Thank you for the visit, Wesley. It is an honor to be complimented by a singer like you. Your three-octave range and vocal quality got you accepted into the Duke Ellington School of Music in D.C. Even though you had to postpone your formal music studies I know that with your incredible voice and your deep faith you will be a great Gospel star some day...and you already are one in my book! Blessings, Alexandra
PS added later:I am so glad you are recording now. I have enjoyed producing your tracks for my new song "Holy Spirit/Time Coming" and the old 1905 classic "Eye on the Sparrow" (both posted on Soundclick.com).
Guestbook
Alexandra Lajoux
Arlington VA
Wesley Robinson
Alexandria
Hey, you got soul, your vocals are great as always. May God Bless you and yours.
Alexandra Lajoux
Merci pour la visite, Jeanie! Your name resonates with music, especially at this time of year. Thank you for your encouragement re "Je Retaime." Bonne Annee!
Jeanie Carroll
Sedona, AZ
Hi! Joyeux Noël! Meilleurs voeux pour l'année qui vient. I enjoyed Je Retaime a lot...just joined the idolunderground site and was surfing around. I am an américaine who sings in French from time to time. Anyway, enjoying your recordings....wishing you the best for the New Year! Vive la musique!
Jeanie
Jeanie
Jerry
NYC
Best regards from NY!
Alexandra Lajoux
Arlington VA
Greetings Howard. So good to hear from you! Things have been a little slow here at the old message board; I feel like the "Maytag Repairman" in that old commercial. With encouragement from good souls like you, I'll continue to record songs in the new year, posting them first on Soundclick.com. Once they get in an actual album, I'll post them here. Do check out my latest on Soundclick.com--Liberty and Je Retaime/I Relove You (in French and English). Meanwhile, let us rejoice. In this Advent season, people of all the ancient yet ever new faiths look forward to festivals of lights reflecting the Light. In harmonious friendship always, Alexandra
Howard B.
Manhasset, New York
Alexandra: Best of the holidays to you and your family. We're looking forward to you making more music in the New Year!
Howard
Howard
Alexandra
Arlington VA
To all members of the military past or present THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. And to all military families THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITH. May God bless you all abundantly. Let us all visit military monuments to honor America's finest today: Veterans Day 2006.
Alexandra
Arlington VA
Thanks for visiting, Cindy Lou. It so happens that I have written a song in praise of Texas, based on my recent travels there. As soon as I record it, I'll post it here and send it to you! Love your program. Blessings, Alexandra
PS: Next up - a song about Virginia!
PS: Next up - a song about Virginia!
Cindy Lou
Texas....where else?
I was surfing for songs for my Radio Program and came upon your website. Nice songs! Keep up the good work.
~Cindy Lou'
Minuteman Radio
www.RepublicRadio.com
Sat.8pm pacific/10PM central
~Cindy Lou'
Minuteman Radio
www.RepublicRadio.com
Sat.8pm pacific/10PM central
Alexandra Lajoux
Arlington VA
Thank you all for writing me! I am just back from my trip to California Columbus Day week end to sing "We Thank You" with San Diego guitarist/singer Corey Nitschke at the first annual convention of the Military Writers Society of America in San Diego on October 13, 2006. Wish y'all could have been there. Later this month, I hope to post some new songs on this website. Keep visiting!
Paula Alprin
Alexandria, Virginia
Alex,
Even tho I met you after a performance of Natural Theatricals' "ION" just one year ago, I feel like I've known you for longer. Far longer. I find you to be quite intelligent and perceptive.
So, it's no surprise to learn you're a talented gal to boot!
Your song, "Daddy's Crown" is very touching, and your vocal ability is extremely versatile. In my humble opinion, you can sing in many styles, including musical theatre, spiritual, pop and especially country. Nashville needs to know about your beautiful voice! I really mean it!!
Sincerely, Paula
Even tho I met you after a performance of Natural Theatricals' "ION" just one year ago, I feel like I've known you for longer. Far longer. I find you to be quite intelligent and perceptive.
So, it's no surprise to learn you're a talented gal to boot!
Your song, "Daddy's Crown" is very touching, and your vocal ability is extremely versatile. In my humble opinion, you can sing in many styles, including musical theatre, spiritual, pop and especially country. Nashville needs to know about your beautiful voice! I really mean it!!
