A professional musician since 1983, Moncef quickly asserted himself as one of Switzerland’s leading Jazz artists, thanks in part to the body of work he assembled with his Trio. In the course of his career he has played with the likes of Bob Berg, Alvin Queen, Reggie Johnson, Harold Danko, John Stubblefield, Joe LaBarbera, Michael Brecker, Larry Grenadier, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bill Stewart, Idris Muhammad, James Cammack, Jack DeJohnette, Tom Warrington, Scott Colley, Sangoma Everett and Billy Brooks, among many others.
Emily
Moncef Genoud Lyrics
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Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
Too
The song "Emily" by Moncef Genoud is a beautiful tribute to the name Emily. The song starts with the repetition of her name, which suggests that Emily carries a special significance to the singer. The following lines "Has the murmuring sound of may/ All silver bells, coral shells, carousels/ And the laughter of children at play" evoke a serene and joyful atmosphere. Emily's name is associated with the pleasant sights and sounds of nature and childhood, which creates a feeling of nostalgia and warmth.
The chorus "Say Emily, Emily, Emily/ And we fade to a marvelous view/ Two lovers alone and out of sight/ Seeing images in the firelight/ As my eyes visualize a family" reveals the narrative of the song. Emily's name acts as a portal to a wonderful memory of two lovers sitting by the fire, imagining their future family. Emily represents an idealized image of the perfect partner and mother, which adds a romantic and hopeful tone to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeating the name Emily to create a peaceful and calming sound
Has the murmuring sound of may
Emily sounds like the gentle sound of spring, with its leaves and flowers rustling in the breeze
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Referencing objects that represent joy and happiness, such as bells at Christmas, shells at the beach, and carousels at carnivals
And the laughter of children at play
The sound of children playing is musical and fills one's heart with joy
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Inviting the listener to join in and enjoy the peaceful, calming sound of the name Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
By repeating the name Emily and focusing on it, one can create a sense of calm and peace that leads to a beautiful and wonderful experience
Two lovers alone and out of sight
A scene of two people in love, who are in their own world and unavailable to others
Seeing images in the firelight
As they sit by the fire, they visualize their future and create images of what their life together will be like
As my eyes visualize a family
The artist is imagining a future with Emily, where they have children and a happy family life
They see Emily, Emily
In his visions of the future, the artist sees Emily as a central figure in their happy family life
Too
A simple addition to the previous line, perhaps indicating that the singer is lost in his thoughts and emotions
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Written by: RICKY ROSS, SCOTT FRASER, PETE WEBB
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