Clara Bellino: Blog

SIMPLY SIX: Clara BellinoClara Bellino is a singer/songwriter from California.1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?It was putting myself to sleep when I was 9 listening to David Bowie, I loved his lyrics, metaphors, imagery and personal expression. I was writing poems, decided I was going to sing them, put them to music. I had just started playing piano.2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are someof your favorites?
I listen to a wide array of music: what I catch on radio, in my car, I love Spanish, sung, and Brazilian grooves of all kinds. But also classical, big band, japanese pop, [...]

The People's Showcase
Clara Bellino Website: http://www.clarabellino.com/Press:"Bellino's sweetness evokes a younger Faithfull,a playfulness Deborah Harry had with Blondie, and even an existential touch of the Velvet Underground's Nico, before the German songstress sank forever beneath the waves of Stygian gloom." Bruce Bellingham, Arts and Entertainment/ San Francisco NorthsideHailing from Paris, France, and growing up in a small village of the French Alps, Clara Bellino blends heartfelt rhythms, magical lyrics, and unimaginable emotions into a rare mixture of solid American songs with an unfettered sense of humor and a European sense of what is amusing. Americans probably remain puzzled by her songs in French, but are still moved by the rhythms and the performance. Her English songs are instantly understandable and the range between Europop and American Music is beguiling. All you have to do is listen to “Potential Criminal” or “Goodnight [...]

Review by Feminist Review!
 
Embarcadero Love - Clara Bellino
“I’ve got one foot in the graveone foot on a banana peelyou can call me bravebut I know the deal”
Those are the first four lines of the song “Game Up—Bigger Pickle” on Clare Bellino’s latest releaseEmbarcadero Love. After listening to the album a number of times now, I find it to be like a box of chocolates—you don’t know what experience you’re going to have each time you listen, but the end result is always a delight.Bellino’s music has been described as a cross between Suzanne Vega and David Bowie, but her sound still has its own unique quality. Bellino, who was born and raised in Paris, France and studied classical music in the Conservatory for ten years, creates music that defies genres and boundaries. There is a feeling of past, present and future in Bellino’s music; latin, jazz, pop, and rock rhythms infuse her songs with a fresh and engaging vibe.“Tout [...]

What are you hoping happens in 2010? In your life? In the world? For your friends? Your family?
What are things you want to get better at? Are you aware of time flying by? Will you try to make the most of it? Will you spread love? Any suggestions how to do that? Any of it?