I love you Val-d'Or
Opening with plaintive piano in minor chords and soaring violin, the folk-neoclassical blend is enriched by intimate stereo panning and lush Dolby surround. The warm French Canadian vocal adds melismatic runs, supported subtly by strings and contemplative instrumental passages.
I love you Val-d'Or
Opening with plaintive piano in minor chords and soaring violin, the folk-neoclassical blend is enriched by intimate stereo panning and lush Dolby surround. The warm French Canadian vocal adds melismatic runs, supported subtly by strings and contemplative instrumental passages.
Lyrics
Short Instrumental Intro
Violin
Verse 1
Ooooooooooooooh
Located up North, peaceful and serene
Val-d'Or, a small town with a tranquil scene
No Mexican heat, no Olympic stage to see
But a spirit unique, almost magical and free
Small Quebec town with a smile so bright
Despite the cold, hearts burn with light
Syncopated Bass
Pre Chorus
And surely by tomorrow, the streets will fill with snow
And people will start up their snowmobiles to go
Chorus, module up a key
Val-d'Or, my hometown dear
I left you behind some years ago
But I never forgot you, no
I love you, Val-d'Or
Catchy Hook
In winter and summer both
Post-Chorus
And when I travel to lands afar
I speak of you with pride so true
Of your precious golden mines that are
And forests with trails shining through
And when a stranger asks me where
I answer, in Quebec up North somewhere
Where people welcome warmly and party till late
Acoustic Guitar Solo
Verse 2
We're not Montreal or Quebec, it's true
We know we don't have their fame to pursue
But we're the region of thousand lakes and forests great
All sports are played in summer and winter's state
And I invite you all to visit and see
Pre-Chorus
And surely by tomorrow, the trails will be snow-white
And some will take their skis out for a hiking delight
Chorus, module up a key
Val-d'Or, my hometown dear
I left you behind some years ago
But I never forgot you, no
I love you, Val-d'Or
Catchy Hook
In winter and summer both
Post-Chorus
And when I travel to lands afar
I speak of you with pride so true
Of your precious golden mines that are
And forests with trails shining through
And when a stranger asks me where
I answer, in Quebec up North somewhere
Where people welcome warmly and party till late
Build
Piano Solo
Post-Chorus
And when I travel to lands afar
I speak of you with pride so true
Of your precious golden mines that are
And forests with trails shining through
And when a stranger asks me where
I answer, in Quebec up North somewhere
Where people welcome warmly and party till late
Verse 3
On our frozen lakes in winter's hold
Ice fishing huts make villages of old
Fishermen pierce the ice with augers bright
To live out moments filled with pure delight
Stories are told around the warming stove
While fishing lines wait in the depths below
It's our way to keep alive and true
The traditions of days we once knew
Post-Chorus
And when I travel to lands afar
I speak of you with pride so true
Of your precious golden mines that are
And forests with trails shining through
And when a stranger asks me where
I answer, in Quebec up North somewhere
Where people welcome warmly and party till late
Big Finish
Oh, I will never forget you, never
Whether I'm here or abroad wherever
Val-d'Or, a town where it's good to stay forever
And when a stranger asks me where
I answer, in Quebec up North somewhere
Where people welcome warmly and party till late
Big Finish
Oh, I will never forget you, never
Whether I'm here or abroad wherever
Val-d'Or, a town where it's good to stay forever