🎻 Véronique – a memory in two voices

An intimate, melancholic tribute to the unseen threads that bind us.
Véronique is a cinematic jazz-classical fusion album inspired by Krzysztof Kieślowski’s La Double Vie de Véronique—a sonic reflection of mirrored lives, silent intuition, and fleeting connection.
Through muted strings, ethereal piano, and breath-like rhythms, the album drifts between two worlds, echoing with the ache of something remembered, but never known.

🎶 A soundtrack for when you feel someone watching over you—but no one's there.


Véronique

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Inside Episode XLVI: Join us for an in-depth conversation on the art and science of color correction with two of the industry’s leading Colorists, Maxine Gervais and Roman Hankewycz of Harbor. With decades of combined experience shaping the look of major films and series, Maxine and Roman will share insights into their creative process, collaboration with directors and DPs, as well as the evolving role of color in visual storytelling.

Moderated by acclaimed Cinematographer Christine Ng, this panel will explore real-world workflows, case studies from recent projects, and the powerful emotional impact of color grading in post-production.

Senior Colorist Maxine Gervais notes an illustrious career, having collaborated on over 50 blockbuster and critically acclaimed feature films. She has been recognized for her exceptional work, garnering two Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) nominations for Outstanding Color Grading – Feature Film, for her work on Hughes Brothers’ "The Book of Eli" and Guillermo del Toro’s "Pacific Rim." Gervais made Hollywood history as the first woman to receive an HPA award for Outstanding Color Grading for Albert Hughes’ Alpha. Gervais’ credits include Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Clint Eastwood’s "Cry Macho," Peacock’s "The Continental: From the World of John Wick," Hulu’s "Nine Perfect Strangers," Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, Universal Pictures’ Strays, and Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner, A Thousand and One, directed by A.V. Rockwell. With a background in classical arts, Gervais earned her B.A. in visual art from Laval University in Quebec, demonstrating her passion for creative expression through color and technology. Recognizing the potential applications in the digital world, she furthered her education by obtaining a post-graduate certificate in computer technology for cinema and television. Gervais is also an Associate Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

Roman Hankewycz collaborates with some of the most established filmmakers in the advertising and entertainment industries, including Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Andrew Ahn, Nathaniel Kahn, Brian Koppelman, Ari Aster, William Rexer (ASC), Tim Ives (ASC), Pawel Pogorzelski, Eric Lin, Edu Grau (ASC), and Errol Morris.
Hankewycz lends his color expertise to restoring Criterion Collection titles alongside celebrated filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese on his collection of early works as well as the iconic concert film "Last Waltz," the Hughes brothers and Lisa Rinzler on "Menace II Society", Ed Lachman to reimagine the color palate for Mira Nair's "Mississippi Masala," Bette Gordon on "Variety," Bill Pope on the Wachowski's "Bound," and Terence Malik on his masterpiece "Days of Heaven."

His ongoing collaborations include working with Ari Aster and Pawel Pogorzelski on both "Midsommar" and "Beau is Afraid," produced by A24. Other recent entertainment credits include Lesli Linka Glatter’s "Zero Day," Ron Howard’s "Jim Henson: Idea Man," Hulu’s "We Were the Lucky Ones," HBO's "Love & Death," Netflix’s "Halston," Chiwetel Ejiofor’s "Rob Peace," Spike Lee’s "NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021 1/2," Rebecca Hall’s "Passing," Starz’s "P-Valley," and Ken Burns’ "College Behind Bars."

Major brands include Jimmy Choo, Samsung, Tacori, Vogue, Facebook, Tide, Budweiser, Advil, Nike, and Swarovski.


Making the Grade: Painting with Light, Color, and Emotion

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A moody, introspective take on French Electro-Chanson, blending melancholy with a sleek, modern electronic pulse. "Điện Tử Trong Tim" (Electronics in the Heart) explores the intimacy and immediate connection of love using metaphors of circuitry and wireless networks. The track is built on a minimalist synth-bass pedal and a dry, electronic groove. The vocalist shifts from a soft, parlé-chanté (spoken-sung) style in the verses—like an inner monologue—to a lightly belted hook that pushes the emotional core. The sound expands from a narrow, intimate verse to a wide, ethereal chorus, climaxing in a whispered post-chorus mantra that reinforces the addictive, powerful surge of connection: love as a pure, unstoppable electrical current.

