Lara Fabian - I Am A-WA | Reaction| LITERALLY UPLIFTING

[@guymarcbravoso1341]

I loved the woman in her 30 year with her intensity and her vocal performances. I loved the 40 year old with her willingness to discover many different musical styles, always with a fabulous voice. And I love the woman in her 50s who has managed to preserve her voice through hard work, adapting to the evolution of her voice while retaining that little bit of enthusiasm and complicity that makes us melt. I will love you forever and ever Even if you start rap🥵 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mariecornu727]

Moi qui a horreur du rap ,pour lara je suis sur que j aimerais

[@AleksReacts]

Not a fan of rap either, but I have to admit some rappers are pretty good. I'm sure Lara would be good at it too. She just can't do no wrong. 😊

[@mkmccord50]

This song is complete magic. There are so many sides to Lara. Loved your reaction!

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, yes! Thank you ❤

[@ericsicard910]

Lyrics of the song (written by Lara): Enter the space in the dark, Search for your own spark, Enter this place Of your whole undivided and one Don't pray for love And love yourself Don't kill your pain Make it your strength Hear your wisdom Calling within Holding your every desire Playing with your mourning heart Feel all and nothing Nothing is Life Inside this vacuity Your throne, your Kingdom will be ruthless Your company will hurt Most of your dreams will be shattered by a curse Your crimes will deny how splendid you are You will be human I'm here no fear I'm here no fear I am A-WA The light of your heart, of your soul I am both of your memories Your spirit is my own I am all of your senses The strangest part I am your other half, your home Find me inside, I'm not far, I am your other half Your home !

[@olivierguely7871]

Merci

[@xerezjg52]

Hello Eric, totally unrelated to this but you are the one person who I would think could shed light on the Mama Moya video of Lara. I'm curios what you know and think about it. Thank you.

[@aryc1848]

Your reaction has always been stunning !

[@ericsicard910]

I found, in another reaction to this video, a comment from Vinny Lc that explains the meaning of this song and his title, that he found in the documentation of the album Le Secret, which this song concludes. Recently lara had a podcast on her spiritual path and it added a few more explanations to the context of this song. I am combining both sources below to build my summary. A-WA is a notion introduced in the Shintoist religion, in japanese texts called kotodama; kotodama can be translated either as "soul words" or "sacred words". One of her best friend, Issa Padovani, was educated in this religion and created from there a spiritual and personal development path called Onsei-Do (japanese for the Way of Sound) and Lara got trained in this. In both kotodama and onsei-do, "A-WA" is the Light of the Soul used by the Source (U) to create everything. In Onsei-do, "A" is the word-soul that gives the "La" of the atomic symphony creating our universe, the "Big Bang" known to scientists. The echo of this original sound was recorded in 2001, resonating throughout the universe 14 billion years later … "WA" is the resonance in the material of this primordial "A". "A-WA" is the dimension of the Unconditional and Indivisible Love which manifests itself as an individual, in order to taste oneself as a multitude. "A-WA" is the Light of the Source, the Love Song of Life itself, the Inner Force which invites every being to find its true nature, the recall of our Divine nature. Following Onsei-do teaching, Lara learned to love herself better to be able to really love others, reached some serenity and the force to go through most of the challenges she faced ; the fact the sound there is the main energy and creative source obviously resonated a lot with her own life and passion. Now some comments on the recording itself: In the mid of this video, at tea break, Lara discusses with Manu Pitois, her pianist and musical director/producer. She said to him "this is the best album I ever made, thanks so much !". This song composition is from Janey Clewer and they co-wrote the lyrics with Lara. Janey is an accomplished singer-songwriter (as Lara) and she is a friend of Lara since she wrote a (beautiful) song for her called Bambina. They decided to build an entire album together and this gave us this magnificent Le Secret album, 14 songs entirely co-written by both. At the end of the A-WA video here, Lara says to Manu Pitois: "this song is gorgeous, what a brilliant idea from Janey to had this melody re-adapted, pure genius, and your arrangement is a masterpiece"

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much Eric! ❤ This part "A-WA is a notion introduced in the Shintoist religion..." explains why it felt a bit like a chant at one point. Believe it or not, now it reminds me of Tolkien's Silmarillion and the Music of the Ainur helping in the creation of the world....

