Les métiers (the jobs you like)
by @ambroise · @johnnycashpoint
Liner Notes
Ambroise: They made a documentary in my local university about social precariousness among students. One of the student said she would soon be able to support her family back. The only trouble is the jobs she would like to take don’t pay well. I could relate to that. Thank you @johnnycashpoint for your bass !
#12barbluegrey #chanson #french #withtranslation #modal-challenge #locrian
Lyrics
(english translation below)
Nous avons dépouillé vos références Analysé toutes vos compétences Recensé vos envies vos exigences
Nos algorithmes ont rempli leur fonction Sans un doute votre situation Ne vous laisse, à choisir, que deux options
Les métiers qui vous plaisent rapportent peu Ceux qui sont nécessaires ou soucieux D’être utile à chacun au moins un peu
Si l’on veut rapporter beaucoup d’argent Il suffit d’accorder cyniquement Ma morale à un salaire indécent
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Les métiers qui me plaisent rapportent peu Ceux qui sont nécessaires ou soucieux D’être utile à chacun au moins un peu
We've gone through your references Analyzed all your skills Listed your desires your requirements
Our algorithms have done their job Without a doubt your situation Leaves you only two options to choose from
The jobs you like pay little Those that are necessary or concerned To be useful to everyone at least a little
If one want to make a lot of money One just need to choose cynically An indecent salary and the according ethic
bridge
The jobs I like pay little Those that are necessary or concerned To be useful to everyone at least a little
Comments
This is a fun arrangement. I like the rhythm, little pauses and the delivery. I really love listening to the French version and I also feel like the English translation reads well like a lyric that could be sung too (which is not always the case with translations of lyrics.) and yes, oh so true for most artistic folks especially. Haha. 🙌🎶
The unsettled mode fits very nicely with the angsty theme, as does the vocal delivery. It reminds me of driving with my son who likes French language (and Cypriot 😐) radio when travelling (don't ask) -- though usually more "euro-pop" than the edgy, jazzish number you and j$ have created.
I like the sound palette too: the fuzzed guitar cuts through nicely and the harmonica has nicely rounded, circular dynamics (hope that makes sense).
Quite challenging to compose in the Locrian mode, but this came out sounding great. The lyrics are well done and relate a sad but true story. Great job with this.
Nice chunky lead guitar! Very, very thick tone. I like the offbeat jazzy rhythm and the naturalness of the vocal performance. Very clever lyrics!
I find it very hard to write in locrian. This scale seems to unstable you'd probably end up in phygrian. But you managed to write something very jazzy
"Accorder cyniquement ma morale a un salaire indécent" tres jolie phrase pour une triste vérité. Cela clot parfaitement la chanson!
“Il suffit d’accorder cyniquement Ma morale à un salaire indécent”.
That is so true. Love the choppy rhythm on the guitar and nice touch with the harmonica in the bridge. 😎
I definitely feel this, from reading the English translation! I love these jazzy guitar chords you're playing. And locrian! Damn. This is awesome.