With their recent recording, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version), Francois Marius and Berenice provide a refreshing version of Billie Jean. The song is reduced to its bare essence, however, as it starts with the tender strum of an acoustic guitar, that calmly sets the sweet and quiet mesmeric tone.
The simplicity is the beauty of this rendition. The performance does not have any elaborate production or theatrical elements, but is involved with the pure musical expression. All the notes are deliberate, and it is proven that in some cases, less is really more.
The recording is especially special because of the vocal chemistry involving Francois Marius and Berenice. Their voices harmonize with ease and the harmonies are emanated in a natural and apparently spontaneous manner. Their tones interweaving in such a way bring warmth and depth into the performance and make it close and heartfelt.
The blending process is smooth and grown up, and each element has the chance to move in the arrangement in a natural manner. The rhythmic melody in the song does not overpower the singer as the smooth flow of the song makes the vocals sound more emotionally charged.
In this acoustic version, the pair turns a legendary song into a highly personal and intimate one, a sincere performance that the audience cannot help to be charmed with, due to its genuineness, vocal harmony, and minimal flair.
