At the age of 16 he commenced studies at the Conservatoire de Paris, under Dominique Merlet (piano) and Genevieve Joy-Dutilleux (chamber music). He has also studied with Nikita Magaloff and Paul Badura-Skoda.
Among his recordings are the waltzes and mazurkas of Chopin and the infrequently-heard chamber version of the first Chopin piano concerto, recorded with the Talich Quartet.
Luisada's playing is characterised by an exquisitely nuanced technique that places it in the tradition of Isidor Phillip, Magaloff's own teacher. He has a passion for detail which can bring out unforseen aspects of the music. His use of flexible tempos and variations in the composer's written phrasing and dynamics harks back to an earlier age when performers were less afraid to take risks with music.
Gnossiennes: No. 2
Jean-Marc Luisada Lyrics
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If you're getting out
I'll still be here when it all goes south
No more sundown songs
No more moon-shaped rings
No more anything just sitting on the sink
But that green, green rocky road
Promenade in green
Just tell me who you love
And promenade in green
It's getting colder now
Like mid-October out
You sure look older but you don't look proud
Maybe you'll take a drive
Out in your daddy's car
And have a smoke it always smelled like old cigars
On that green, green rocky road
Promenade in green
Don't have to make it up
Just tell me who you love
And promenade in green
The sun is going down
Just like it always does
No need to write it down but you will just because
It's getting colder out
You're getting older now
And you need one thing you can count on in the south
It's that green, green rocky road
Promenade in green
Don't have to make it up
Just tell me who you love
And promenade in green
It's that green, green rocky road
Promenade in green
Don't have to make it up
Just tell me who you love
And promenade in green
The lyrics of Jean-Marc Luisada's song "Gnossiennes: No. 2" paint a picture of melancholy and nostalgia. The opening lines set a somber tone, with the mention of staying when things go wrong. The singer reflects on past moments of joy and connection, symbolized by sundown songs and moon-shaped rings, that are now distant memories. The image of "sitting on the sink" conveys a sense of stagnation and longing for days gone by.
The repetition of the phrase "green, green rocky road" suggests a sense of stability and familiarity amidst the uncertain and changing circumstances. This road is a metaphor for a journey through life, where the singer seeks guidance on matters of the heart. The mention of telling "who you love" reflects a desire for authenticity and connection in a world that may feel disorienting.
As the song progresses, the imagery of autumn and the reference to an older appearance hint at the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. The mention of a drive in the father's car and the smell of old cigars evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times. Despite the changing seasons and circumstances, the green rocky road remains a constant, a place for solace and reflection.
The final verses highlight the transient nature of life, with the sun setting and the inevitability of writing down what is known. The reference to the south may signify a sense of home or roots that provide comfort and stability. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of finding solace in love and connection, even as life marches on. The green rocky road becomes a symbol of resilience and hope, a space for introspection and peace amidst the tumult of life's uncertainties.
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Written by: Lucas Swift
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