Born in 1975 in Sicily, Italy – Misstress Barbara has made her mark as an international electronica/house music DJ. She moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada at the age of 8 and has since called Montreal her home.
Misstress Barbara released her debut artist album as a singer in 2009 entitled – I’m No Human. This album has and continues to be one of my favourite electronic albums of all time. It includes collaborations with fellow Canadian, Sam Roberts, the Brazilian Girls and Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John. The album also includes a fantastic club induced, house anthem version of Leonard Cohen’s – Dance Me To The End Of Love. Along with the album’s title single, I’m No Human – there are other beautifully crafted club floor fillers such as; Is It Ok, Four On The Floor, Etna and Push Pull. This cd is a must have for any electronic/house/club music lover – it is a staple in my music collection and as I have mentioned already – in the top 5 of my favourite electronic/house albums of all-time!
In mid 2012, Misstress Barbara released her second album artist entitled – Many Shades of Grey. This effort is more radio friendly and has a more commercial sound. This album includes not only 1 song of the week but 2. That first song is called – Many Shades of Grey. I have my own interpretations of this song to reflect recent changes in my life but the lyrics are universal, inspiring and absolutely beautiful! The second song is called – Emotional, the only thing I can say about this song is that it is just that: emotional. Each time I hear it, I feel the emotion pass completely through me – when music is able to create such a feeling in me, I know it is great!
I have included the lyrics – read them before you listen and then when you are ready – take a listen to the songs and let them transport you to a wonderful and positive place where in the ‘Many Shades of Grey’ you will see the light and become ‘Emotional’.
MANY SHADES OF GREY
I sing a song for you
’cause I can’t speak my mind
I sing it just because
True love is hard to find
The butterflies you give me
I fly on their back
They lead me straight to you
They help me stay on track
I sing oh oh oh oh….
And when I fly up high
I see the trees of green
Kids playing in the park
Places I’ve never seen
And heaven feels so real
At the sight of you
There’s nothing left to heal
‘Cause I feel brand new
I sing oh oh oh oh….
And in the many shades of grey
I see the light
When The angels fly away
Night after night
In the horizon I see the scroll
Of moonlight
And in that rosy light I know
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
And in the many shades of grey
When the angels fly away
In that rosy light I know oh oh oh oh…
And in the many shades of grey
I see the light
When the angels fly away
Night after night
In the horizon I see the scroll
of moonlight
And in the rosy light I know
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
EMOTIONAL
A hopeless love I feel this is
It’s time we both learn to forgive
If we don’t want to see it drop
If we don’t ever want it to stop
A breaking heart that’s all I feel
I’m torn apart how can I heal
This heavy load we have to bear
It just won’t get us anywhere
When you look at me
Have to turn around
When you talk to me
I don’t hear a sound
I can feel your pain
But I can’t speak
‘Cause I feel emotional
Emotional
We lay down here beneath blue skies
Showing no fear we’re old and wise
It’s no big deal been there before
This time it’s real we close the door
One last thing before you go
You are the one you need to know
If God allows a final chance
I’ll be right here ready to dance
When you look at me
Have to turn around
When you talk to me
I don’t hear a sound
I can feel your pain
But I can’t speak
‘Cause I feel emotional
Emotional
Emotional
Emotional
If it’s out of pain that you call my name
If it’s out of fear that you take my hand
Even if it hurts I can’t play this game anymore
‘Cause I feel emotional
Emotional
Emotional
Emotional
Thank you so much Misstress Barbara for I’m No Human and for Many Shades of Grey – 2 fantastic albums by a fantastic artist!!! Can’t wait for your return to Toronto!!!!
For more information about Misstress Barbara – discography, news, tour, etc…please visit her artist website at the following link:
COALITION OF POSITIVE ENERGY 