Went with marius_cale to see Jane Birkin sing songs written for her by Serge Gainsbourg. She was accompanied by three algerian musicians andher divine voice soared and swept alongside the lilting rhythms of the drum and the heartbreaking duende of a violin weeping for lost love.
She was adorable too, telling lovely little stories in between songs. She talks about her love for Gainsbourg, about how she can’t help still saying his words, how it gives her a little more time with him. After the concert, Matt bought me the CD… he got his signed and I got my program signed.
What beautiful songs, gorgeously arranged. What a perfect night.