Wonderful Show
by Kat-Chat on 4/12/23National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - OttawaThe show, the location of it was perfect! The light show was really nice! My husband and I really enjoy it.
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Knight Concert Hall-Adrienne Arsht PAC
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Francis Cabrel In Concert
Since his breakthrough in the 1970s, Francis Cabrel has been one of France's most treasured singer-songwriters. Beginning with such hits as "Petite Marie" and "Je l'aime a mourir" and continuing through the songs on multi-platinum recent albums like ‘In extremis' (2015), Cabrel has married his abilities as a lyricist of great richness and sensitivity with an equally distinctive musical sensibility that merges the influences of American folk, country, and blues with France's chanson traditions. Cabrel's songs occupy a special place in the hearts of listeners all over the world, leading to career sales of over 25 million records.
Born in Agen and raised in Astaffort in the southwest of France, Cabrel spent his early years immersed in the music of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. By 1974, the shy young man had shifted from playing local dances with folk-rock bands to braving stages as an acoustic solo artist. A tribute to the woman who would become his wife, "Petite Marie" became his first hit after he entered it in a competition for Sud Radio in 1974. Wider success in France arrived for the southern-accented singer in 1979 with the release of his second album ‘Les Chemins de traverse' and his single "Je l'aime a mourir," an achingly romantic ballad that went on to sell two million copies and would later be covered by such artists as Roch Voisine and Shakira.
Over a four-decade span that includes 13 studio albums, six live records, and a multiplatinum compilation, Cabrel has been one of France's best-loved musical artists. In songs such as ‘L'Encre de tes yeux' and ‘Je t'aimais, je t'aime et je t'aimerai,' he combines touching lyrical insights about love and life with gentle-minded musical stylings, all with the same undercurrents of wit and hard-won wisdom that could be found in the music of his hero Bob Dylan. Indeed, Cabrel has arguably been the foremost purveyor of Dylan's songs in French, adapting 11 of his classics on his 2012 album ‘Vise le ciel ou Bob Dylan Revisité.'
In 2016, Cabrel released ‘L'In extremis tour,' a live album from the tour in support of his previous studio album ‘In extremis.' The recording is a testament to Cabrel's enduring mastery as a songwriter and performer as well as the warmth he always exudes when he takes the stage.
The show, the location of it was perfect! The light show was really nice! My husband and I really enjoy it.
Just saw him in Ottawa this month He sounds just like he did 40 years ago So glad I went I drove all the way from Michigan Beautiful concert Just wish the crowd was as excited as I was there were some quiet folks in the crowd lol Truly enjoyed him
Loved all aspects of the concert. This concert was on my bucket list for many years! Two years later than expected. Well worth the wait.
Cabrel was at the top of his form! Great songs, great voice, great sound! When it was over however, frustrating experience to get out if the parking! No one to guide! Cars not moving! Long line up to pay even tho the price was the same for everyone- so stupid! Only one machine available! It felt like nobody cared at the CNA and nobody bothered to think of a better way to get people out fast… very incompetent; is it the first time you had cars in the garage? Can’t you think of a better system? Is there a lead in the place??
It's been about 25 years since I've listened to Francis Cabrel on CDs and he still sounds exactly the same! His voice sounds great, he's engaging and funny, he tries to dance. He's just overall charming and very generous with his time. A great concert!!!
I bought these tickets a year in advance since his previous show earlier in the year was sold out. My wife is originally from France so I was introduced to him by her - more of his later stuff which I enjoyed and was more familiar with. If I can be honest because I am not fluent in French did not know much about what he was singing about but regardless I enjoyed his show. He had a solid band and back up singers. In particular his guitarist/ violinist and slide guitarist Freddy Koella was impressive. Would happily see him again.
Francis is always at his best. When playing with his band it is such a treat to see and hear. His girls sing back up is up there with the best.