[@raquelra5878]

That’s amazing! Lara is such an amazing human being. Have you watched that long interview of hers, Eric? It’s superb! What a woman! 🙌🏻

[@ericsicard910]

Yes of course, this interview by ABtalks was stunning. And in English which will make it understandable by a wider audience.

[@raquelra5878]

@@ericsicard910 Indeed. I didn’t think it’d be possible for me to love Lara even more than I already did, but, alas, it happened! 🤎

[@57Gauloises57]

I ask Eric for confirmation, I believe that this "mystical" period of Lara, in addition to the friendship with Padovani, also coincides with the reading of Campbell's book "L'Effet Mozart" since Lara was looking for something that could "rebuild" her soul and body after the physical problems of the period and the birth of her daughter. In any case, for me the album Le Secret remains one of the best, probably underrated because Lara introduces new sounds and arrangements as well as the composition of new lyrics with Clewer.

[@lusciniamagna7032]

Ciao, fantastica l'espressione del tuo viso quando LARA scatenava la potenza della sua voce è stato bellissimo. Ciao e tanti saluti.

[@AleksReacts]

Grazie mille! ❤️

[@charbelgebrael]

Lara❤

[@Jarojarni]

Wa (和) is a Japanese cultural concept, usually translated into English as "harmony." A-WA I am one who strives for harmony, I am the soul who seeks harmony that the world

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you for clarifying. Makes sense considering what Eric mentioned about the song and how the song felt itself. Am I guessing correctly if I assume you are from Japan?

[@ReiCasca]

Obrigado por mais uma vez reagir essa grande artista chamda Lara. Abraços do Brasil

[@AleksReacts]

Muito obrigada, é um prazer reagir a Lara. Abraços ao Brasil. ❤

[@Rackelhane]

This woman brings me to tears very often. This song is pure genious. Eric explains everything perfekt as always..Thank you for a great reaction.🎉 Cheers from a finn back in Sweden again.

[@AleksReacts]

This song in particular was out of this world. Thank you for listening to it with me. ❤️

[@dirkvoorspoels-o5o]

It's all about the beauty of her voice...We can also watch Lara recording a song in the studio in Canada in the presence of her friends....A very strong but always velvety voice in all her 4.2 octaves.....A joy to listen to . At Lara's concert in Moscow she even starts with a whole song without lyrics, just humming...

[@AleksReacts]

It is especially true with this song.

[@alexandermadrigal1540]

Linda reacción! Saludos desde Costa Rica! Hermosa canción e interpretación increíble de Lara Fabián, buscando el poder interior, Lara Fabián, la mejor cantante e interprete del mundo entero! Gracias!

[@AleksReacts]

Gracias también! She was magnificent here. Thank you and greetings to Costa Rica!

[@EmanuelRecemConvertido]

Le Secret is her most underrated album. It was released in 2013, after she travelled to India, it's a magical album with incredible history behind it, its about a human journey, its starts with a heartbeat of a baby and ends with a heartbeat of an old person, the last song it's I am A-Wa (this song you just reacted to), which talks about the essence of the human being in the Universe. The songs are all conected one to another, without pause between them all. ❤❤❤

[@raquelra5878]

I love this album. The concerts from this era were very special as well.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! One more thing I learned. 💕

[@EmanuelRecemConvertido]

@@raquelra5878 Me too, this is an incredible álbum. The lyrics are very powerful, Lara composed about her bulimia (eating disorder) she suffered during her introducing on the US market from 1999 to 2004, there're a lot of meaningful songs. I mean, the whole album is.

[@raquelra5878]

@@EmanuelRecemConvertido Lara is so strong and so transparent. She talks very openly about all that happened to her, in a way to help others who go through similar things and give them hope. 🙏🏻 She’s inspiration personified.

[@frankbirch3877]

A monumental and underplayed album. Some of her best work is here.

