Paris-based artist Madeleen unveils a lushly introspective captivation on new single “L’oiseau,” a piano-driven success that takes inspiration from her father’s battle with Lewy body dementia. Thematically, Madeleen transforms the memory of those who are lost or struggling into a bird — free, watchful, and ever-present. The song reflects on shared moments, like seaside vacations and his gift for guitar, blending loss with enduring love.
An ethereal vocal presence flows with dreamy enthrallment amidst twinkling piano pulses, complemented by a shimmering textural backing. A prancing, colorful momentum arrives just before the one-minute turn, while solemn guitar tones incorporate seamlessly by mid-point. Concluding the track, bird-chirping invites the feelings of a bright summer day on the beach, with waves moving inward on the sand — invoking seaside vacations shared with her father, and the transformation of one’s soul into a free-flying spirit, like a bird flying overhead. An emotional, dreamy success, Madeleen’s “L’oiseau” delights in its melding of melodic piano work and expressive vocal layers.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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