More than a simple jazz tune, Denis Caouette's "Mi Isla" is a sensation, an immersive cerebral excursion for anyone who has ever dreamed of trading frigid mornings for perfect beaches. "Mi Isla" is jazz-based but mood- and feeling-led, and it's a musical passport with warmth, color, and gentle freedom.
"Mi Isla" captures the moment when the mind has left cold behind, if not the body itself. It's storytelling that is fluid, expressive, and highly human. A lot of what makes the song emotional is Marie-Christine Tremblay's singing. Her voice is warm and soothing, gently whisking you away to the island, wherever that may be in their mind.
The band/composer of the lyrics, music, and arrangements, Denis Caouette, opens with thoughtful studio guitar, gentle programming, and layers of backing vocals that provide depth to what is a laid-back feel tune. The alto and tenor saxophones bring warmth and character to the arrangement; the trumpet and trombone, depth of range and gentle force.
With the addition of violins, the song takes on a gentle, movie-like quality that feels like entering a dream. The groove is straightforward, with the bass and drums rock-solid, allowing the track to breathe as if exhaling in rhythm. The song was produced by Martin Larose at Studio Septentrio. "Mi Isla" is soul jazz that reminds you that a song can make you feel the sun on your skin again, even if it's still winter outside.
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