Louise Chiasson Perspective on Googlelet

I am a Canadian bilingual singer-songwriter, pianist, saxophonist, and music producer. I have been told that I have a charming velvety voice shaped by pop, jazz, and Latin influences. After years of creating music quietly, I am now releasing it as a legacy project. My upcoming catalog often aims to capture the essence of daily life; any small thing I experience or witness can trigger the will to write, as well as meaningful calendar moments and current events. I also proudly release most of my music in both French and English. Returning to music after a long pause from my earlier releases is a joyful return to my lifelong musical dream.

My background is at the heart of everything I create. I have an extensive musical and artistic background, as well as years of live performance experiences. It is now refreshing to see everything I have done and all the influences I have gathered come together to bring a strange mix of pop, jazz, Latin, and a "retro vibe" to my original material. It makes it a little difficult to "place" in current music trends or genre but it is what it is, and I choose to stay in tune with what comes naturally.

Being bilingual gives me two emotional lenses, and I often feel that certain ideas "belong" to one language or the other. Musically, my influences—from jazz and Latin to ballroom—naturally shape the rhythm and flow of my songs, often inviting movement as much as reflection. My music has become a way to capture moments, feelings, and shared experiences, and to offer them in both languages as part of a legacy I hope will resonate over time.

Today, my work reflects real-life moments and often celebrates meaningful occasions that people can relate to. It became a way for me to serve a purpose, make my music more useful, beyond simply reflecting my personal journey. I now see my music as a living archive of moments both small and significant meant to be shared, felt, and revisited.

My music moves between moments of depth and seriousness, and others that are lighter and filled with whimsical thoughts and ideas. Musically, I explore and blend a variety of genres, including pop, jazz, Latin, crooner, and Dixieland influences, as well as modern traditional pop. To date, my work has featured full arrangements, often including acoustic bass, drums, piano, guitar, saxophone, vibraphone, harp, or strings. That said, I remain flexible in my approach, trying to choose instrumentation and arrangement styles that best serve the lyrics. I am also open to exploring covers and future projects centered on piano and vocals.

It is always a tricky question for me, because I enjoy blending genres from one song to the next. This one leans toward pop, with a cha-cha rhythm and a touch of adult contemporary, while still feeling light and youthful. And with so many Googlelets and Googlelettes out there, it ends up feeling quite current, even with its retro, whimsical twist.

An engaged audience, an intimate orchestra, and a sense of style that connects directly to the lyrics, all supported by a musical selection designed to offer a rainbow of emotions for the listener.

As mentioned earlier, I am drawn to soft vocals and artists with a distinctive, expressive vocal tone. I also value strong musicality, arrangements that incorporate real instruments, and structures that are not cookie-cutter, but instead shaped by and in service of the lyrics. I value thoughtful songwriting, with imagination and a poetic, metaphorical style while still keeping the songs catchy and easy to sing.

This is a difficult question. I have many favorites, but in terms of importance, I would have to say "A Candle in a Peaceful Sky of Love" and its French version "En Paix Sous un Même Ciel." Both are a call for peace in our world, a heartfelt anthem of hope and unity, a gentle reminder to stay brave, kind, and luminous even in dark times. It is a spiritual call for renewal, to choose compassion over division, hope over despair. The imagery creates a serene and universal vision of unity that transcends borders and languages. I am choosing this song because it is more than music. It’s a quiet prayer against the wars so ever-present in our world.

There are so many, but the first one that came to mind among some of my favorite jazz singers would be Ernestine Anderson. I just love her vocal tone. As implied, I have a long list of jazz performers, favorite composers like Cole Porter, and performers in pop and Latin genres that could easily make the cut.

I am not reinventing the wheel or trying to follow any popular trends. I am well aware that if I were willing to choose a more current music genre, things might be a little easier. At this point in my journey, though, it is much more important for me to approach each song as a work of art, a painting I can play with. If it carries a "deja vu" flair, realism as opposed to pop art, then that is OK! Many still enjoy the music from the past century, so what could possibly be so wrong in choosing to write with the great musical vibes it used to carry?

Interestingly, I have written more songs in the past three years than ever before. I have noticed a common thread in my writing playful vocal repetitions and a lighter, more understated delivery. While some listeners have mentioned they would enjoy hearing more of my full vocal power, choosing not to push and instead sing more softly is a conscious artistic decision. I spent many years using my full voice, and now I’m drawn to a less is more approach. As a listener myself, I tend to prefer gentler vocals throughout the day rather than constant intensity, so I naturally followed that path. If I ever decide to fully unleash that power again, it will be in a very intentional way, for a specific project that calls for it, something along the lines of Piaf.

I can’t measure success purely in financial terms. If I did, I would probably have to let this go. The reality is, in today’s music landscape, the numbers don’t always make sense from a business perspective. That said, I am truly grateful to share my music and for every person who intentionally listens, streams, or takes an interest in my journey. I have spent much of my life performing live, often for just a few people, but I always felt I was contributing something meaningful. It may not have followed the traditional idea of a career, but in the end, regardless of scale or the challenges along the way, I have done what I was meant to do and I remain proud of that.

It was not a conscious decision. It was more of a journey that revealed itself over time. I began as a figure skater at seven, while also studying piano, and by sixteen I was touring with the national team of skaters promoting the sport in Quebec. As I transitioned into professional skating, I was also performing as a concert pianist at the conservatory of music and other concert halls. Singing was always there in the background, but I was focused on other paths at the time. Then one day, I received validation that my voice was something special and that changed everything. From that moment on, singing and performing became a central part of my life.

This is my return to one of the many things I have always loved, though with a different perspective and purpose. It comes from a desire to remain present, to stay active, and to leave something meaningful behind, a reminder that nothing is ever truly impossible, and that if life once led you away from what you were meant to do, it’s never too late to return.

I have early memories of singing along to music from a large speaker made by my dad when I was just four years old. I started playing withe piano at age seven and enjoyed listening to a variety of music genres, including classical music

Probably Jill Barber, I love her music, her personality and her story. I would also tour with a Canadian fellow artist in a similar genre... like Michael Buble. He's funny, has great vocals, and I love his music. I also love our Celine so of course, I would tag along.

This question could easily become an entire blog. While the independent model gives the impression that artists are in full control of their musical destiny, the reality is much more complex. At the end of the chain, artists remain dependent on streaming platforms, third-party services, playlisting costs, PR, advertising, and social media, all driven by algorithms and often faceless systems. And now, with the rise of AI, the landscape feels even more uncertain.
This may not be what people want to hear, but in this environment, trial and error, and even basic exposure, often come at a significant financial cost, which can be out of reach for many emerging artists. As a result, some will be forced to step away or pursue other paths to make a living.
Looking ahead, on a more hopeful note, I believe one element may not only endure but grow in value: that would be live performance. It may ultimately become the most authentic and sustainable way for artists to truly connect, thrive, continue their journey, and ultimately survive from a music career.

I believe every artist is unique, and I’ve always found it difficult to compare my voice to someone else’s. I don’t feel I sound exactly like anyone, so that question has never been easy for me to answer. My voice is shaped by my own background, experiences, influences, and way of thinking, all of which are very personal. So rather than drawing direct comparisons, I see my sound as something that stands on its own.