[@DAlex33]

Your beautiful reaction, bringing a ray of Lara's magic into our busy day, was exactly what was needed! 💕 Thank you.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, Alex! ❤ Glad to brighten anyone's day, especially with Lara 😊

[@supergiangibar]

great reaction. Love this song

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you!

[@aryc1848]

Barbara has always been her Idol ! Thank you for your amazing reaction !

[@AleksReacts]

It's my pleasure. 😊 Btw, I am still singing this one in my head relatively often. It does get under one's skin, somewhat unobtrusively.

[@ildefonsobenitez6624]

Just thanks Aleks for this reaction to Lara

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! ❤️

[@mariaisabelaguayo3115]

Holaaa. Comentas que por momentos te recuerda a la voz de Barbara Streisand....😊 Si puedes mira un clip de Medley de Yentl en Centre Molson (Montreal) Canada.1997 es una auténtica maravilla , ella ,LARA ,es una admiradora ,de Barbara Streisand desde niña.😊

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! I do plan to watch Yentl Medley at some point, but I've added your "vote" for that one to my list.

[@mariaisabelaguayo3115]

@@AleksReacts Thank you

[@hjr6139]

I love the mature Lara, it seems that time does not pass by her; vulnerable and powerful to time. For me it is clear that a deep introspection towards one's Being, observing along the way the contradictions inherent to human beings. A-WA means yes in Arabic. There is an Israeli group of Yemeni origin that has the same name. I don't know what conditional yes you are referring to; it reminds me of Rudyard Kipling's poem You Will Be a Man, My Son, but I have no idea. I think your analysis and the similarity you found in Barbra Streisand have been very accurate. Congratulations!

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you again! I have not yet found a performance by her I did not like. I don't remember mentioning a "conditional yes". Could you please remind me what you're referring to? Might have been something I pronounced in not an entirely clear way. Did not know Awa meant yes in Arabic. Cool to find out new things, especially language related. 😊

[@hjr6139]

@@AleksReacts Aleks, you haven't mentioned the conditional yes, it's how I understand the translation of A-Wa. But my thing. Greetings.

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, I got so confused there. Thank you for clearing that up for me. 😊

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you @Royal_BLT, @guymarcbravoso1341 and @margueritetakis5538. This one is an experience...

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 I did push you into this one, didn't I ?? LOL I am just so happy that you enjoyed this so much and also enjoying all the comments and compliments ! Truely deserved ! In keeping with our new arrangement of passing suggestions at a slower pace, I will only recommend one ! "Danse" And my only complaint is having to wait so long between your enjoyable reactions ! 🇨🇦

[@MartinWeng]

Love Lara ❤️ Love from Denmark ❤️

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, hey Martin! Hope you've enjoyed this one. Love to Denmark! ❤

[@MartinWeng]

@@AleksReacts Absolutly :-) I love this song, the cry in her voice, just love it :-D And i love your reaction to it :-D Thanks :-D

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! Of course, Lara reactions will continue. I'd say indefinitely at this point. Still haven't found a single one I didn't like and they are all different. She is infinitely talented.

[@MartinWeng]

@@AleksReacts Another different song is Göttingen (French) Here in 2 versions Live TV (one of my absolute favirots from Lara) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIK8gYmcrJmXq68&ab_channel=JULIAforPATRICIA Live concert TLFM (fantastic) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJaXlHWJmcaCepo&ab_channel=keysushi1 Love Lara ❤ Love from Denmark ❤

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you again Martin! You already know I've added this to the list, right? ❤

[@GerdaTw]

Dear Aleks, On her website is this information available: In Onsei-Do (the Way of Sound, according to the ancient Kototama principle), "A-WA" is the Light of the Soul used by the Source (U) to create everything. "A" is the word-soul that gives the "La" of the atomic symphony creating our universe, the "Big Bang" known to scientists. The echo of this original sound was recorded in 2001, resonating throughout the universe 14 billion years later ... "WA" is the resonance in the material of this primordial "A". "A-WA" is the dimension of the Unconditional and Indivisible Love which manifests itself as an individual, in order to taste oneself as a multitude. "A-WA" is the Light of the Source, the Love Song of Life itself, the Inner Force which invites every being to find its true nature, the recall of our Divine nature.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! Reading the comments is almost as interesting as reacting without knowing what you're in for. 💕

