Alexis Ffrench - Bluebird

UK contemporary composer Alexis Ffrench has unveiled the stunning video for his brand new single ‘Bluebird’.
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Teaming up with his daughter Savannah, a 2nd prize International Dance World Cup winner, the visually striking video showcases her partaking in an impassioned dance performance in the gorgeous Blackheath Halls, London. The blissful sequence is intercut with a spotlight-soaked portrait of Alexis playing the piano - a visual that is a truly beautiful family affair.
Of the song, Ffrench says; “I wanted to write something with a certain immediacy that spoke to people and connected with them, as that’s always at the forefront of my mind. The training for a classical musician is steeped in words and academia, but my main aim is always to communicate with people. When I produced ‘Bluebird’, I had the pleasure of working with the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Republic, and legendary mix-engineer John Bailey (Coldplay, John Legend, Paloma Faith).
‘Bluebird’, for me, is filled with a variety of influences, from Debussy and Satie, and is an expression of love and hope. It is born out of improvisation. I wanted to write something that expressed a certain innocence and purity. There’s so much trauma around us right now and I wanted to share a moment of calm, beauty and consolation. There isn’t enough of that in the world.”
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[@pathofclouds85]

A little story from me for those who have time to read this long comment: This composition means a lot to me for so many reasons. I lost my husband in an accident 7 years ago. We were both young, only 31. We used to love camping and one of our favorite camping grounds was in Colorado. There I saw bluebirds for the first time in my life. They were so so blue and tiny and there were so many of them. I felt like a Disney princess because they were not scared and were flying all around me. My husband found this amusing and endearing and used to call me his baby bluebird. When he died, I got a tattoo of two bluebirds on my arm and his initials. One day this composition played randomly in my Alexa piano playlist. But I was always so captivated by the music that I forgot to ask the name of the song and the musician every single time! The song always made me feel like I was in the mountains again with my husband in that campsite, one of my favorite memories with him. Then one day, when it randomly played again, I made sure I asked the name. And it was called Bluebird

[@ailee6006]

That’s incredible thank you for sharing 💞💞

[@TheSexemama1]

Your story brought tears and meaning to a beautiful peace of music I listen to daily. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@NOELIO08]

Hello. Blessings for you from Mexico. I speak a little English. I read your story , it moved me to drop some tears. This musical piece takes me to beautiful images when I am sad. I can only live with my daughter of 14 just one day a week and I miss him the rest of the days. But -Blue Bird- helps me not to be so sad. Thank you for sharing you story. I m with my daughter in my profile photo when she was 4 or 5 years old.

[@pathofclouds85]

@@NOELIO08 I am sorry for your loss. I hope your daughter is flying like a bluebird somewhere in nature.

[@lolemma688]

So beautiful. Im crying.

[@toddasher5782]

How can a song make you hopeful and sad at the same time? Alexis Ffrench has created something very special. Thank you for it.

[@fredwhitfield6849]

haunting.

[@peacebaby7702]

Such an excellent description ❤️

[@nikkid1010]

Yes

[@purenkool2024]

Absolutely true... I imagined this composer to be a woman, such a delicate, tender, wistful melody but it is also touchingly uplifting. It tells a story. Perfect!

[@lucypiano6327]

I agree. 👍

[@lauracoteDIY]

This song was the reason I started taking piano lessons as an adult!

[@olyv4411]

Well done!

[@evy5080]

same

[@keska01]

So cool! Have fun on your journey! 6 years ago I started learning the piano through KZbin because of Yann Tiersen’s music… Best journey I took

[@hajindeborah]

wow! this comment has inspired me to learn and practice piano too!

[@keska01]

@C J Hill great 🤩

[@MisspEC]

The universe needs the extended version

[@pokiibaebae9670]

🌠🌌🎆✨

[@cac7865]

Definitely !

[@ricardoalexandredacruz6031]

As músicas do Alexis French, são tão lindas quanto você!

