Biography
birdpaula - give in to love
birdpaula is an multi-disciplinary american artist who has lives in Paris. Singer-songwriter, painter and photographer she released “Give in to Love” in 2011 - an album of many musical nuances. Produced by Renaud Letang, one of the top French producers Feist, Peaches, Jamie Lidell, the album is both a quest for identity and a search for lost time, but above all an irresistible invitation to the here and now.
With "Give In To Love" birdpaula recomposes the puzzle of her singular and fertile life with an ever-varied musical score always suited to the expression of her true and profound identity: that of a multi-faceted artist in love with freedom. This independence becomes the lever of the catchy songs on the album - as in the cheeky impudence of "Bird Will Fly”, recalling Nancy Sinatra in her heyday. birdpaula skillfully conjures up musical references and styles as in the 60’s soul feel of "Take the Sway Train," to the playful mix of surrealism, boogie-woogie and ragtime in the joyous and kaleidoscopic "Picnic Party." It is as if the eye of the painter, fond of certain colors, connects with the musician’s palette of atmospherique soundscapes. And so "Sensuality" is never far from her admiration for Marvin Gaye, whereas "Diamonds To Light" or "Where is My Heart" echoes the feminine singer-songwriters of the early 70’s like Carole King or the white soul of Laura Nyro. With finely-honed lyrics, forceful melodies, jazz voicings and elegant, minimalist arrangements, birdpaula bestows on this modern and upbeat album all the coherence of her rich personality. The upshot is guaranteed. birdpaula knows how to shed light on the past, summoning buried memories and emotions to embody her songs. Here it is not a question of nostalgia or revival, it is as if the spirit of an era is reborn in the captivating charm of this album. And so it goes, an artist takes flight.
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