Một bản French Electro-Chanson u sầu, nội tâm, pha trộn sự u buồn với nhịp điệu điện tử mượt mà, hiện đại. "Điện Tử Trong Tim" khám phá sự thân mật và kết nối tức thì của tình yêu qua phép ẩn dụ về mạch điện và mạng không dây. Ca khúc được xây dựng trên nền synth-bass tối giản và groove điện tử khô, dứt khoát. Giọng hát chuyển từ lối parlé-chanté (nói-hát) mềm mại, như độc thoại nội tâm ở verse, sang đoạn hook belt nhẹ nhàng đẩy cảm xúc lên cao. Âm thanh mở rộng từ verse hẹp, gần gũi sang chorus rộng, huyền ảo, đạt đỉnh điểm ở đoạn mantra thì thầm củng cố cảm giác kết nối mạnh mẽ, gây nghiện: tình yêu như một dòng điện thuần khiết, không thể ngăn cản.

Điện Tử Trong Tim (Electronics in the Heart)

A monumental, emotionally expansive romance, perfect for a drama OST climax. "Nếu Có Một Ngày" (If One Day) is a poetic, philosophical, and intensely cheesy romantic declaration of eternal devotion. The track is built on the lush foundation of a Steinway piano and an ascending, cinematic string section (violins and cellos). The male tenor delivers a heartfelt, soaring vocal over a slow, deliberate tempo. The emotional centerpiece is the repeated mantra, "Nếu có một ngày…" (If one day…), which anchors the huge, sustained choruses. The song builds relentlessly to an escalated final chorus, featuring a key modulation (A minor to B-flat major) and the addition of a choir pad, culminating in an overwhelming, wide, and lush sonic climax.

Một bản K-Ballad hoành tráng, giàu cảm xúc, mang đậm chất V-Pop lãng mạn, hoàn hảo cho đoạn cao trào trong phim truyền hình. "Nếu Có Một Ngày" là lời tuyên bố yêu thương vĩnh cửu một cách thơ mộng, triết lý, và lãng mạn đầy ngọt ngào (cheesy romantic). Ca khúc được xây dựng trên nền tảng phong phú của tiếng đàn Steinway piano và dàn dây cinematic (violin và cello) liên tục đẩy cao trào. Giọng nam tenor truyền tải cảm xúc mạnh mẽ, bay bổng trên nhịp điệu chậm rãi. Trọng tâm cảm xúc là câu mantra được lặp đi lặp lại: "Nếu có một ngày…" (If one day…), câu này neo giữ những đoạn chorus dài hơi, bùng nổ. Bài hát đạt đến đỉnh điểm ở điệp khúc cuối, với cú chuyển tông (A minor sang B-flat major) và sự bổ sung của choir pad, tạo nên một kết thúc choáng ngợp, huyền ảo và rộng lớn.

Nếu Có Một Ngày (If One Day)

A warm, uplifting V-Pop track fused with Dân Gian Điện Tử (Electro-Folk), built on a unique 6/8 triplet sway that feels both slow and urgent. "Bếp Lửa Trong Tim" (The Hearth Fire in the Heart) is the perfect end-credits or encore song, carrying a deep sense of gratitude and "coming home" without being overly sentimental. The sound is anchored by traditional elements like a Đàn Tranh motif and Trống Cơm/handclap rhythms, blended with a modern synth-bass groove. The vocalist delivers an intimate verse that opens into a communal, full-voiced chorus. The song’s power lies in its call-and-response Post-Chorus chant, designed to be sung along by a crowd, embodying the theme of finding warmth and stability (the "Hearth Fire") amidst life's chaos.

Một bản V-Pop ấm áp, nâng đỡ, kết hợp giữa Dân Gian Điện Tử và nhịp triplet 6/8 độc đáo, mang cảm giác vừa chậm rãi vừa hối hả. "Bếp Lửa Trong Tim" là ca khúc lý tưởng cho phần kết phim hoặc encore, truyền tải cảm xúc biết ơn và "về nhà" sâu sắc nhưng không hề ủy mị. Âm nhạc được neo giữ bởi các yếu tố truyền thống như motif Đàn Tranh và nhịp điệu Trống Cơm/handclap, hòa quyện cùng synth-bass hiện đại. Giọng hát chuyển từ lối thân mật ở verse sang giọng mở, mang tính cộng đồng ở chorus. Sức mạnh của bài hát nằm ở đoạn Post-Chorus chant theo hình thức call-and-response, được thiết kế để khán giả cùng hát, thể hiện chủ đề tìm thấy sự ấm áp và ổn định ("Bếp Lửa") giữa bão tố cuộc đời.

Bếp Lửa Trong Tim (The Hearth Fire in the Heart)

An intimate and sophisticated blend of K-Pop R&B and Lo-Fi Neo-Soul, creating a sound that is both cozy and globally polished. "Senyap Tapi Hangat" (Silent But Warm) is a deliberate escape from the chaos of modern life, using the relationship as a private, non-digital sanctuary. The track is built on a slow, rhythmic Lofi drum loop and a warm Rhodes piano, providing a textural contrast to the precise, layered K-Pop vocal harmonies in the chorus. Lyrically, it contrasts the frantic search for "quick updates" and "notifications" with the simple, enduring truth found in silence and physical presence: True connection is an offline melody.

