Enchanting. Angelic. Mesmerizing. Sweet. Effortless. Dreamy. Pure. Intense. These are a few words that describe the voice, and vocal style, of Danielle Licari. Whether singing in her native French, or using her voice as the instrument without words, she remains one of the most gifted and unique vocal musicians to grace this earth. The gorgeous voice and musicality of this famous 1960’s and 70’s artist are truly rare. While Ms. Licari retired from professional recordings and concerts in the mid-1980’s, postings of her music on YouTube.com reveal she continues to have a significant, worldwide group of devoted fans. Adoring fans. Enchanted and loyal followers of the muse known as Danielle Licari. According to legend, the Sirens could sing a melody of such beauty and seduction that it would enchant people, particularly sailors, and leave them powerless. The Sirens (half woman and half fish) were awed and feared, as their voices, and instruments of the flute and lyre, led men to their death. Danielle Licari's voice has the power to charm and capture listeners, yet its purity is reminiscent of heavenly beings—the sound of an angel. She remains as elusive as the Sirens of Greek mythology, since very little is known about her personal life apart from music. Danielle Licari may be most well known for a piece originally written for trumpet and strings. The French composer Saint Preux was working in a studio when he overheard Ms. Licari, who happened to be recording in the same building. Mr. Preux was so deeply impressed by her voice that he asked her to sing the melody originally composed for trumpet. “Concerto Pour une Voix” (“Concerto for a Voice”) was born and became France’s #1 1969 radio hit and 13th most-played song. This collaboration produced the highest professional success for both artists. Her voice “mimics” a trumpet with distinct, yet never harsh, staccato sounds, to soaring, seemingly effortless, melodic glissandos and sustained, pure tones. Ms. Licari’s fame quickly spread to Asia, as well as Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Israel, Korea and Japan. “Concerto Pour une Voix” sold approximately 15 million copies and total album sales reached over 20 million worldwide, as she released additional recordings. She recorded and released a total of 14 albums. In the early 1970's Danielle Licari had several concert tours where she visited all of Japan’s major cities, as well as Canada and latinamerica. She gained popularity in Canada, performing the musical drama “Concerto pour Hélène” in honour of Hélène Boulé, the wife of Samuel de Champlain, who founded Quebec City. Ms. Licari premiered the work performing with The Quebec Symphony Orchestra and the choir of St-Dominique Church, all part of the city's 370th anniversary celebration. Danielle Licari became a unique artist that sold songs without words, using her impressive soprano range, interpretation, cantabile style and well-developed technique to reach whistle tones and perform amazing trills. She is considered to be a pioneer in this type of hybrid music—combining orchestral pieces from the classical repertoire with pop-rock elements and electronic sounds. All information found on this site has been researched and can be sustented by facts. Danielle Licari sings "L'homme aux oiseaux" |
