[MUSIC] 'La Vie en rose' (Alastor Cover Ver.) (Hazbin Hotel Pilot)

This one was initially an experiment into trying out new radio effects using another old time song that fit Alastor's aesthetic and the popular idea that he speaks French. But as the original version of 'La Vie en rose' is one of my favourite pieces of music, I decided to do the full thing justice. Even with the difficulties of singing in French since it isn't a language I speak, it was quite the fun challenge. I chose to base the actual performance as close as I could to Édith Piaf's original vocals and pronunciation, so I hope I did alright!

Sing2Piano's instrumental served as a perfect choice, with the real time recorded performance sounding more genuine than how I could arrange it using my own software. To balance out using another instrumental apart from my own this time, I made sure to add as much detail to the setup of the 'scene' as I could, similar to the cover of 'We'll Meet Again'. The image of Alastor's powers manifesting as he played, only to be briefly interrupted by someone hearing the song and entering to hear him. Who that person is is up to you.

As always, I hope you enjoy this.

(Note: Make sure to support the song on my SoundCloud page: TBA )

All vocals, sound design and extra production by mysef (PARANOiD DJ)

Arranged in FL Studio 20.

Hazbin Hotel and all its characters belong to Vivziepop and Spindle Horse Toons.

[boss]

How funny would it be if Alastor pulled something like this for a talent show at the hotel. Charlie suggests he do something and everyone freezes, expecting something horrifying and grim. Only for the entire populace of the hotel to be blindsided by a genuine serenade.

[check]

Alastor Flexing his time in New Orleans.

[jaimeeking]

I imagine him singing this to his Mama.

Alastor: “It was her favorite song!” ☺️

[kistunya]

This is why alastor is my favorite character he has a certain old back in the good old days vibe

[zabirdy]

You sit on on of the tables as Alastor walks to the stage. With a flick of his hand, the old radio is back to life and he takes his red microphone... And starts singing.

This guy... The Radio Demon, this Overlord of Madness dressed in elegant red- Knows how to sing. And he's excepcionally good at it.

You just sit there, all around you there are corpses of sinners, smell of licor from broken bottles and the smell of tobbaco mixed with the intoxicating smell of blood and cheap perfume that makes your head spin and your nose wrinkle, but is also the only thing keeping you grounded. Telling you that you are not dreaming. You are dead. Well, you DIED, and now you are in hell. In a version you never could have imagined. Is this your eternal sentence? A second, eternal life in a place that is no different from earth, but a version devoid of logic but at the same time so endearing?

This Demon, monster, cannibal... Is in the middle of it all, he's been so long here that he moves with the grace of a deer on a field of flowers, as if this was his element, his prime. His ever consistent smile and the way he makes all of this his own.

Despite his freackish appeareance... His voice is that of an angel.

And you are here, admiring this being of pure, dark evil. Mesmerized and enamored by such act, which only you remain to witness. The red lights shower his gray skin and bring out the glow of his eyes. He's on the stage, and you are his audience. For how long? You don't know. You don't question many thing anymore and find that moving with the flow of whatever sea you find yourself now, is disturbingly easy. Even more if he's the one controlling it.

-''Caught your ear, Did it? Well you would recognize this one more than most, I suppose''.-He says, voice impossibly soft and endearing, as if he was talking to an old friend and you just saw each other yesterday having tea on the porch... He's not wrong though, this song hits close home in a way you dare not, cannot, explain nor dwell too much.

He keeps singing, and you are reminded of the smell of pastries and hot chocolate. The occasional scent of tobbaco and cheap perfume... You have been here before... In another life. In another time...

The song ends with imaginary clapping from an imaginary crowd and his voice once again calls you, breaking the spell at last, although still dizzy. His gloved hand in front of you and a wide, sharp fanged courteous smile which should sicken you to your very core, yet it doesn't. Your features don't look like those of an innocent angel either. Nor remotely human anymore.

-''Nothing like a good performance to set the stage for an evening, Is there? Come, my friend! There's a particular vintage it would be lovely to sample at this hour!''.-Again, laughs from an imaginary audience are heard, if from his microphone or your own mind, you don't know anymore.

For how long will he entertain this charade? When will he grow bored of you and make you join the piles of corpses at his back? Well, whatever. He's charming, reminds you of someone you knew, of a life you left behind. And you are already dead anyways.

So you take his hand and follow his lead...

[sock_]

As a french girl, his accent is adorable.

[officialhazbinweebie]

I'm interested to hear you sing in French as Alastor, this is going to be another amazing yet calming piece of music, something that will always be worth a listen.

[DoodleGal]

If Al speaks French in the show I’ll melt

[V_.-]

Did anyone else just feel so relaxed listening to this?

[sld]

English Translation

When he takes me into his arms
He speaks to me softly
And I see life through rose-colored glasses
He speaks words of love to me
They are everyday words
And they do something to me
He has entered into my heart
A bit of happiness
That I know the cause of
It's only him for me
And me for him, for life
He told me, he swore to me, for life
As soon as I notice him
I feel inside me
My heart beating

[Seth-fg]

This makes my heart flutter, he's so dreamy even though he's horrible.

[fionam]

French always has a way of making me weak and calming me down and with Alastor being one of my favorite characters, it does make for a wonderful combination. It’s just a shame it took me 2 years to find this version.

[мя.вм]

Alastor: serenades you
Also Alastor: *Friend*

-Confused noises-

[hayden.is.my.name.]

I have pretty bad anxiety and I've been have quite a few panic attacks recently, but, when i first heard this song i felt a huge wave of calmness, for the first time in forever. I literally almost fell asleep when i first listened to it. And the fact that its alastor singing it just makes it so much better since hes my favorite comfort character, and i feel like hes singing to me to comfort me. I love this song, but i love alastor even more ❤️

[tinaj]

Ah the little Alastor nuances are such a great touch!! And the fact that this was all in French! Man, you never cease to amaze!! Great job!

[cathycatchan]

Has a French people i'm really impress how you sing this song ! It was really pleasant to hear, bravo beau travail ! 😄👏🌹

[paninihead]

Me, who's studying french: I see this as an absolute win!

[poppyseedmuffin]

If they showed Alastor speaking in French in the next season, NO ONE would have underwear left.

[VinE-op]

The first time I heard this I cried. Id never heard something as beautiful as ironically alastor singing in French. Good lord.

[officialhazbinweebie]

Your tone for this was so lovely and calm, never fails to put a smile on my face, pronunciation was very nice. Keep it up