[@benkidoum]

This song is pure emotions to me. I was pregnant of my first little boy and I played that song when he was still in the womb. Unfortunately, pregnancy stopped at 6 months. We played that song at his funeral. Still today, listening to this song reminds me of the joy I felt carrying him and having him in my life. Forever. ❤

[@deeoneal1267]

so sorry for your loss. You have a great outlook. Beautiful song. I will now think of your little baby when i hear this

[@Pipendreamer]

May his little soul rest in eternal peace🙏

[@Incredible_Piano]

So sorry 😢 That’s truly a music of angels 👼

[@niki-mars955]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@hansvanscheerdijk8386]

My mum died 2 years ago. This song reminds me of her so much. I love it! It makes me happy and melancholic, and sometimes sad. But it always has huge impact! I learned to play it on the piano, it is so healing to do that :-)

[@HannahKassahun]

I'm not exaggerating when I say, this is the most beautiful song I've ever experienced.

[@Pipendreamer]

This music lifts me out of my deep sadness after losing my darling wife. Feelings of being taken into a better place. Blessings Alexis.

[@JuanehBuri]

This should have billions of views

[@divyanshparida]

I agree

[@Stewty1]

I first heard this music when I asked my Alexa device to play piano music as I lie on my bed trying to sleep .... instead I found myself playing this on loop that night instead.

[@laurafalc8470]

We had this song as the song I walked down the aisle to at our wedding. We had so many ask who the piece was by as they thought it was so beautiful. It's incredible how one song can evoke so much emotion - one of the best pieces of music ever written :-)

[@starlllyx]

My best friend is actually playing this at her brothers wedding next month

[@Airbubblepodcast]

Yes! That’s what I thought too the best one 😊

[@LilyNeons]

Ikr congrats on marriage btw

[@davelera3290]

Alexis Ffrench reminds me to the pianist of "Soul" Disney Film, in his style and appearance.

[@alevin104]

Only because he's black

[@judithmattus6866]

Absolutely beautiful, his hands float across the keys when he plays. I’ve been practicing this all day,.....

[@judithmattus6866]

I would love to see him live when we are out of Lockdown ...

[@monkatron]

Don’t you mean the character from soul reminds you of alexis ffrench?

[@amywilliams4964]

@@judithmattus6866 I wish I get to that point on day

[@dawnt1946]

I loved this song immediately, so beautiful. I think the dancer would have looked stunning in light blue to fit with the name...

[@lachiebosman8511]

can everyone in this comment section give themselves a pat on the back for being so kind. I LOVE THIS SONG IT BRINGS OUT SO MUCH GOOD

[@willtalebian]

Incredible, absolutely breathtaking. Made me cry for the first time in while on a special day. Thank you Alexis. May God Bless You and your Family✝

[@Pheebs77]

Beautiful, why doesn't this have more views!!!

[@nadegeboulart7387]

Pheebs yt

[@whelkshuffler]

everyone is watching cats being scared by cucumbers or far right extremist vids

[@andrefernandessilveira1742]

Pheebs, share; tell your friends and people that you love.

[@Pheebs77]

And who are the 48 idiots who voted it down?

[@iKazVS]

Because every other dumbass is out there doing that kiki challenge.

[@QualityofIrishlife]

This is just sublime. Listening to this while driving and everything you see becomes more beautiful and part of your own music video - the smoke rising from chimneys, birds flying, the sun rising - it enhances the senses and emotions. Beautiful, thank you :)

[@paolovignini7244]

Ffrench sei grande hai un armonia nella tua musica come un lieve soffio di vento.e ti alza e ti trasporta.