[@beatabarchwic8843]

Beautiful song ❤Lara

[@AleksReacts]

Yes, indeed. ❤

[@JohnniKE70]

Thank you, a wonderful reaction video once again, Aleks♥ Yes, Lara is fabolous ♥

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, as well! ❤

[@k-did853]

This is beautiful. Lara also, like Lucy Thomas, has an amazing clarity and pureness in her annunciation, but delivered in song. None of the ‘stretching’ and ‘twisting’ of vowels or mumbling that many singers do, it is genuine music to the ears. I have absolutely no idea what she was saying and just went with what message she seemed to convey through the delivery. I felt that a realisation had been made, maybe a betrayal of some sort. There was anguish, but also a message delivered that they as well as the other person were responsible. I don’t feel that Lara let real power out in this, especially in the second part of the song where emotion had more vigour than earlier. But that that was deliberate, part of the language, the story. It told me that she was still holding it in, still processing the pain of the why’, unpacking all that her life had been and trying to navigate the reframe. Really amazing delivery by Lara, I believed everything she gave. Thanks as always Aleks. 🙏🏻

[@AleksReacts]

On the first part of your comment, I fully agree! On the second part though, I somehow felt completely the opposite - like all burden is lifted, especially when she "distances" her voice from the microphone, but it resonates like music of the universe. I find this song unique in her repertoire (that I've heard so far) as it is more open to personal interpretation while others are more storytelling and the story is pretty much clear. All in all, we both LOVED IT! Thank you also for sticking with me and giving this a glance. ❤

[@k-did853]

@@AleksReacts I found it Interesting we detected almost opposing flavour, so I went back and listened again, and no, I still heard a desolation in there. This really just supports your summation that it is “open to personal interpretation” . Inevitable with different lives, experiences and reference points, all factors that shape our individual lens. This is good, it creates discussion and sharing of ideas. I love your phrase ‘music of the universe’!

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, I can't believe we did the same thing. I went to check as well before writing the comment in the first place. I very much agree that this is a good thing, very interesting how a single song can affect two people totally differently. Even more interesting is that we are both able to respect each other's view, huh? 😉 Thank you so much again! ❤

[@k-did853]

@@AleksReacts Absolutely Aleks, totally respect different views, how colourless a world without them. Thank Aleks 😊

[@raquelra5878]

Hey, Aleks! As always, it was a pleasure to watch you reacting to Queen Lara. This song is very personal. IMO, It’s about embracing all the experiences you had in life and how they can make you stronger. BTW, Lara has always been a huge fan of Barbra Streisand. You must react to Lara’s “Yentl Medley” soon enough. Rumour has it that Barbra, herself, was astonished by Lara’s cover.

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, this one was very different from anything else I've heard her sing. Almost transcendental. After I finished my reaction, I went to search for other reactions to this song and was surprised there aren't too many of them out there. Like tons to Caruso or Je suis malade, but very few to I am A-WA... I think they're missing out as this one is a must listen, if you ask me.

[@raquelra5878]

@@AleksReacts That’s why I’m usually requesting songs that people usually don’t react to. There are still so many “Laras” for you to discover. Hispanic Lara: Quédate Seductress Lara: Tango Operatic Lara: La Traviata Naughty Gymnast Lara: Ditte Moi pourquoi je l’aime 😂 Blueswoman Lara: Calling You Broadway Lara: Yentl Just to name a few… BTW, my mum is anxiously waiting for you to react to her fave song: “Love by Grace”, please consider the JUNO Awards performance for this one. And I’m waiting for “I Guess I Loved You”, the vid from the Music Evolution channel is the best in terms of quality.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, Raquel! I wrote up everything you listed here that wasn't already there (specifically requested by you) and I'll keep going. They will happen eventually. 😊

[@raquelra5878]

@@AleksReacts Yes, I’m trying to contain myself and avoid making new requests… 😂 So, I’m just going to mention things that I’m quite sure are already on your spreadsheet…

[@AleksReacts]

That's ok, we'll take it one at a time. 😊

[@לימורפארברסיס]

Thank you. Your riaction your facial expresion i guess was like i heared this powerfull song for the first time. ❤❤❤

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@לימורפארברסיס]

What do you think of my second voice?

