The empathy with the musical instruments started with the guitar. It was with the guitar that she realised were the chords of her parent’s music come from. From The Beatles and from many others. And it was on an early age that she gave herself to the unique melodies that the jazz immortalized. The capacity of a melody to stand by itself, without the instruments. She embraced such artists as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzerald, Chet Baker, and many others and with them in her heart she set off to the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, USA, to study music. In her 4 year stay in Boston she was nominated for the «Best Jazz Song» at the Malibu Music Awards (2008); «Best Jazz Artist» at the Hollywood Music Awards ; «International Songwriting Competition» (2007) and «The John Lennon Songwriting Competition» (2008).
More than being nominated or completing her studies, Luísa was also discovering herself every year that went by. Her musical identity would further develop in New York, where she moved after finish her degree in Boston (2009). In her bags a lot of what would eventually give shape to songs that where already wandering inside her head. Hers and her mother’s who confessed to her she had dreamed that her first album would be called «The Cherry on My Cake». Maternal magic that made a dream come true.
The learning of the jazz standards, the practice done by playing a Brazilian music in bars and the stamina of her creativity all filtered into songs that would either gain live in paper or in chords. One after another. Well thought melodies with images inside. «I Would Love To», «Don`t Let Me Down», «Why Should I», among other songs that came together in an EP («My Funny Clementine»). The emphasis on the starting theme was obvious: «Not There Yet». A triple time rhythm, like a jazz waltz, colorful, an imposing chorus and violins in heaven. The record composition wasn’t to become limited to the English language. Between trips to and from Portugal, Luisa performed at the Super Bock Super Rock festival in Stock 2009. At this gig she mentions how much she would like to have a song in Portuguese. Upon her return to the States Luisa sketches a poem and melody for “O Engraxador” (the shoe shine man). That is followed by “Xico and Dolores”. For the upcoming record the will for a Portuguese cover song was still very much present. Nobody would be better to fill this part than Rui Veloso, artist that Luisa’s father listens to insistently. Luisa registers Carlos Te’s lyric and tries a different version of “Saiu para a Rua”.
«The Cherry on my Cake» is the result of all of this: of the person who dreams to live in Paris - totally inspired by French cinema. Result of the hectic New York vibe, of the familiar affection for Lisbon. From Regina Spektor to Elis Regina. From Billie Holiday to Bjork. From the 50’s to ingenuousness. From sound to image. From voice and talent: “I have a good life” she concludes.
Stormy Weather
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
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Will I sleep here will I see the stars
Stormy weather will I see you
When morning comes around
Will you lay me down
Stormy weather if you wish to stay
Stormy weather if the sky should fall
Will it help me having no dreams at all
In Luísa Sobral's song "Stormy Weather," the lyrics evoke a sense of uncertainty and longing for brighter times amidst challenging circumstances. The phrase "stormy weather" serves as a metaphor for difficult times and emotional turmoil. The opening line, "Stormy weather when the night falls, will I sleep here will I see the stars," suggests a sense of vulnerability and questioning about finding solace in the midst of dark times. The night represents a period of uncertainty and doubt, where the singer wonders if they will be able to find peace and still see the beauty in life.
The following lines, "Stormy weather will I see you, when morning comes around, will you lay me down," further explore this longing for comfort and stability. The singer questions whether they will find support and reassurance in the presence of the stormy weather. The idea of being "laid down" can symbolize finding rest and emotional security.
The next verse, "Stormy weather if you wish to stay, could you give me one more sunny day," reveals a desire for some respite from the difficult times. The singer pleads with the stormy weather, hoping that it can provide a brief period of brightness and relief. This reflects a yearning for a temporary escape from the challenges they are facing.
Finally, the last line, "Stormy weather if the sky should fall, will it help me having no dreams at all," suggests that even if the circumstances become even more daunting, losing hope and dreams would not be beneficial. It implies that holding on to dreams and aspirations, even in the face of difficulties, can offer some solace and motivation to persevere.
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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