Mélusine
Cécile McLorin Salvant · 2023
45 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A captivating blend of jazz and French chanson, infused with intricate storytelling and rich emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Est‐ce ainsi que les hommes vivent ? — This opening track sets a reflective tone, exploring existential themes through lush instrumentation and Salvant's powerful vocal presence.
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Dites moi que je suis belle — A poignant exploration of beauty and self-perception, this track highlights Salvant's ability to convey deep emotion with subtlety and grace.
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Mélusine — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending mythical references with personal narrative, showcasing Salvant’s lyrical prowess and vocal versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mélusine showcases strong writing and diverse arrangements but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending narrative storytelling with musical performance.
- The instrumentation varies significantly across tracks, with some featuring traditional jazz ensembles while others use more eclectic instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- captivating storytelling experiences
- introspective late-night reflections
- delicate melodic explorations
- dynamic emotional narratives
- immersive listening journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2023, Mélusine is Cécile McLorin Salvant's follow-up to her acclaimed album Ghost Song. This project showcases her continued evolution as a leading voice in vocal jazz, further solidifying her reputation for innovative interpretations and original compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Esperanza Spalding· Nina Simone· Jazzmeia Horn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Est‐ce ainsi que les hommes vivent ? 5:26
- 2 La route enchantée 5:57
- 3 Il m’a vue nue 2:47
- 4 Dites moi que je suis belle 2:41
- 5 Doudou 5:34
- 6 Petite musique terrienne 2:20
- 7 Aida 1:03
- 8 Mélusine 3:13
- 9 Wedo 0:58
- 10 D’un feu secret 3:44
- 11 Le temps est assassin 3:49
- 12 Fenestra 5:18
- 13 Domna N’Almucs 0:44
- 14 Dame Iseut 1:33
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