and you really need to translate them, to understand them because it will open your mind to the world.To understand that "there's a question in 'I love you' that asks 'do YOU love me?'"('sache que je')"
Eclectic, seductive, poetic
zippylewis | Washington DC | 05/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If your French isn't perfect,order a little French dictionary too--since the lyrics in French are included but untranslated. Then, like me, you will have the pleasure of uncovering the poetry of these lyrics line by line, while this gentle voice seduces you. Love sogs, Russian melodies, musings in a sidewalk cafe... The web bio (I NEVER looked one of these up before) says Goldman was once imitative of Aretha Franklin and Eddie Cochrane. HUH? Maybe as a callow boy but not any more. There has been a major evolution here, this is a sweet weary grownup singing. Like Eric Clapton in "Unplugged", in French. Buy this."
Refreshing new music from the best of French music
hermia1596 | 08/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is definitely the album for the 90's! In it, we can clearly hear the maturity that JJG has acquired after all of his hits from the 80's. En Passant is a great, romantic, relaxing, and poetic CD that will please all listeners. I became one of his biggest fans after this CD and then was tempted to trace back his music and was not disappointed in the least bit. I love his music and hope to hear much more from him."
The master!
Patrick | Wisconsin, USA | 06/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This guy is great! He's my favorite song writer! I love the work he's done with Celine Dion! He's fantastic!"
Good work
Translator | Owasso, Oklahoma | 06/29/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Honestly, I am not JJG's biggest fan. I own two of his CD's and am familiar with a couple of other songs from other discs. I do like this album for what it is, and I would recommend it, especially to those studying French, to get a taste of French music.My favorite song on this CD is "Sache que je." It is one of those songs that could last 10-15 minutes, and I wouldn't get bored with it. For me, this is a great CD for background music. When it ends, I don't want to put on anything else because I end up in a very calm mood and don't want it disturbed.I give it 4 stars because I think this is very good. Yes, JJG is an incredibly accomplished singer/composer, but he is just not completely my style. If he were, I would probably add that extra star."