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Chrysalide

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I had no idea who Patrick Fiori was until I stumbled upon this CD 3 years ago in Paris. After listening to the first 3 tracks I bought it without any further hesitation. He has a smooth clear high voice which is easy on the ear. The music, being sung in French is too marvellous for words. I don't understand a word, but it's great!! Buy it, you won't regret it!

Even if you do not understand a single lyric, it is impossible not to be moved by the beauty of Patrick's voice. In fact, even though I speak French, one of the songs I most appreciated on this album is Terra Umana, sung in the language of Corse, which I do not understand. With the force, control, and range of his voice, and with the emotion communicated through several of the songs, it is no surprise that he has a background in musical theater (Notre Dame de Paris). I urge my fellow English-speakers not to miss the opportunity to discover this incredibly gifted French artist.

This is Patrick's first album that I listened to. I am glad that I heard this one before "Prends-moi". If "Prends-moi" were my first experience with Patrick Fiori, I would never have given him another chance. As far as essential Patrick Fiori repertoire goes, "Chrysalide" is the official first album. This is when we see the real Patrick. The first album is to commercial and superficial. His beautiful voice gets lost in all the synethetic sound effects. On "Chrysalide" he really shows his true self for the first time. It's Patrick expressing Patrick. Not Patrick expressing what his producers want him to express. In "Chrysalide" he plunges into philosophy, religion, patriotism. It's not just about romantic love. His tone is a perfect blend of melancholy and optimism. His voice appeals to young girls on a very archetypical level. This is what Prince Charming sounds like. This is the romantic hero that 7-year old girls dream of.

This is a wonderful CD-- Patrick Fiori has an amazing voice. He is incredibly good with putting emotion and expression into his singing along with being able to actually sing.
You don't really need to understand French to enjoy this music, but I suppose it helps. I haven't been taking it in school for too long, so I obviously did not understand everything, but I still loved it!

This album is also great as well as "Prends-moi" and "Patrick Fiori.", the last one. "Terra Umana" shows the great power of his voice that can be romantic, sad, strong and mild at the same time.
And in general this album shows his vocal capacity. He takes such notes!!! If you listened to "Etre la" (the second song), you would understand what I mean. All songs are really beautiful. They are the mirror of his soul. Definitely.
I encourage you to but it weither you know French or not!!

Like many others, I recently discovered The Hunchback of Notre Dame DVD with Fiori, Garou and Pelletier. I had read some mediocre reviews of Fiori's first couple of CDs so didn't buy them, but took a chance based on the reviews of this CD and it is really a great CD! I've played it about 20 times since I got it in the mail. What a great voice and the songs are similar in style to the more current ones by Pelletier, who is excellent as well (as is Garou, who I finally got to see in concert and would encourage you all to see if you ever get to Canada or France when he is on tour).

Chrysalide is my favourite of Patrick Fiori's albums. I stumbled upon his voice in the _Notre Dame de Paris_ soundtrack (excellent as well, btw) that I picked up from my brother's college radio station clearance bin for arround $5. I stopped stock still when I heard Fiori's voice. WHO is that?

I agree with everyone who says that this album is far better than _Prends Moi_. Artistically, _Chrysalide_ is light years ahead of the earlier one and really allows Fiori's voice to shine. The crystalline quality of his tenor combined with the heart... it's rare to find this quality of popular music. I'm thrilled his career is doing so well.