I finally understand the cuteness of singing in a language you don't know

[garçoncanadien]

haha there have been a zillion people who have said it is incredibly cute to listen to a beautiful woman sing in a language I can't understand, but I understand French so I didn't know where you were coming from but now I have been exploring greek music, so now I finally understand the cuteness of singing in a language you don't know wohooo there is definitely something supremely enchanting about that

i thought i would share my thoughts with you today

[cocoroa]

i don´t know if only the fact that it´s a language you don´t know makes the songs more cute

[Martin]

If you dont mind, what kind of greek music are you listening to? Being greek makes me quite curious

[garçoncanadien]

i currently am exploring Έλενα Παπαρίζου music

[HelixSix]

When the words are in a different language they really cease to be lyrics, and the artist's voice becomes purely another instrument...thats why alot of Alizee's fans don't know french. She has such an amazing voice and the tone of each lyric fits into almost every song perfectly.

In my opinion most artists ruin their songs with offbeat lyrics that don't really fit in, thats why I like electronic music because it usually doesn't have lyrics...but when Alizee sings it is just like adding another beautiful instrument, and each song is better because of her voice.

[fsquared]

Very true.

Anyone out there (beside WyomingGrizFan) familiar with Bulgarian pop-folk? There's a lot of fun stuff out there. Actually a lot of overlap with Greek and Turkish pop (e.g., borrowed melodies).

[ed2010]

Originally Posted by HelixSix

When the words are in a different language they really cease to be lyrics, and the artist's voice becomes purely another instrument...thats why alot of Alizee's fans don't know french. She has such an amazing voice and the tone of each lyric fits into almost every song perfectly.

In my opinion most artists ruin their songs with offbeat lyrics that don't really fit in, thats why I like electronic music because it usually doesn't have lyrics...but when Alizee sings it is just like adding another beautiful instrument, and each song is better because of her voice.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[chrelion]

Ahem. I've become a fan of Goin' Through ever since I heard Kalimera Ellada. I don't know how to type in Greek, so I'll spare you guys that.

[WyomingGrizFan]

Добрий день;

Thanks for the compliment, "fsquared." I also like Мика Ньютон, Ані Лорак and Руслана, although they are from a different country; further east if not mistaken. Granted, Bulgaria has many fine and talented female singers as well, to say the least.

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[Martin]

Originally Posted by garçoncanadien

i currently am exploring Έλενα Παπαρίζου music

Ahh..'Ελενα. Hot and a good singer too. Though I was never in to her music and greek pop in general. Well, with few exceptions, Alizee is the only pop I can stand listening nowadays.

Greek music scene in the past decades has produced some incredible gems with composers like Θεοδωρακης, Ξαρχακος, Χατζιδακης, Λοιζος.etc.
If you like rock I would recommend "Τρυπες" , probably the best greek band of the 90s. They are far from easy going pop/rock though and maybe not for all tastes.

Here is one of my favourite greek songs back from the 80s. (Alexiou/Loizos)