Sincerely, Paula
Max Bunyan
The Home of The Brave & Land of The Free
P.S. Alexandra, Thank You most of all for Honoring our American Soldiers and Allied Forces who sacrifice their lives to preserve our Freedom....Thank You for your courage to sing and to inspire and Honor our Brave Soldiers!
Max Bunyan
Dodge City, Kansas
Alexandra,
You are so gifted in your writing and have such a beautiful voice.
Your lyrics and the cry of your heart in each arrangement are so penetrating!
Your musicians on this project weave their way through the intensity of your heart on each song....if the music is happy or lighter...their instruments and voices brighten each piece. When your heart is crying out in a song....their accompaniments surge through the deep and secret revelations of your heart.
Your recording and mixing team have also done an incredible job of capturing your music and your heartache and pain...your walk through the Valley of the Shadow...your sunlight and your hope in Him!
God has great opportunities for you!
Blessings to you my friend!
Max
You are so gifted in your writing and have such a beautiful voice.
Your lyrics and the cry of your heart in each arrangement are so penetrating!
Your musicians on this project weave their way through the intensity of your heart on each song....if the music is happy or lighter...their instruments and voices brighten each piece. When your heart is crying out in a song....their accompaniments surge through the deep and secret revelations of your heart.
Your recording and mixing team have also done an incredible job of capturing your music and your heartache and pain...your walk through the Valley of the Shadow...your sunlight and your hope in Him!
God has great opportunities for you!
Blessings to you my friend!
Max
Alan Sobel
Virginia
Dear Alex,
You are simply inspirational. Some smart agent will be picking you up for the story of your life yet to unfold. Thanks for all you give to all you touch.
Forever,
Alan
You are simply inspirational. Some smart agent will be picking you up for the story of your life yet to unfold. Thanks for all you give to all you touch.
Forever,
Alan
Charles Wilson
Woodbridge, VA
2nd part of review:
Listening to Who’s Walkin Who, my mind momentarily lapsed to Patsy Cline. Umm… Patsy Cline singing to a Caribbean beat. But who is to say that if Patsy had not lived longer that she would not have ventured into that realm. Suffice to say, I found the song to have a unique twinge of calypso, almost reggae.
Little things make a song and that was no different with We Thank You. The trumpet, foremost, adds the perfect element in this song. It was an unexpected, but brilliant addition and the trumpet really makes the song. The piano playing is also superb. I found Lajoux’s singing in this song, reminiscent of Joan Baez. The lyrics were perfectly penned with splendid accompanying harmony vocals. Not too mention a great bridge in this song. I hope “We Thank You” song gets heard by our men in uniform around the world.
Another song I enjoyed was the Ballad of JoJo. I think Lajoux needs to slum around Nashville. While Lajoux turns in a fine singing performance, sometimes a tune is just meant for another voice. Like Ray Charles singing “Georgia.” Ray does a good job with that song, but I prefer Willie Nelson on vocals. No offence to Lajoux, but Dolly Pardon and Reba McIntyre vocals came to mind on the Ballad of JoJo.
I would have this CD in my playlist rotation for my car. The tone of Lajoux’s voice and the blend of easy-listening tunes are great for introspective reflection and lowering one’s blood pressure in this stressed out world we live.
Listen to Every Mountaintop. It’s rare to hear such heartfelt vocals calling out. Not just because the song has a gospel feel, but you can really sense the singers are singing from their heart to you. This song is typical of all the songs that Lajoux penned. Great lyrics, a gentle melody, with just the right measure of a lilting falsetto to keep the song threaded together.
In summary, a very good debut CD by Alexandra Lajoux.
Listening to Who’s Walkin Who, my mind momentarily lapsed to Patsy Cline. Umm… Patsy Cline singing to a Caribbean beat. But who is to say that if Patsy had not lived longer that she would not have ventured into that realm. Suffice to say, I found the song to have a unique twinge of calypso, almost reggae.
Little things make a song and that was no different with We Thank You. The trumpet, foremost, adds the perfect element in this song. It was an unexpected, but brilliant addition and the trumpet really makes the song. The piano playing is also superb. I found Lajoux’s singing in this song, reminiscent of Joan Baez. The lyrics were perfectly penned with splendid accompanying harmony vocals. Not too mention a great bridge in this song. I hope “We Thank You” song gets heard by our men in uniform around the world.
Another song I enjoyed was the Ballad of JoJo. I think Lajoux needs to slum around Nashville. While Lajoux turns in a fine singing performance, sometimes a tune is just meant for another voice. Like Ray Charles singing “Georgia.” Ray does a good job with that song, but I prefer Willie Nelson on vocals. No offence to Lajoux, but Dolly Pardon and Reba McIntyre vocals came to mind on the Ballad of JoJo.
