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The ball of midnight, a meeting between the spirits of two comrades-in-arms...
It is a tribute to the courage and the bravery of this young lady who was so quiet in her campaign, with its sheeps, but she was convinced that she had a mission to be carried out.
This shepherdess in armor marked the history of our country. She was only 19 years old when she was condemned to death, on a stake...
A little bit long but I did not manage to reduce my text of a single word !
Translation next to the French lyrics.
Lyrics:
je viens te chercher dans les entrailles de ce château
I come to look for you in the intestines of this castle
j'ai tant espéré nos retrouvailles, je t'aime trop
I so much hoped for our reunion, I love you too much
jadis, ton coeur contre mon coeur
formerly, your heart against my heart
aujourd'hui, ton âme près de mon âme, pour l'éternité
today, your soul near my soul, for all eternity
regarde, ils vont à tes funérailles, tes compagnons
look, they go to your burial, your companions
en portant ton armure et ta côte de maille en procession
carrying your armor and your coast of stitch in procession
ils chantent le refrain de nos batailles
they sing the tune of our battles,
cette chanson qu'on reprenait en choeur quand on faisait ripaille, en garnison
this song which we sang in choir when we made feast, in garrison
je me souviens lorsque ton corps contre le mien tournait si fort
I remember when your body against mine turned so hardly
et l'on dansait jusqu'à l'aurore, allez viens, un deux trois, un deux trois
and we danced until the dawn, go come, one two three, one two three
la hache du bourreau, ma joue sur le billot, et ma tête a valsé
the axe of the executioner, my cheek on the block, and my head waltzed
car j'avais supprimé tous ceux qui t'avaient jugée coupable,
because I had eliminated all those who had considered you guilty,
ils t'ont brûlée vive sur le bûcher, nous irons tous les deux
they burned you lively on the stake, we shall go both
hanter leurs maisons de misérables
to haunt their houses of miserable
drôle d'invitation de ces voix qui s'élèvent, il te faut sauver la nation
curious invitation of these voices which rise, it is necessary to you to save the nation
adieu les moutons, tu as brandi le glaive dans ton habit de garçon
goodbye sheeps, you brandished the two-edged sword in your boy's dress
belle reconversion, t'as bouté l'ennemi en dehors du pays
nice reconversion, you hunted the enemy outside the country
mais la conspiration t'as jetée en prison
but the plot threw you in prison
le roi a retrouvé couronne et lauriers, mais il t'a oubliée
the king found his crown and his laurels, but he forgot you
il t'a abandonnée, un jour, il sera jugé coupable
he abandoned you, one day he will be considered guilty
tu voudrais bien danser encore, main dans la main, mais voilà l'aurore
you would like to dance indeed still, hand in hand, but here is the dawn
nous danserons demain sur le lit de satin du roi, pendant qu'il dort
we shall dance on the satin bed of the king tomorrow, while he sleeps,
nous danserons si bien qu'il fuira au dehors de son château fort
we shall dance so much that he will run away outside from his castle...
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Beautiful &mdash 04/12/08 - 08:24:24 AM
I have to d-load it and listen many more times on it.
Take care
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
shame &mdash 04/12/08 - 02:15:08 PM
on me !
I'm late. I discover just today that Skean and Kenta are the same !
In my next life, I shall work better on the school to learn correctly the foreign languages, it will be easier to follow the activity on the planet, and on MJ.
Thank you very much Kenta for your support
Regards
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 04/12/08 - 08:27:37 AM
Marc, your story songs make me cry- so much poetic imagery, set to the perfect music that holds it. Your voice captures the spirit of these two martyrs so that I feel their strength and their love. Most excellent all around! [ Reply to This ]
Don't cry ! &mdash 04/12/08 - 02:22:02 PM
Thank you very much for this nice comment Roxanne.
You are always here and I'm glad to have your support.
The next time, I shall try to make you smile, I promise.
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 04/12/08 - 08:28:10 AM
I can tell you took time with this, very nice I agree w/ Kenta it will take many more listens to fully grasp [ Reply to This ]
time &mdash 04/12/08 - 02:29:12 PM
Far too much time, I prefer not to admit how much !
