Começou a cantar em público aos 9 anos, representando sua escola no Festival de Música Idishe do Clube Hebraica, num solo à frente de um coral de 40 crianças para um público de mil pessoas.
Estuda música desde os 10 anos. Aprendeu violão com seu irmão Denny Kessous. É autodidata em percussões como cajon e pandeiro, estudou piano clássico e popular; canto lírico e popular, além de ter formação em harmonia funcional e percepção musical.
Decidida a seguir carreira musical, começou a compor, mostrando suas primeiras músicas ao público em 2001, quando fez seu primeiro show solo.
Fez suas primeiras gravações aos 16 anos, ao lado de grandes nomes como Roberto Menescal (gravação de vocal no cd de Simone Moreno, produzido por ele) e Chico Buarque (gravação de coro em faixa cantada por Chico em cd de Paulo César Feital e Jorge Simas).
Aos 18 anos abriu o show do cantor Lulu Santos no MAM, em festa da Empresa TELEMAR com a banda Disco & Cia, para um público de quatro mil pessoas.
Elogiada pelo produtor musical Alberto Rosenblit, após um show seu, foi convidada por ele a gravar um DEMO com grandes músicos como Jorge Helder, André Tandeta e Marcelo Martins. Ao ouvir o cd, Roberto Menescal fez uma música para Monique cantar, chamada Comunique-se. A música que teria letra de um dos parceiros de Menescal, ganhou letra da compositora, virando parceria dos dois.
Em 2005, foi chamada por Menescal para gravar o Cd “Liverpool Bossa”(Albatroz), lançado em julho de 2007 no Brasil, Taiwan, Colômbia e Argentina. As edições internacionais contam com a participação de Menescal. Participou através da gravadora Albatroz de mais de 10 compilações de bossa nova como os álbuns “Stevie Wonder in Bossa” e “Covres in Bossa”, entre outros.
No momento, a cantora está lançando seu primeiro Cd autoral chamado "Com essa cor". As músicas passeiam por um universo leve, e trazem uma mistura de cores e sons, através do ecletismo da cantora que vai do Pop ao Nordeste e do Clássico ao Jazz.
No Cd a cantora mostra várias facetas de sua música. Assina a direção musical e os arranjos com o Produtor musical do disco, Flávio Mendes, além de tocar vários instrumentos (reveza entre piano, violão, cajon, acordeon e percussões). É autora de 10 das 12 músicas e, não bastando, se mostra uma grande intérprete marcando canções como "Valsinha", de Chico Buarque. O Cd também conta com a participação de Roberto Menescal na parceria dos dois.
Antes mesmo do lançamento, a cantora foi indicada por Nelson Motta, no Programa Sintonia Fina, teve a música “Sala de terê”, em parceria com seu irmão, tocando na MPB FM, no programa Faro, e agora coloca a faixa título do cd “Com essa cor” na trilha sonora da novela “Ciranda de Pedra", da Tv Globo.
Remember the Time
Monique Kessous Lyrics
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When we fell in love
We were so young and innocent then
Do you remember
How it all began
It just seemed like heaven so why did it end?
Do you remember
Back in the fall
Do you remember
Us holding hands
In each other's eyes we'd stare
(Tell me)
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
When we first met girl
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
Do you remember
How we used to talk
(Ya know)
We'd stay on the phone at night till dawn
Do you remember
All the things we said like
I love you so I'll never let you go
Do you remember
Back in the Spring
Every morning birds would sing
Do you remember
Those special times
They'll just go on and on
In the back of my mind
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
When we first met girl
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
Those sweet memories
Will always be dear to me
And girl no matter what was said
I will never forget what we had
Now baby!
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
When we first met
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
When we first met
Do you remember the time
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time
Remember the times
Ooh
Remember the times
Do you remember girl
Remember the times
On the phone you and me
Remember the times
Till dawn, two or three
What about us girl
Remember the times
Do you, do you, do you, do you, do you
Remember the times
In the park, on the beach
Remember the times
You and me in Spain
Remember the times
What about, what about
Remember the times
Ooh, in the park
Remember the times
After dark
Do you, do you, do you
Remember the times
Do you, do you, do you, do you
Remember the times
Yeah yeah
The song "Remember the Time" by Monique Kessous is a beautiful reflection on a past relationship. The lyrics speak about a time when the couple fell in love and all the beautiful memories they shared. The song is full of nostalgia and longing for a time when things were simple and beautiful. The opening lines "Do you remember When we fell in love" set the tone for the song and take the listener on a journey down memory lane.