[@tammyevans5799]

Well said

[@SassySlater]

Love this

[@antoniopettini9503]

I missed a nineteen years old daughter some month ago. I’m sure to hear bluebird when I will meet her again in the sky

[@ItachiMan]

This theme is so beautiful,I remember my daughter when she was a little girl dancing ballet...now a woman ,so beautiful and sensitive, about to be a dentist but always so artistic drawing ,playing piano and doing beautiful things with her delicate hands for patients...listening my wonderful son playing piano and this song makes me cry...I am so proud and thank you god for giving my three children and the force to raise them alone

[@TheBadcop]

When I hear this I think about my children and how time is fleeting. Very emotional. This has the makings of a timeless classic. Simply breathtaking.

[@rayb8870]

Recently lost our beautiful, big teddy bear dog (Rottweiler) to cancer recently. Her last 48 hours was spent doing her favorite things, including listening to classical music. This song came on just before we took her on her last ride to the vet. I remember it coming on and it just summing up her life so beautifully. I still get so very sad, but also very happy every time I hear this.

[@marlongibbs]

Its easy to tell when an artist is gifted, the music they create instantly connects to your soul.

[@anyaknight5481]

Literally a bluebird landed by me listening… the universe is so in sync with us when we need to know we aren’t alone. I shall dance solo today, perhaps not tomorrow.💝💞 Thank you for imagining, feeling, and creating this masterpiece that breathed hope in me.

[@gabiferrazoli2253]

this is the type of song that you listen with your heart

[@beeonthyme5760]

My daughter sent me this Bluebird, because my sister said she would return and visit us as the Bluebird of happiness. This song has all the hope and longing I feel for my sister. She transcended to the vibration of light, after a ferocious battle with breast cancer 🎀. Never have I ever knew anyone as strong...trying every trial to see if one would give her a chance for more time. I will keep my eyes looking for the Bluebird of happiness, and my soul coming back here listening to this incredible song. 💗

[@smartchannel7337]

Alexis - This is truly a masterpiece, that much was clear from the first time I heard it. I dance with my newborn to this song when he is crying and it instantly calms him.

[@julianaribeiro6090]

can’t stop listening to this video

[@airtonjuniorcosta2762]

I'm Brazilian and I admire your work, your melody is calming, I really hope one day to go to one of your shows. Congratulations for your work. Strong hug.

[@NANA2AWESOME]

this soothes my entire life

[@laurazambito7203]

This piece enables me to access so many feelings that are otherwise stored away somewhere in a box called Pain. It invokes melancholy, joy, hope, tenderness, peace, comfort, longing and a want of belonging. Thank you Alexis. One of the most beautiful pieces of music that touch me deeply. Thank you for sharing your talent and work with us

[@davidbrown2817]

This is the most beautiful piece of music that I have ever heard. Played with so much expression and feeling. I can't stop listening to it. I would love to have the genius to be able to write and play such a wonderful piece of music. Thank you for this Alexis

[@emmamca9486]

He must have such a beautiful mind to have composed this gem ❤

[@cliftonharper8444]

My wife and I are with you on that comment.

[@professor.donut24]

Can somebody put it on loop already 😍😍 I need a 5 hour version of this

[@JedF2010]

I've just discovered this wonderful piece of music. I can't stop playing it. It's beautiful.

[@elaineglendinning2718]

I first heard this on Classic FM and find it sad and uplifting all at the same time. Have booked to see him perform at the Sage Gateshead

[@judithmattus6866]

@@elaineglendinning2718 when and where are your tickets booked or is this before Lockdown?

[@KhaleeTheHusky]

Just discovered this on spotify and I do not regret listening to this. I’m crying when I’m listening to this I swear 🥺🥺🥺

[@fionabudd3653]

Bluebird is one of the most exquisite works I have ever heard - transcends time and space...

[@rosamrc923]

What a DELICATE and OLD WISE soul Alexis is. What BEAUTY! Thank you Alexis for sharing this amazing gift of yours.

[@arturus]

My soulmate and I occupied the same space and time 40 years ago unknowingly. We crossed paths, mere feet away, unknowingly time and again. We made choices that brought about pain and hardship...then, one day we collided at last and our souls embraced. This will be our first song at our wedding.