Thank you for this comment Tom, thank you to take the time to listen.
Cheers
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Le Bal &mdash 04/12/08 - 08:46:26 AM
wow blakey, this is incredible. I was going to ask if you could post the lyrics in English but then realized you have with every other line (brilliant!) This is an amazing work - congratulations on bringing it forth! [ Reply to This ]
French lyrics &mdash 04/12/08 - 02:35:28 PM
Thank you Karen, you who makes some so beautiful music.
I've made the translation with the help of Internet and some distant souvenir of my studies, I hope it's correct...
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 04/12/08 - 10:40:03 AM
in every respect. The vocals, instruments the recording, lyrics and bells... who could forget the bells? LOL (I think we're psychic). (Thanks for the 'fave' on my song too) I really enjoyed this and I was listening to your voice and trying to keep up with the French pronunciation as well as read the English, but I'll have to do it again to keep up, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
The Bell &mdash 04/12/08 - 03:00:47 PM
Good exercice. It is a pleasant way to learn a foreign language by listening to some music !
Thank you to be there Maurice. And once again, I have to say that your "Lost love's lament" is a very nice piece.
Marc [ Reply to This ]
the Maid of Orleans? &mdash 04/12/08 - 12:00:08 PM
This must be the story of Joan of Arc... I have been to the church/museum that is put up in her honor in Rouen some years ago. It is an amazing, breath taking story...
Your music is so classic and you have made a suited mood for the story. Brilliant lyrics, and I see how you couldn't reduce it by a word:)
This made me do some research on the web to freshen up a bit on the things I remembered about her.
She is indeed a saint.
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Jeanne &mdash 04/12/08 - 03:10:06 PM
Thank you for this comment Thor. Yes it's indeed Jeanne d'Arc...
I lived some years near Rouen and I know well this place which you quote. On the web, I discovered recently many details about its life, about its war and I am openly impressed.
Thanks again
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Mon Ami! &mdash 04/12/08 - 12:32:13 PM
Marc, you have outdone yourself. This is a magnificent paean to a great heart. It literally made me weep!
Beautifully played and sung. A story that must be told again and again, lest we forget the things that really matter.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
merci ami &mdash 04/12/08 - 03:57:59 PM
These kind words, your post about my tune on the forum and ESPECIALLY your come back here... Thank you for all Michael !
Amicale pensée de France...
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Beau &mdash 04/12/08 - 12:41:23 PM
You dont post songs often Marc, but when you do, its always worth the wiat. This is truely haunting - the bells and delicate keyboards create a fantastic atmosphere, and your vocal on this is great - husky, deep, emotional. I love how the mood changes throughout the track, becoming truely uplifting as the drums kick in.
Always a treat to have a new track from you my friend - you've spoiled us with this.
steve [ Reply to This ]
I loved this &mdash 04/12/08 - 12:55:45 PM
beautifully done and amazing words.
Instrumentation is excellent and your voice is sounding particularly good.
Formidable!
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Dick &mdash 04/14/08 - 12:25:19 PM
Thank you very much for this lovely comment. Very much appreciated that you took the time to listen.
Cheers
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Steve &mdash 04/14/08 - 12:22:00 PM
it's always a pleasure to read your comment...
This message well pleases me, believe me greatly appreciated.
I'm glad you like it,
Thanks
Marc [ Reply to This ]
I would be speechless except, I just gotta say something &mdash 04/12/08 - 01:11:38 PM
Absolument, assommant et, sur tous les comptes ! Quelle oeuvre d'art tonnante!
Combien de temps il a pris pour composer ceci?
Combien de temps a-t-il pris pour l'excuter?
De faon saisissante, beau
Merci, de partager ceci avec nous! Dion
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Wow... &mdash 04/14/08 - 12:50:45 PM
What a surprise Macca, with this nice French comment ! Congratulations...
I do not dare to say to you how many time to compose this. A lot of time... and to execute, even more time. There are so possibilities that I ignore on GB, then I tinker. Many forums and information to learn, but not in my language.