Sebuah perpaduan intim dan berkelas antara K-Pop R&B dan Lo-Fi Neo-Soul, menciptakan sound yang cozy namun tetap globally polished. "Senyap Tapi Hangat" adalah pelarian yang disengaja dari hiruk pikuk kehidupan modern, menjadikan hubungan sebagai tempat perlindungan pribadi, non-digital. Trek ini dibangun di atas drum loop Lofi yang ritmis dan alunan Rhodes piano yang hangat, memberikan kontras tekstur dengan harmoni vokal K-Pop yang presisi dan berlapis di bagian chorus. Secara lirik, lagu ini mengkontraskan pencarian "quick update" dan "notifikasi" yang tergesa-gesa dengan kebenaran sederhana yang ditemukan dalam keheningan dan kehadiran fisik: Koneksi sejati adalah melodi offline.

Senyap Tapi Hangat (Silent But Warm)

A sassy, high-octane Female Trap Anthem capturing the defiant spirit of modern Jakarta life. "Macet Gila, Hati Tetap Asik" (Crazy Jam, Heart Stays Cool) uses a driving 140 BPM beat, heavy 808s, and sharp triplet hi-hats as the backdrop for a satirical yet hopeful narrative. The track is full of local flavor, incorporating sounds like the chaotic klakson (car horns) into the production. The female vocal is unapologetically sassy and humorous, half-rapped and half-sung, contrasting the city's insane traffic, financial pressures, and social media drama with her unshakeable optimism and flex. It’s a defiant, confident statement: The city can drive you crazy, but you can choose to stay cool.

Tags: Female Trap, Jakarta Anthem, Sassy, Humorous, Defiant, Aggressive, 808s, Indonesian Pop, Rap, Urban Life, MacetGila

Indonesian Description (Deskripsi Bahasa Indonesia)
Sebuah Anthem Trap berenergi tinggi yang dipimpin vokal wanita, menangkap semangat perlawanan dari kehidupan Jakarta modern. "Macet Gila, Hati Tetap Asik" menggunakan beat 140 BPM yang agresif, 808s berat, dan hi-hat triplet tajam sebagai latar belakang narasi yang satir namun penuh harapan. Trek ini kaya akan nuansa lokal, menggabungkan suara klakson (klakson mobil) yang kacau ke dalam produksi. Vokal wanitanya sassy, humoris, setengah rap, dan setengah nyanyi, mengkontraskan kemacetan gila, tekanan finansial, dan drama media sosial kota dengan optimisme dan flexing yang tak tergoyahkan. Ini adalah pernyataan yang berani: Kota boleh gila, tapi kita memilih untuk tetap asik.

Tags: Female Trap, Jakarta Anthem, Sassy, Humoris, Defiant, Agresif, 808s, IndoPop, Rap, Kehidupan Kota, MacetGila

Macet Gila, Hati Tetap Asik (Crazy Jam, Heart Stays Cool)

A supremely sassy and humorous Lo-Fi Trap Rap track that introduces the ultimate Indonesian "It Girl": the Sultanah Jaksel (South Jakarta Princess). This song is a masterful piece of satire, using a laid-back, jazzy Chillhop groove as the backdrop for an aggressively privileged, yet hilariously innocent, stream-of-consciousness rap. The vocal delivery is pure swag, mixing fluent Bahasa Indonesia with iconic Jaksel Slang (English terms like vibe, aesthetic, overload). The lyrics flip real-world concepts (economics, work, traffic) into self-centered logic: The world doesn't revolve around her; she is the entire galaxy. It's a sharp, funny, and incredibly cool take on modern consumer culture.

Sebuah trek Lo-Fi Trap Rap yang sangat sassy dan jenaka, memperkenalkan It Girl Indonesia: Sultanah Jaksel (Putri Jakarta Selatan). Lagu ini adalah karya satir yang cerdas, menggunakan groove Jazz Hop yang santai sebagai latar belakang untuk rap stream-of-consciousness yang sangat privileged namun lucu. Vokal dibawakan dengan penuh swag, memadukan Bahasa Indonesia dengan Jaksel Slang (istilah Inggris seperti vibe, aesthetic, overload). Liriknya membalikkan konsep dunia nyata (ekonomi, kerja, kemacetan) menjadi logika yang berpusat pada diri sendiri: Dunia tidak berputar di sekitarnya; dialah seluruh galaksi itu. Ini adalah lagu yang tajam, lucu, dan sangat keren tentang budaya konsumerisme modern.

Sultanah Jaksel (South Jakarta Princess)

Key: D minor
BPM: 82

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Bếp Lửa Trong Tim (The Hearth Fire in the Heart)

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