I would have this CD in my playlist rotation for my car. The tone of Lajoux’s voice and the blend of easy-listening tunes are great for introspective reflection and lowering one’s blood pressure in this stressed out world we live.
Listen to Every Mountaintop. It’s rare to hear such heartfelt vocals calling out. Not just because the song has a gospel feel, but you can really sense the singers are singing from their heart to you. This song is typical of all the songs that Lajoux penned. Great lyrics, a gentle melody, with just the right measure of a lilting falsetto to keep the song threaded together.
In summary, a very good debut CD by Alexandra Lajoux.
Charles W. Wilson
Woodbridge, Virginia
Wow o wow. I’m impressed with “We Thank You”. What great lyrics and great singing that has genuine feel and meaning!
Where do I begin? The musicianship on this CD is all first rate. As well as the accompanying vocals and blend of vocal harmonies.
I was truly in amazement at Lajoux’s exceptional songwriting skills.
Let me start with Magdalena. Lajoux have her best singing performance on the entire CD with this song. I don’t know how to describe it, but she got it right. The tone. The inflection. Somedays we get up on the right side of bed. I think Lajoux was on the right side of the guitar. Alexandra’s vocals are perfect on this song and perfect for the song.
But as much as Alex turns in a “beyond herself” singing performance on Magdalena, the best tune on the CD is Borderline. Lajoux may have run out of money while recording the song to get it perfect, but sometimes best performances are turned in when the stakes are high and resources are limited. Chas Chandler, ex-Animals bassist, often reminded other bands he managed, that “House of the Rising Sun” was recorded for $40 dollars. I think Lajoux and her musicians gave Borderline all they had and it shows. The song’s melody and lyrics sound like it was written for Roger and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma.” Being a musician of 37 years, I’m a bit more musically critical, but the quality of guitar work and fiddle on Borderline were beyond my expectations. The string instruments meld beautifully together. Really, Borderline sounds fit for a Broadway stage.
Listening to Who’s Walkin Who, my mind momentarily lapsed to Patsy Cline. Umm… Patsy Cline singing to a Caribbean beat. But who is to say that if Patsy had not lived longer that she would not have ventured into that realm. Suffice to say, I found the song to have a unique
Where do I begin? The musicianship on this CD is all first rate. As well as the accompanying vocals and blend of vocal harmonies.
I was truly in amazement at Lajoux’s exceptional songwriting skills.
Let me start with Magdalena. Lajoux have her best singing performance on the entire CD with this song. I don’t know how to describe it, but she got it right. The tone. The inflection. Somedays we get up on the right side of bed. I think Lajoux was on the right side of the guitar. Alexandra’s vocals are perfect on this song and perfect for the song.
But as much as Alex turns in a “beyond herself” singing performance on Magdalena, the best tune on the CD is Borderline. Lajoux may have run out of money while recording the song to get it perfect, but sometimes best performances are turned in when the stakes are high and resources are limited. Chas Chandler, ex-Animals bassist, often reminded other bands he managed, that “House of the Rising Sun” was recorded for $40 dollars. I think Lajoux and her musicians gave Borderline all they had and it shows. The song’s melody and lyrics sound like it was written for Roger and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma.” Being a musician of 37 years, I’m a bit more musically critical, but the quality of guitar work and fiddle on Borderline were beyond my expectations. The string instruments meld beautifully together. Really, Borderline sounds fit for a Broadway stage.
Listening to Who’s Walkin Who, my mind momentarily lapsed to Patsy Cline. Umm… Patsy Cline singing to a Caribbean beat. But who is to say that if Patsy had not lived longer that she would not have ventured into that realm. Suffice to say, I found the song to have a unique
Larry Dell
Arlington, Virginia
Dear Alexandra, Congratulations on the release of your single, "We Thank You." I just heard that the AmericaSupportsYou.com website of the Department of Defense will be featuring it soon. That's great news as this song is so moving. I believe that it will move many hearts to express richly deserved thanks to our brave men and women in uniform.
Jonathan Hopkins
What a great site & song from a singular, kind-hearted and Christ-centered woman. Alex, hope that you liked my poetry book, "Golden Dreams on Copper Wings"
Frank Sonnenberg
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Some people dream about what they hope to do one day while others turn those dreams into reality. Congratulations. . .This is wonderful!!!