[@williampaterson4333]

Alexis has a "Majestic Talent". If you listen closely, you will hear the universe speaking to us all through this wonderful music of the Heart 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@andersonsilva8334]

Hello Alexis. This is Anderson from Brazil. I want to register here how sublime your creations are. You are a person of great sensitivity and you undoubtedly manage to express this feeling in your compositions. I really enjoy playing your songs on my keyboard, especially Bluebird. Best wishes for health, success and even more creativity. Congratulations.

[@AliG472]

Beautiful ❤️ I first heard this song when I asked "Alexa" to play "Walz music".. it comes up 1st or 2nd after "Alex" starts playing.... Thank you. It's beautiful and uplifting.

[@floor6569]

I listen a lot to this. While I'm studying, drawing, painting or if I can't fall asleep. For some reason it makes me so calm

[@zeatane]

Mee too! It is so lovely. Like a lullaby

[@kaustubha7371]

Yes I feel the same💙

[@purenkool2024]

It truly is calming to the soul!

[@briseautomnal]

me too

[@athenion_id]

ME TOO😭

[@chriswhite6677]

It's a perfect waltz. 123, 123, 123 ... and the perfect melody. Haunting.

[@xtrememate]

This valse is so beautiful that touches your soul deeply. I feel a mixture of feelings of joy and sadness at the same time and then hope.

[@myrahouse2368]

This song kept me sane when I was very unwell indeed. Thankyou.

[@CosmicOnions7]

There is so much beauty and depth to this piece that I cannot stop listening to it. It reminds me of the beauty and precious moments in our lives, and brings me back to the magic of us all in our powerful love state. Thank you Alex for your heart in this piece. Kate

[@salpacheco2011]

This is a perfect blend of sorrow, rebirth, freedom, and joy. The writing of this song has hit me to my core. Thank you Alexis Ffrench for this.

[@traceymcintyre2596]

I was going through a different time in my life and saw alexis in Manchester uk and sat there listening to his beautiful music which made me cry .wonderful

[@anhkhoa369]

it's just so pure, like my father was standing by Me. This song makes me calm down and release positive thinking when I feel tired and obscure.

[@chiekotpiano]

Gentle and warm music that envelopes me ✨

[@LeviAckerman-fv9ei]

What a beautiful song

[@angelahickson313]

I Thank Portrait artist for bringing me here,what an absolutely beautiful piece of music 🎶 🎵 ❤ THANKYOU Alexis Ffrench

[@toniabont4150]

I fell in love with life again thanks to your music.

[@jennynowalk1629]

I have been waiting for this..........the world’s answer to The Piano Guys!

[@achandler6583]

When heaven touches earth, in the spiritual musical element. First, peace giving, loving, comforting.

[@Dcrown1967]

This song wraps my heart with love and keeps it from breaking apart...until the day that I can wrap my arms around my bluebird again.

[@MrChambuz]

WAAAWWWW!!!!!! Take a bow sir!!!!!!!!!! How am I only now hearing this??????? I felt my soul sigh a sigh or pure happiness!!!!!!!!

[@ajibikeuniverse]

Memory & Anticipation all wrapped up in your wondrous artistry which is indeed Sound Energy Wellness which transports me back to my youth where I to danced for the brilliant “Bluebird”. The beautiful and beloved bluebird sat upon a branch in a bountiful garden whispering in the wind with such great frequency that the yellow, orange, red and burgundy leaves graciously floated downwards as to prepare a blanket of warmth for the soil so Fall could be ushered in. Thank you for taking me back.

