Search - William Sheller :: En Solitaire

THE cd

Martin Loehnig | 10/01/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"well, what to say? it's one of the best records i've EVER heard. the french singer and his piano -- and of course his best songs. you like a mixture of "chanson" and classical music? just buy it!!!!!"

Great recording, fantastic performance

Martin Loehnig | 02/11/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A must have CD by one of the best (it's not too difficult as the competition is weak) French artist. If you like the piano, and if you love stereophile type recordings (i.e. clean, spacious, detailled, warm but not heavy sound) you can't go wrong with this one. Enjoy..."

Heart-breakingly beautiful......

Martin Loehnig | 02/18/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sheller at his best, warm and sad (often), but full of punch. As he puts it himself, "It's really simple, finally: / I'm not going to whine, / but I'll let everyone know I still love you / I love you most." ("J'me generai pas pour dire que j'taime encore") Lost love is his main topic, but he is always so witty, poetic, and original that his songs never feel syrupy and sentimental. A lot of songs also deal with adolescent love and that mysterious, fragile transition between childhood and adult age. His touch always remains wonderfully delicate, whatever topic he chooses, and the music is drop-dead gorgeous. Arguably the best CD of the decade."