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1.
Je de Soleil 04:48
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an extract of translated lyrics: Walking in the wind and grasping the sun. Praising the day for allowing bliss. Now. Within this moment, Forgiving to stand new.
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La Grognasse 04:14
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extract of translated lyrics:'So, if some changes are needed, I could try suicidal airs and depressive tendancies, leaving up to you the illusion to reassure me that your eyes are my guides and your arms my shield, Gracious, gracious like a dancer I’ll tip toes on clichés I’m striding along on prejudices, who knows, Who knows ?..'
3.
Short Epic 07:00
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4.
Vagues 02:28
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5.
Harmonies 05:08
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Lingering, Lingering sunsets when skies are warm Hearts filled with love and affection Enriching, Enriching our lives with each coming dawn Bathed in your strength and protection. Firm hands that led young faltering steps Wise words that guided choices Kissing away of tears that were wept Harmonious blend of our voices. Chorus: Mama Loving you, loving you, Mama Your Loving me, loving me, Mama I was I was the arrow, you the bow. My destination, Imbuing, Imbuing my heart with all it need know Beautiful girl with her youth and her charms A daughter, a woman, a mother, Your faltering steps now safe in our arms As we embrace one another Chorus: (as last time) Mama Loving you, loving you, Mama Your Loving me, loving me, Mama Singing, laughing we love together We Cry when poor hearts are breaking Our bond will last forever Mortal but never forsaking. As days grow short, yet the sky’s still aglow When we fear we may lose our connection Your voice sings once more in a key that we know Our harmonies join in perfection. Chorus x2 Mama Loving you, loving you, Mama Your Loving me, loving me, Mama
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J'attends 02:46
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extract of translated lyrics: Lying to the pendulum. Shouting to the passing hours. Hypocrite. Apology. I won’t be waiting anymore.
7.
Forever Again 05:01
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8.
Pirogues 04:12
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Extract of translated lyrics: 'I'll travel to beat the norther drums, walk on the frozen rivers, run with the fire foxes, becoming the great stag....'
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La Haut 03:13
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extract of translated lyrics: 'How will it be if we were light as the air ? A violin and a flute are chating while we jump from one branch to another. A ballad through the tops….'
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10 01:42
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A French singer song-writer, an English composer, a 6 piece female strong ensemble bring an acoustic eclectic collection of original music and songs. Echoes of ‘chanson francaise’, playful film music, intimate ballads and a feminist manifesto!

This album celebrates 10 years of Tonal music company.
www.tonal.org.uk

The arrangements and original compositions on this album are realised with a dynamic ensemble of players from the UK and France. Combining and exploring the instrumental colours of violin, piano, marimba, percussion, euphonium, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, flute and melodica this album effortlessly plays with style, genre and mood.

In Sarah’s words… ‘10’ has been a labour of love and friendship. It has been a joy to make and is the product of many years of collaboration.

Claire-Rose Barbier is a French singer-song writer.
With ‘10’, Claire’s songs are questioned by meeting another voice. In an open dialogue she and sarah have collaborated over a dynamic 8 year journey and the result is ‘10’.

In Claire’s words... Words carry moods, fights, lights, frustrations, bliss... A humble task for the song-writer to share the intimate calls to the open ears. I was blessed, on the road, to cross Sarah and then Karen's way. I like to think that once the songs are written, they’re not yours anymore. Listening to them again after passing through their minds and skills, give them another life. They become the voice of all of us....

Karen Hutt is a co-founder of Tonal. She writes, arranges and performs. She plays percussion and timpani for many orchestras and ensembles in London and across the country including The BBC symphony orchestra, The Philharmonia, English National Opera, London Philharmonic and the CBSO.

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released November 3, 2016

Tonal Ensemble:
Sarah Llewellyn – Composer, Arranger and Piano, Guitar and Backing Vocals
Claire-Rose Barbier – Songwriter and Lead Vocals, Melodica and Piano on ‘Pirogues’
Karen Hutt – Composer, Arranger and Drums, Percussion and Backing Vocals
Francesca Simmons - Violin and Backing Vocals
Louise Marsland - Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute
Celine Biewesch – Euphonium, Percussion and Backing Vocals
Christine Bottine – Vocals on ‘La-Haut’.
Gaynor Winstanley – lyricist for ‘Harmonies’
Music recorded and engineered by David Tinson, assisted by Joe Smith

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Tonal/ Sarah Llewellyn London, UK

Sarah Llewellyn is a London based composer, sound designer and music director who writes for theatre, film and circus in the UK and abroad.
Sarah is the founder and director of Tonal music company.

www.tonal.org.uk

To mark 10 years of Tonal she ran a successful kick-starter campaign with French singer/songwriter Claire-Rose Barbier to record their album “10”.
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