[@poemaleo7758]

😍 this man is connected to the universe... this music immerses you in a daydream... thanks 🙏🏻

[@counrtyman789]

Just heard this on gmtv just now he only played a few minutes of this tune and it just blew me away so amazing it toke me to another place I began to think about my pass life and about my parents who not long passed away and all so the happy times on my like , am a ex dj so you can imagine that I've never listened to classical music before but what a amazing track it doesn't sound like alexis . the normal everyday classical track I've got to buy the album and just press repeat Thanks for blowing my mind alexis.

[@lynnmccoysloan7705]

I've been struggling with depression and this morning, I was listening to this piece. As a diversion and a classically trained pianist, I grabbed some manuscript paper and jotted it down, note for note, chord by chord. It's simplistic beauty is captivating.

[@elsysilvestre]

This is so healing, so beautiful and makes my heart happy...

[@WordsAndWhimsy]

This song belongs in a Ghibli movie! Beautiful.

[@brighteyes88]

Everything about this is beautiful. Thank you to you and your daughter for sharing your talent with the world 💙🦜

[@starrymupi6272]

A gifted hands with magic touch of healing and deliverance. Pls continue to inspire the world. From down under PNG.

[@kod4linelolera]

No entiendo por que tan pocas visitas. No soy para nada entendida en musica clásica, me topé con esta pieza en una playlist para leer y me enamoré, me hizo enamorar de la musica clásica, esta pieza deberia tener millones de visitas, es la mejor y la mas hermosa ❤❤

[@Vohuslav]

Pero no es música clásica, en todo caso viene a ser un instrumental pero no clásica.

[@mixterz1]

Filled with emotion, like it played out a story.

[@csgrush]

First and Foremost: Thank you for gracing the keys with your hands to bring forth this masterpiece. I listen to this in joy, in sadness, and in meditation prayer. Most of all, when I come under attack by vicious people who hate themselves so much that it causes them to lash out unto others I play Bluebird for it allows me to fly into a state of peace and resolution knowing my heart carries love for all and I send out healing to that very person who just attempted to rip me apart. Thank you Sir Alexis Ffrench. May Light travel with you and your family always. Where God has placed his gift within you, may no man or woman put asunder. Blessings.

[@JasonLovegood]

Alex is a true composer his music shows how talented he is my favorite piano player keep em comming

[@claudiabach3926]

You restore faith in humanity for me thank you I'm just an ordinary person like every other but this music made me stop and think about everything that's going on thank you I wi pray for you and others in this world💙😇🥰

[@yanasuhweird0]

i think about this song a lot & listening to it makes me smile but cry because it is so beautiful & it just makes me forget all of the bad in the world. i cry more at the end because i always think “ all good things really come to an end huh “ then when he hits those last keys it just.. *sigh*

[@HK-qf7sl]

A modern masterpiece - hauntingly beautiful

[@jowebb8040]

Just heard this on BBC 1. What beautiful music.

[@jeffsinfield6666]

Absolutely beautiful and fabulous. Like, why doesn't this have TONS MORE VIEWS AND LIKES?

[@lucianahamond]

Hi Jeff, I remember when you posted this comment back to 2017/2018. After 5 years or so this video got tons more views! This means everything can change with overtime.

[@sarahhodge6982]

Beyond beautiful.

[@tskcello]

Simultaneously breaking weeping and liberating

[@Passportbros8]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes. Such beautiful music, beautiful girl too.

[@lescitoyensdunet3663]

Piano makes me feel In heaven.. Just peace ❤🇫🇷

[@chloesimmons3694]

This is such a beautiful song. I listen to every day.

[@Gabriela-jv7zv]

I've repeated this, again and again, all week long on both Spotify and KZbin. It makes me get to focus on works or studying more effectively. Thank you very much for a great song like this.

[@MrBoiseGuy]

I never tire of listening to this beautiful song; saying "song" seems so beneath this wonderful piece of sensory beauty.

[@kroberts9285]

It's not a song (nothing is being sung...) You can say 'piece'

[@SiennaNord]

This song makes me feel like I have my life together

[@davidnaish8069]

There is beauty in the world. Sometimes you just have to search for it.