Thanks again for your support
Marc [ Reply to This ]
The work of a troubador &mdash 04/12/08 - 01:18:13 PM
with great skill in conveying the subtlety and depth of emotion of his stories. Well written, sensitively performed. A treat for us!
Felicitations! - et merci beaucoup.
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Troubador &mdash 04/14/08 - 12:53:17 PM
Thank you to take the time to listen Doug, glad you like it.
Regards
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 04/12/08 - 01:42:47 PM
French &mdash 04/14/08 - 01:46:16 PM
Thank you dear "DJ French Toast", all which has a report with French is good ! [ Reply to This ]
Very spiritual. &mdash 04/12/08 - 02:05:35 PM
Mesmorising lyrics beautiful music everything fits perfect. Wonderful production. I too will have to d Load and listen to this more. Love your voice. Very emotional. Thank you for sharing this wonderful song-
story.
Peace Dee [ Reply to This ]
Spiritual &mdash 04/14/08 - 01:48:53 PM
Thank you Dee for this kind comment, glad you like it...
Cheers
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful production &mdash 04/12/08 - 03:18:23 PM
and great vocals. This is on a whole different level - excellent story telling and patience - patience. Wonderful. [ Reply to This ]
Patience &mdash 04/14/08 - 01:51:47 PM
Le bal de Minuit &mdash 04/12/08 - 03:48:06 PM
what a repectful work ...I loved the lyircs ..
the insteruments you used so much appeal to the
age of the story and the era ..but then its all
so modern and imagenary ..welldone my friend one
of your best !!! thnx for sharin !! [ Reply to This ]
Always &mdash 04/14/08 - 01:54:45 PM
Present...
Glad you like it, thank you Feter for these great words.
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Speechless .. almost ..:o) &mdash 04/12/08 - 04:44:17 PM
.. really alot of work gone into this and it paid off. This is excellent Marc. Jeanne of Arc as a waltzing ghost until dawn .. really works for me! Hauntingly timeless.
Deep bows. [ Reply to This ]
Speechless &mdash 04/14/08 - 02:12:34 PM
You're too kind Alan, but it's a pleasure to read this comment.
Yes, Jeanne of Arc in a waltz, I hope sincerely that its spirit does not turn around too much after what I made...
Thanks Alan
Marc [ Reply to This ]
THis is absolutely &mdash 04/12/08 - 06:05:28 PM
hauntingly beautiful. I love the way it takes its time to build. Glorious production with superb music, lyrics and vocals. Immediate download.
Cheers
Len
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Len &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:14:21 PM
wow Marc!! &mdash 04/12/08 - 08:08:59 PM
this is very epic! what a very big sound and production in the mix is great. I totally love this it takes me away into a different world.
Also, you always write a great story in the lyrics. It is an event when you do post a song. [ Reply to This ]
Epic &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:11:38 PM
You too Vic, you're too kind. Thanks for these great words, your suport is so much appreciated.
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Your music... &mdash 04/13/08 - 12:05:59 AM
always touches my heart. This has an intimate poetry and passion that in some ways remind me of Elton's "Candles in the Wind" yet it's very different and uniquely yours. Beautiful Marc.
Charlie [ Reply to This ]
Charlie &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:28:02 PM
your comment touches me deeply, thank you very much for these kind words.
Cheers
Marc [ Reply to This ]
A piece &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:04:08 AM
Thanks &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:41:29 PM
Encore bravo &mdash 04/13/08 - 12:52:09 PM
Encore bravo... ! Tu as eu raison de ne pas attendre plus longtemps !!!
Gros bisous [ Reply to This ]
Clementine &mdash 04/17/08 - 03:56:56 PM
merci, ce commentaire est le bienvenu, mais tout de meme je suis encore bien loin d'arriver a la cheville de cette chere Aimee Mann !
Bisous a tous les trois [ Reply to This ]
Touching &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:14:59 PM
tribute to Jeanne d'Arc...
Nice to hear a new song from you Marc.
Great instrumentation and production. Your voice sounds deep and emotional, your lyrics are excellent.
I love it.
Rosita
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Tribute &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:08:32 PM
Thanks for passing by and kind comments "la Parisienne" !