[@AleksReacts]

Not sure what you mean.

[@לימורפארברסיס]

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[@לימורפארברסיס]

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[@guymarcbravoso1341]

a song by Lara about her daughter and the anguish of being a mother ‘le coeur qui tremble" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJW3l5ukjLN6qdksi=GxEt5EGQN4frBc-c I open the door And feel my hand on the knob You never know What might happen to you You know outside men fall With the night I'd like to protect you When the cats are grey I'll give you the name Bright city streets Keeping you out of dark corners The dead ends, the fools Their arms outstretched too fast Like gnarled branches I'd so much like to avoid you All these empty promises But you'll do As you see fit You'll see No story is like you Don't blame me If I do more than I should It's in spite of myself My soul will always be on the lookout And even together My heart will always tremble You'll take boats Waiting for you to return You'll take trips That will want to turn short But wherever you go I'll keep your departure Your departure in my heart Like the last impact My child you will take Your life with your arms I'll spend mine Watching over you Today you fall asleep In the next room And I pray that nothing will separate us But you'll do As you see fit You'll see No two stories are alike Don't blame me If I do more than I should It's in spite of myself My soul will always be on the lookout Even when we're together But you'll do As you see fit You'll have A little bit of life Don't you worry If I can't sleep in peace It's in spite of myself I'll always have my soul on the lookout And even together My heart will always tremble

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! I'll add it to the list! 🙂

[@lillm6874]

👍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@AleksReacts]

❤❤❤

[@concepcionenjutogomez764]

Gracias 🎻🇪🇸

[@AleksReacts]

Gracias tan bien!

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Once before Eric told us what was being said, so ask him again for the dialogue ! My favourite is still "You're not from here", but this one is my second favourite ! 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

It will happen. You couldn't wait for this one and then it did happen and we both enjoyed it. Patience, oh, patience. It's part of the fun. 😉 Thank you for actually having it and bearing with me as I move at a snail's pace. ❤

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Ahhh, ​@@AleksReacts likes to tease ! I see ! 😂🤣😅😎 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

Not really, just can't find the time for everything. I'm actually rather a chaotic mess when it comes to doing things I like. I only like them at certain moments, can't make these happen when I'm not in a good mood. 😂

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 ​@@AleksReacts Another kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHm8mmqojqlkr80si=v6IMyFGD7OhWJnyl 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

You're doing this on purpose, aren't you? 😂 Added, of course.

[@MartineD.-fb5xi]

Hello and thanks for your great reaction. Some explanations for these lyrics repeated at the end of her song like a mantra, by Lara Fabian: "I AM A-WA": "A-WA is the Light of the Source, the Love Song of Life Itself, the Inner Force That invites EVERY Being to Find their True Nature, the reminder of Our Divine Nature." "In Onsei-Do (the Way of the Son, ACCORDING to the ancient Principle of Kototama), "A-WA" is the Soul Light used by the Source. (U) to CREATE Any chosen One. "One" is the soul-word That gives the "La" to the atomic symphony creating Our universe, the "Big Bang" Known to Scientists. The echo of this original son was recorded in 2001, resonating throughout the universe 14 billion years later... "WA" is the resonance of this primordial "A" in Matter. "A-WA" is the dimension of Unconditional and Indivisible Love that manifests itself as an individual, in order to taste itself as a multitude. "A-WA" is the Light of the Source, the Love Song of Life Itself, the Inner Force That invites EVERY Being to Find its True Nature, the reminder of Our Divine Nature." Here are the lyrics to the song I AM A-WA: "Enter the space in the dark, Search for your own spark, Enter this place Of your whole undivided and one Don't pray for love And love yourself Don't kill your pain Make it your strength Hear your wisdom Calling within Holding your every desire Playing with your mourning heart Feel all and nothing Nothing is Life Inside this vacuity Your throne, your Kingdom will be ruthless Your company will hurt Most of your dreams will be shattered by a curse Your crimes will deny how splendid you are You will be human I'm here no fear I'm here no fear I AM A-WA, The light of your heart, of your soul I am both of your memories Your spirit is my own I am all of your senses The strangest part I am your other half, your home Find me inside, I'm not far, I am your other half Your home !" ❤❤❤

