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Si on Chantait Plus Fort

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This album was ruined by the horrible arrangement. You get the same beautiful music, the same beautiful lyrics, the same beautiful voice that one has grown to expect from Patrick Fiori. But all that beauty is drowned in horrible accompaniment. Screeching electric guitars and hissing synthesizers produce that generic background that overshadows Patrick. I really miss the soft piano and accoustic guitars of his second and third albums. That type of minimalistic accompaniment just enhances Patrick's voice. But on this album he sounds like he's trying to outscream the electric guitars. Producers, hello! This is not a competition between Man and Synthesizer. Let Patrick shine. Let him do what he does best.

I have always enjoyed Mr. Fiori's vocal talents, and I continue to enjoy his artistry with this album, because we are able to here a range of musical styles, from the power rock and rock ballads for which Mr. Fiori is known, to the more playful side of tunes such as "Boite aux Lettres." It is a marked change from his "Chrysalide" album because it offers music that is fun and others that are inspiring and thought provoking.

First, let me say that "Je ne serai jamais" makes the album worth every penny. A hauntingly beautiful waltz and simple love song, "Je ne serai jamais" showcases Fiori's voice perfectly. That said, not all the songs on here do. Some of the more pop-rock numbers are a little cheezey and shouty -- Yoenai starts as a cool, accoustic number and then veers frustratingly into electronic over production -- but they're a change of pace and the album on the whole is one of the Fiori's best.

If you're just stumbling upon Patrick Fiori, you're in for a treat. He has one of the most beautiful voices on the planet -- ever. Just as importantly, he's a storyteller. There's character in how and what he sings. Chrysalide is probably still my favourite album, but should an accoustic version of this ever come out....

This is my favourite CD from Patrick yet. The man has the most perfect voice I have ever heard and never hits an off note. I have to say I really like every song on this CD and highly recommend it to anyone.

Si on Chantait Plus Fort is an incredible CD that takes you on a ride through the good, the bad, and the longing. His voice is just as good as it was in Notre-Dame de Paris and the songs are great! This CD is a must-have for Fiori fans!