After a career spanning over 20 years and 2 million albums sold, the Swedish singer with the unique vocal signature makes her grand return to the Masterworks label with her new album of English covers of great pop songs from yesterday and today: Grand Songs.It's been a very long time (twenty years to be exact) since Lisa Ekdahl last recorded songs written by others. She enjoys the exercise; she has excelled at it before. However, she needed the spark, the flutter of wings that inspires you that it's the right thing to do, at that exact moment. In this case, there was a request for a version of "Dream a Little Dream of Me" for the soundtrack of a Swedish documentary. Amidst lockdowns, postponed shows, and shelved projects, this little dream grew big enough to give birth to Grand Songs.This album of covers is unique in her career, as it features modern pop songs from the 1950s to the present day. Imagine "Grand Songs" as a cozy, bohemian, and warm party where Billie Eilish toasts with The Beatles, and Bob Dylan breaks bread with Beyoncé.The final selection of songs is a message in itself. It's a time machine that reflects the dizzying abundance of the digital age. A secret advantage of covers is also to discreetly convey very personal messages through someone else's words. "That's true for me as it is for any listener. If a song deeply touches you, it's often because it gives expression to intimate feelings," explains Lisa.Ultimately, "Grand Songs" is a very interesting step in Lisa's musical journey. Charming, tender, surprising... Her versions of Billie Eilish or Beyoncé show that she can connect with the most contemporary pop, while remaining true to her style.Grand Songs proves to be dreamlike, poetic, and timeless, Jazzy with a hint of Soul and Folk.The ultimate 'Feel Good' album!
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