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@frankbirch3877]

Your reaction was really perceptive.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! I do my best to understand what it is I'm listening to. Otherwise, I couldn't enjoy this as much as I do. 😊

[@poolhallshark]

Beautiful reaction! It is SO nice to see and hear Lara like this I think, totally free of the theatrics (not in a negative way), that I normally associate her with, at least when she's on a stage. I know that THAT is a big reason, except from her incredible voice obviously, why her fans love her so much. But it somehow takes away some of MY immersion, strangely enough.The "theatrics" that I mentioned also lead me to believe that Lara Fabian would have it in her to become an incredible actor as well. I agree with what you said about Barbra Streisand as well, they sometimes sound incredibly alike. At least in some portions and registers. Barbra is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite singers btw. And she is also Celine Dion's biggest idol I think 🙂 Awesome to hear that you know a little French. I do as well. Back in the days my French was almost fluent, but sadly not anymore. Il faut pratiquer tojours 😊 Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, as always, dear friend! Lara here was very different from everything I have heard. For once, we slightly disagree. Hope you won't hold that against me.😉 I don't think the theatrics stopped here. It's just that the song was less of a story, more of an introspective contemplation which changed her body language when singing it. In my opinion, her Caruso in a studio would have been the same as on stage. The same goes for Je Suis Malade. I think her movements when singing are not controlled at all, but come from the song itself. In fact, I think she'd either be the best actress (if she fully immersed herself in a role the way she does in a song), or the worst (unable to hide her true feelings). Of course, I could be wrong. Among many others, I grew up on Barbra Streisand. Thank you, dad! Some of her songs I know by heart to this day and surprise myself when they come on the radio and I start singing along after 20 years of not hearing that particular song. Her voice is also magic. Can't say I like Celine Dion. Something in the color of her voice does not appeal to me. She's a very good singer. I can't deny that, just not to my taste. Lara is sometimes reminiscent of Celine (for a few seconds in some songs), but it doesn't bother me as it is only reminiscent of her, does not sound exactly like her (which I would not like). Finally, I used to be fully fluent in French about 25 years ago. Have not used it since, so now it's kind of tragically bad, but one day I'll retire and learn it all over again. If I had all the time in the world I think all I'd do is learn languages - each one has the way the of thinking of an entire people woven into it.

[@poolhallshark]

@@AleksReacts Hehe. I'd never hold anything against you come music at least😉 I always appreciate hearing other opinions, as they may even sway my own sometimes. And you KNOW that when an artist has a massive fan base like Lara, and you somehow don't fully get on board, then YOU are the strange one 🤣 That being said though, her absolutely BRILLIANT voice cannot be denied, she is definitely one of the very, very best singers in the world. I WAS a big Celine fan when she broke through, but I don't really know a lot of her catalogue still. Somehow, the big hits she had, was enough to keep my attention. As my taste has "matured" over the years, I can still hear what I liked so much, but I probably wouldn't be as hyped if she came along today. To be very honest with you, Angelina has taken away some of the joy of listening to other artists. That in itself should work as a sign for me to let off a little on that pedal, but I just can't 😂 And I also just can't help myself from comparing other singers to her. Btw, what do you think about the duet with Barbra and Celine called "Tell Him" ? In MY book, that is one of the better duets ever recorded 🙂 As for languages, you and I are on the very same page again. I do speak a lot of languages partially, but only English is fully fluent. Then German and French half fluent or so. I also know the very basics in your native language, as neither the phonetics or the written language are too difficult to grasp for a Norwegian 🙂

[@danielakeller7532]

@@AleksReacts You're absolutely right Aleks, her body language is the same even if she only sings in a studio. You can see that here, where she sings her new song Ta peine in a radio studio in Paris. It looks like she's singing in a hall in front of thousands of people but there were only two😁. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6TWdXl8oZ1qha8si=fZ2CN4Z8yM5_I5gv