The song is full of vivid imagery, with lines like "Back in the Spring, every morning birds would sing" and "In the park, on the beach." These details create a clear picture of the beautiful moments the couple shared together. The chorus repeats "Do you remember the time" which serves as a reminder of the precious moments that were shared.
The song is a beautiful tribute to a past love and the memories that were shared. It serves as a reminder that as time passes, memories fade, but the love and the moments shared, will always be cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember
Asking the listener if they can recollect something from the past.
When we fell in love
Referring to a time in the past when the singer and the listener fell in love.
We were so young and innocent then
Expressing the idea that the singer and the listener were young and naïve at the time of falling in love.
How it all began
Asking the listener to recall the origin of their relationship.
It just seemed like heaven so why did it end?
Expressing confusion over the ending of the relationship despite the initial feelings of happiness and contentment.
Back in the fall
Referring to a specific time of year when the singer and the listener spent time together.
We'd be together all day long
Describing the extent of time the singer and the listener spent with each other in the past.
Us holding hands
Recalling a physical aspect of the relationship between the artist and the listener.
In each other's eyes we'd stare
Describing a romantic moment between the artist and the listener when they would gaze into each other's eyes.
Tell me)
Requesting feedback from the listener on the things the artist has been reminiscing about.
Do you remember the time
Reiterating the importance of the past memory being discussed and asking the listener to confirm their recollection of it.
When we first met girl
Referring to the initial meeting between the artist and the listener and addressing the listener affectionately.
How we used to talk
Recalling the way the singer and the listener communicated in the past.
We'd stay on the phone at night till dawn
Describing a specific ritual the singer and the listener had of talking on the phone late into the night.
All the things we said like
Recalling things previously said between the singer and the listener.
I love you so I'll never let you go
Recalling a sentiment of love and commitment shared between the artist and the listener.
Back in the Spring
Referring to a specific time of year when the artist and the listener spent time together.
Every morning birds would sing
Describing the ambiance of the environment in which the singer and the listener spent time together in the past.
Those special times
Referring to significant moments the singer and the listener experienced in the past.
They'll just go on and on
Expressing the idea that the moments that the artist and the listener shared will persist in their memory.
In the back of my mind
Referring to the lasting memories of the artist and the listener's past experiences.
Those sweet memories
Describing the artist's fondness for the memories that he and the listener shared.
Will always be dear to me
Expressing the idea that the memories shared between the singer and the listener will remain emotionally significant to the singer.
And girl no matter what was said
Addressing the listener affectionately and emphasizing the lasting nature of their relationship despite any negative experiences.
I will never forget what we had
Expressing the intention to hold dear to the valuable memories and experiences shared with the listener in the past.
Now baby!
Addressing the listener affectionately and expressing a sense of urgency in reliving the memories of their past relationship.
Remember the times
Reiterating the importance of looking back at shared memories with the listener.
On the phone you and me
Recalling how the artist and the listener spent time together talking on the phone in the past.
Till dawn, two or three
Describing the extensive amount of time that the artist and the listener spent talking on the phone late into the night.
In the park, on the beach
Recalling specific locations where the singer and the listener spent time together in the past.
You and me in Spain
Recalling a specific time and place where the singer and the listener shared an experience together.
What about, what about
Asking the listener to reflect on a specific aspect of the memories being recollected.
After dark
Referring to a specific time of day when the artist and the listener spent time together in the past.
Yeah yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm in recalling the past memories shared with the listener.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Theodore Riley, Bernard Belle, Michael Joe Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Márcia Marli Ribeiro Franzoi
Ficou linda em ritmo de Bossa!!!!
Marília Barreto
Eu ameiiiiiiii
Clinton Charles
Michael aplaudiría con gusto este gran arreglo músical. Excelente.
Thiago guerreiro
Ficou MARAVILHOSO...Nota 10000
Silvia Patricia Ortega
Beautiful arrangements Monique! Lovely indeed. Congrats!!!
CL Phelps
Very nice! Ten years ago today, we lost him. Will never forget.
Thiago guerreiro
Autores : Jackson / Rilley / Belle.
Goran Tonkic
like like like :)
lazarusreversal
i kind of prefer this over the original
FLAMAND MICHEL
i love you