[@nickiehartmusic]

This is currently my favourite song. I just love it! It's so exquisitely beautiful.

[@ellaskar3295]

Thank you for having a dancer that looks like me in your video! It's so encouraging! Your music is boundless and joyful.

[@gideonbrown4215]

True story: I heard this song on Amazon Music, so I looked up this video just so I could gush about how much I love it.

[@EGT-kf2hu]

What a beautiful piece. It struck me when I heard it I had to look it up. Edit: I've had the hardest year of my life and I just bought a one way ticket to a holiday destination where I have old friends and no worries. Im just home and I had a fantastic first night of the 10 weeks to come. I listened to this piece when I came home. I felt totally content in my life and thought about how beautiful life can be. Anyways, what a great piece of music.

[@eminehacerkusoogullar460]

I’m just so jeaolous of you🙁 I have no chance to leave the place i live, I miss my old friends...

[@drcloudy]

This video is so pretty, sound, visuals, movement, everything.

[@RKP-hw5oj]

Truly a masterpiece. Enduring this pandemic, this music gives a hint of optimism that the worst is over.......

[@mariearturo]

une merveille !!!!!

[@ellamay5750]

This is my favourite piece of all time. It’s so beautiful it just takes me away to another world....

[@jfrederick23]

this should have 1 billion views

[@peacebaby7702]

Wow! I can’t believe I’m just now discovering him! I’ve been binge listening to all of his music! Absolutely magical!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sonoko3428]

This video should get more views!

[@rosariocollas6062]

This music make me feel alive, when a listen this I can remember the best moments of my past when I was a child, when I was happy ❤️

[@lightforaustria]

A wonderful day ❤sharing love 😍

[@rafaelmelo4097]

Eu amo essa música ❤

[@plutao6529]

Eu também

[@LeviAckerman-fv9ei]

The most beautiful things always hide away... For you to discover it. Who ever is reading this have a lovely day!

[@snmama11]

❤️

[@janetng2576]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have heard in a very long time! It evokes so many emotions... delightfulness, lightheartedness, sadness, melancholy, peacefulness... just an amazing work of art. So much talent!!! I listen to it on loop while I work/think. 💞🎹🎶

[@snmama11]

This song is everything.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh my goodness ❤️❤️❤️. I just heard this on BBC news and was moved to tears. Breathtakingly beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@garywalker3857]

The BBC news brought me here to, beautiful music.

[@mariabirkmyre6765]

same here Nina, I’ve fallen in love :) x

[@judith8556]

Heard this today on BBC breakfast. Bought it straight away. Beautiful.

[@ajay39uk]

Couldn’t agree more .. love this x

[@purenkool2024]

Classic FM plays “Bluebird” often too.

[@yyaa2539]

Today, 2.9.2023, I saw a beautiful timelapse about a blue bird building a nest on Lex Friedman podcast. I mentioned it to my wife (who loves birds). My mother in law was nearby, and she recalled me the story "Bluebird" by Maeterlinck. I immediately tried to remember the full story and a Google search helped me to find this wonderful song ❤

[@yyaa2539]

or for the poem "Bluebird" by Charles Bukowski m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fofHoZmeqM9pq6s

[@tonybrennan590]

Somewhere down the road this piece of music will be used in a Disney film.

[@alexdrakeus4508]

Studio Ghibli

[@katiuskabeatrizguaitaarmas2936]

@@alexdrakeus4508 Really? Which movie? So I can asap watch it haha

[@alexdrakeus4508]

@@katiuskabeatrizguaitaarmas2936 Spirited Away would recommend to watch first.

[@katiuskabeatrizguaitaarmas2936]

@@alexdrakeus4508 I have. But before listening to this lol..

[@thunderbirdice]

Katiuska Beatriz Guaita Armas he is saying it should be put into a Ghibli movie.