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! That's what I love about you - you're always direct and honest, which I very much appreciate. Much easier to communicate without fear of "saying something wrong" and regardless of views on certain things, keep enjoying each other's company, especially on all things music. 😉 Now, that also means that I now have to hear the duet with Barbra and Celine called "Tell Him" and get back to you on that one. Never heard it. 🤐 Hang on, I'll be right back. On languages, you're much better than me. I understand a bit of all Romance languages (but a bit), not a word of German (unless it's written not spoken) and I am afraid not even a proper hello in Norwegian (but now I know how to say Mama in Norwegian thanks to Angelina and thanks to the fact that it's EXACTLY the same in my own language). 🤣 One day, though...

[@AleksReacts]

Aha, I knew it! 🤣 You do know I added this to the list. I am not throwing away a chance at a fun reaction, especially seeing your smile when you presented it to me. 😉

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Onsei-do (The way of Sound) was the purpose behind my recommendation ! Other than that, the closest I have been to Japanese is my 50 yr old Seiko Chronograph watch ! 😎 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

Your recommendation was spot on! This was a very different experience with Lara. Thank you again for suggesting it - LOVED IT! ❤ My Japanese starts and ends with hello, my name is... and I don't even know if I'm saying that correctly, someone taught me who studied it, so I'm hoping it's right. 😂 Oh, I also had a Seiko when I was a kid. It was wound by hand movements so it always worked. That was a really good watch.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Mine is Automatic too, no winding, no batteries LOL ​@@AleksReacts But I forgot another Japanese connection, I have a Nephew who lives and works there ! Still, I love the concept of the song ! 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

I only have one friend who lived in Japan for 8+ years, but is now in your country, Canada. Strange how many things in common one can find, however small, that connect us. 😊

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 ​@@AleksReacts Want another connection ? I too was in IT, like Eric is ! LOL 🇨🇦

[@AleksReacts]

I'm out on that one. I did work with a lot of people in IT, but I was never one of them. I did do product management with an IT team twice. In both cases I was roped into it because I understood the product inside and out. I am proud to say they did not entirely hate me, given that I was the business side. 😉 So, maybe a bit of a connection - not hated by IT. 😂

[@alenkasalej627]

The lyrics are about eastern philosophy. An explanation came. I-WA is like vocal/spiritual Big Bang ...

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! Yes, a few others provided more information.

[@237hugo]

Mademoiselle zhivago is fairly recent, it is very good …

[@AleksReacts]

Its turn will come. All I can say now is that I do plan to cover it. There are very few that I might not get to...

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 So is Mademoiselle Hyde ! 🇨🇦

[@olivierguely7871]

Si vous aimez Lara, écoutez cette version de "dites-moi pourquoi je l'aime" captée par un fan (merci à toi ❤). C'est juste magnifique : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2mYhWCfh5yXnMUsi=6bz7w1nOrVxeMDNv

[@AleksReacts]

Merci Olivier! J'apprécie vraiment les performances de Lara. The one you've just suggested is on the list for future reactions and I'm pretty sure I will get to it. I've got 111 suggestions for Lara so far, but I am going through them one at a time. So far, she has never disappointed me, quite the opposite. She manages to surprise me with a new side of her each time. ❤

[@xerezjg52]

As always thank you for your reaction (love the smile she brings to your face when she lets the power in her voice go) I enjoyed your analysis of the lyrics as I was more focused on Lara being Lara in the video, it always reveals so much of her character. The 2010 Mademoiselle Zhivago, 2013 Le Secret and 2019 Papillon are my favorite albums of Lara in her 40's. The Papillon album in my opinion kind of starts a new chapter in her career as @guymarcbravoso1341 alludes to.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much once again! You know, this reaction is in a bit of haze for me, I don't even remember that I tried to analyze the lyrics. At some point her voice felt like it was literally coming out of my own body, so weird. It's probably why I loved this song so much, felt like I was inside of the song. Again, a very odd feeling, but felt so good.