Post by davidhr on Oct 28, 2007 12:38:47 GMT -5
Understandably, awaiting the arrival of the baby is the principal order of the day.
The magazine "Voici" published the list of baby gifts that Lara had entered at "Le Monde de bebe" in Paris. It includes a Peg-Perego high chair (175 euros), a dresser which is "a superb piece of furniture" from Sauthon, full of "super convenient" drawers (598 euros); a baby rug with a picture of a beach and palm trees (99 euros); a fully-equipped Peg-Perego baby carriage (759 euros); a Babysun baby bouncer (89 euros); a Sauthon bed with bars (478 euros); and a Bloom leather bouncing chair (179 euros). "Voici" itself has given her a magnificent (their word) musical mobile "so that Lara's little girl can go to sleep to the sound of sweet music" - it plays two minutes of "Je t'aime" in a continuous loop! The scan from the magazine is available at:
img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oc25001ds3nq1.jpg
In other news, Lara did not win the Felix award from ADISQ for best DVD. The winner was Robert Charlebois, for "La Tribu". Without commenting on the quality of his DVD, it should be noted that he is from Montreal and is a 'full-time' Quebec artist. It is hard for Lara to win awards in any country when she is not a full-time resident of any country - remember, she hasn't won as best artist in Belgium, either. Just the fact that she was nominated was an indication of the very high quality of "Un Regard Neuf".
The three disc set of "Autour de la Guitare" was released this week on FNAC, covering the years 2003, 2006 and 2007. Lara appears in the 2003 version with "Tu es mon autre" and "Bambina", videos that were already available on ETI and on the web. She was not in the 2007 show. But there were high expectations for 2006, where she sang "Angel", "Ne retiens pas tes larmes" , and "L'envie d'aimer". However, none of these are on the DVD, and Lara is not shown for that year. So if the only reason for buying this was to see Lara, and one doesn't already have those two clips, the 2003 show is available separately. Speculation as to why she isn't there centers mainly on the possible difficulty in getting the rights for the songs, though her refusal to allow herself to be shown for some reason is not out of the question. The official site has completely ignored this release.
The latest issue of Farfallina (No. 7) has now been widely distributed. In it, Lara answers questions from fans. Here is the translation:
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WOULD YOU GO BEHIND THE CAMERA TO PRODUCE A FILM?
No
WHAT IS THE ARTIST OR CD THAT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF YOUR MUSICAL STYLE WHICH YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Mika
TELL US HOW YOU WRITE/COMPOSE
It is a very uncertain procedure which can occur in some varied and multiple circumstances.
For me the best circumstances seem to be in an environment surrounded by water…A privileged moment uniquely dedicated to writing and composition.
WHAT IS THE BEST PROOF OF LOVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED?
A child.
DO YOU THINK ONE DAY TO BE ABLE TO STOP DOUBTING?
No…
WHICH ARE THE 3 CDS THAT YOU WOULD TAKE WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND?
Prince of Tides, a best of Abba and the nocturnes of Chopin, and I would add a fourth to it: a best of Queen.
WHICH IS THE PROFESSIONAL MEETING WHICH HAS BEEN MOST MARKED FOR YOU?
John Williams. The circumstances of our meeting were a true gift. I participated on the soundtrack of the film "AI" and besides being directed and accompanied by John, I did a duo with Josh Groban.
WHICH IS THE PERSONAL MEETING WHICH HAS BEEN MOST MARKED FOR YOU?
A therapeutic woman in total biology whose name I keep quiet.
DO YOU ENVISION ONE DAY RELEASING AN ALBUM A LITTLE COUNTRY? OR A JAZZ ALBUM?
Not truly country…
But jazz if the context is original, why not.
SOMETIME WOULD YOU WISH TO BE EXILED ON A DESERT ISLAND?
No…I love too much the people whom I love…for to be far from them… although, if they would accompany me there, perhaps!
HAVE YOU FOUND THAT WHICH YOU'VE WAITED FOR FROM LIFE?
I haven't waited for anything in particular from life…I construct it, seed it, and this grows, all the way until…it is rather well…
HOW CAN YOU REMAIN YOURSELF IN THIS ARTISTIC MILIEU?
I don't frequent it outside of that which is necessary…
Those who surround me are far from it and keep me healthy and happy…
IF YOU COULD MAKE THREE WISHES, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
To always have a 'health of iron', so as "to do".
To be surrounded always by people whom I love and who truly love me.
To last by renewing myself as much as possible within this artistic world
WHICH ARE THE THOUGHTS OR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED YOU TO PICK YOURSELF UP IN YOUR MOMENTS OF DOUBT?
They are the women 'sages' and profoundly human…
WHEN A MUSICAL COMEDY?
I would not know how to say…
MY DREAM WOULD BE TO ONE DAY GO TO SEE YOU SING IN NEW YORK, DO YOU BELIEVE THAT MY DREAM WILL BE REALIZED?
Yes … I believe it…
Thanks for dreaming with me, together we are most strong…
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This week brings the date that Lara indicated the baby should be born. If it happens, here's wishing that all goes well for mother and child.