Amicalement
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful post Marc! &mdash 04/13/08 - 11:35:28 PM
I love the way this eases into it's structure over the first verse or so - you can hear the legend taking shape through your excellent construction.
Really like what you've done here!
btw .. After visiting Rouen and Domremy, we felt quite a connection with Jeanne d'Arc, and I wrote this song: http://www.macjams.com/song/15372 .
Merci,
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Merci Neil ! &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:13:16 PM
I'm very glad you like it. Thank you for your support and these kind words, now I have to listen your song about Jeanne d'Arc...
Amicalement
Marc [ Reply to This ]
...10z &mdash 04/14/08 - 06:06:46 AM
This touched a deep chord in me, heard it many times now and its just as beautiful every time. . heard it first time last nite, it put a tear in my eye its SO GREAT, can't find the right word wow...such a treat to hear lyrics in a language I don't understand!Awesome You have the lyrics here with translation : ) Very soothing, meditative
TENS across the board in my book -i dont vote ThankYou courtsey to You
( : FAVED & DL !!
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Meditative &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:19:13 PM
Thank you Helena... So much compliments !
Believe me, this is greatly appreciated.
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Hey Marc! &mdash 04/14/08 - 10:36:50 AM
Love and courage.
What a tragic story.
Very well presented! The evolutions were so subtle in this tune, they surprised me, in a very good way.
Well done!
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Hello Doug ! &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:22:08 PM
Grand and eloquent &mdash 04/14/08 - 04:20:12 PM
Cinema quality... and I mean BIG cinema. This is huge in scope yet whisper-intimate. Most excellent sir! You have paid homage to a holy martyr...a young woman who led men to battle for a holy cause. Such is the power of the spirit indwelling and impelling.
Who wrote the words? [ Reply to This ]
thus it is written &mdash 04/14/08 - 04:36:44 PM
Oh me of little faith -- of course you wrote the lyrics. I am deeply impressed. [ Reply to This ]
of course &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:26:10 PM
I wrote the lyrics, music, and believe me during a lot of nights !
And now I'm tired... But I'm so glad to read your comment Richard. Thanks
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Great stuff &mdash 04/14/08 - 05:13:40 PM
Appreciate your craftsmanship. Hard work. Well-done. And thanks for fav-ing my sound.
Merci beau coup,
Bonjour
LL [ Reply to This ]
Bonjour David &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:04:04 PM
Goodbye King &mdash 04/15/08 - 12:00:29 AM
Very good instrumentation, and I especially liked the line: "the axe of the executioner, my cheek on the block, and my head waltzed"
Very moving.
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Executioner &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:00:43 PM
They were a little barbarians in this time !
Thank you to listen and to give me your comment, glad you like it...
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Overwhelming... &mdash 04/15/08 - 01:53:42 AM
I am absolutely amazed at the scope of this project, which in my mind (and obviously in the minds of others here) is a complete success on many levels. This is a magnificent work in every way. The instrumentation is very effective and well thought out. Your vocal track is perfect for telling the story, and what a story you've told!
To repeat myself - I am amazed. Congratulations on this spectacular piece of music. [ Reply to This ]
the story &mdash 04/17/08 - 03:15:41 PM
I am very touched by your kind comment. Coming from a musician of big talent, I assure you that it is largely appreciated.
One thousand times thank you
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Deliciously dark ballad and story &mdash 04/15/08 - 11:34:46 AM
I really love what you have done here. What an inspiring story, with beautiful backing music to carry it on. And you have a wonderful voice, and sang this with the perfect style of emotion, sort of a longing and anger dulled by resignation. And then to translate it to English for a wider audience, that was even more work, and I appreciate that very much. It helped me understand and follow the story.
I think your orchestration is perfect and the music is great. I have one minor suggestion, if it is OK. When the music first starts, there are some low synthesizers playing long chords. The sound is very rich and warm, which is good... but they also sound a little too loud, especially in the lower midrange area (maybe around 200 Hz) and perhaps you want to use the equalizer to lower that frequency on that track a little. It makes them sound too "boomy", I think. After about a minute, the volume goes down, and it is not so noticeable... it is only a problem near the beginning. I hope this is helpful.
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Take care
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Kenta
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