David
The magazine "Voici" published the list of baby gifts that Lara had entered at "Le Monde de bebe" in Paris. It includes a Peg-Perego high chair (175 euros), a dresser which is "a superb piece of furniture" from Sauthon, full of "super convenient" drawers (598 euros); a baby rug with a picture of a beach and palm trees (99 euros); a fully-equipped Peg-Perego baby carriage (759 euros); a Babysun baby bouncer (89 euros); a Sauthon bed with bars (478 euros); and a Bloom leather bouncing chair (179 euros). "Voici" itself has given her a magnificent (their word) musical mobile "so that Lara's little girl can go to sleep to the sound of sweet music" - it plays two minutes of "Je t'aime" in a continuous loop! The scan from the magazine is available at:
img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oc25001ds3nq1.jpg
In other news, Lara did not win the Felix award from ADISQ for best DVD. The winner was Robert Charlebois, for "La Tribu". Without commenting on the quality of his DVD, it should be noted that he is from Montreal and is a 'full-time' Quebec artist. It is hard for Lara to win awards in any country when she is not a full-time resident of any country - remember, she hasn't won as best artist in Belgium, either. Just the fact that she was nominated was an indication of the very high quality of "Un Regard Neuf".
The three disc set of "Autour de la Guitare" was released this week on FNAC, covering the years 2003, 2006 and 2007. Lara appears in the 2003 version with "Tu es mon autre" and "Bambina", videos that were already available on ETI and on the web. She was not in the 2007 show. But there were high expectations for 2006, where she sang "Angel", "Ne retiens pas tes larmes" , and "L'envie d'aimer". However, none of these are on the DVD, and Lara is not shown for that year. So if the only reason for buying this was to see Lara, and one doesn't already have those two clips, the 2003 show is available separately. Speculation as to why she isn't there centers mainly on the possible difficulty in getting the rights for the songs, though her refusal to allow herself to be shown for some reason is not out of the question. The official site has completely ignored this release.
The latest issue of Farfallina (No. 7) has now been widely distributed. In it, Lara answers questions from fans. Here is the translation:
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WOULD YOU GO BEHIND THE CAMERA TO PRODUCE A FILM?
No
WHAT IS THE ARTIST OR CD THAT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF YOUR MUSICAL STYLE WHICH YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Mika
TELL US HOW YOU WRITE/COMPOSE
It is a very uncertain procedure which can occur in some varied and multiple circumstances.
For me the best circumstances seem to be in an environment surrounded by water…A privileged moment uniquely dedicated to writing and composition.
WHAT IS THE BEST PROOF OF LOVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED?
A child.
DO YOU THINK ONE DAY TO BE ABLE TO STOP DOUBTING?
No…
WHICH ARE THE 3 CDS THAT YOU WOULD TAKE WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND?
Prince of Tides, a best of Abba and the nocturnes of Chopin, and I would add a fourth to it: a best of Queen.
WHICH IS THE PROFESSIONAL MEETING WHICH HAS BEEN MOST MARKED FOR YOU?
John Williams. The circumstances of our meeting were a true gift. I participated on the soundtrack of the film "AI" and besides being directed and accompanied by John, I did a duo with Josh Groban.
WHICH IS THE PERSONAL MEETING WHICH HAS BEEN MOST MARKED FOR YOU?
A therapeutic woman in total biology whose name I keep quiet.
DO YOU ENVISION ONE DAY RELEASING AN ALBUM A LITTLE COUNTRY? OR A JAZZ ALBUM?
Not truly country…
But jazz if the context is original, why not.
SOMETIME WOULD YOU WISH TO BE EXILED ON A DESERT ISLAND?
No…I love too much the people whom I love…for to be far from them… although, if they would accompany me there, perhaps!
HAVE YOU FOUND THAT WHICH YOU'VE WAITED FOR FROM LIFE?
I haven't waited for anything in particular from life…I construct it, seed it, and this grows, all the way until…it is rather well…
HOW CAN YOU REMAIN YOURSELF IN THIS ARTISTIC MILIEU?
I don't frequent it outside of that which is necessary…
Those who surround me are far from it and keep me healthy and happy…
IF YOU COULD MAKE THREE WISHES, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
To always have a 'health of iron', so as "to do".
To be surrounded always by people whom I love and who truly love me.
To last by renewing myself as much as possible within this artistic world
WHICH ARE THE THOUGHTS OR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED YOU TO PICK YOURSELF UP IN YOUR MOMENTS OF DOUBT?
They are the women 'sages' and profoundly human…
WHEN A MUSICAL COMEDY?
I would not know how to say…
MY DREAM WOULD BE TO ONE DAY GO TO SEE YOU SING IN NEW YORK, DO YOU BELIEVE THAT MY DREAM WILL BE REALIZED?
Yes … I believe it…
Thanks for dreaming with me, together we are most strong…
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This week brings the date that Lara indicated the baby should be born. If it happens, here's wishing that all goes well for mother and child.
David