Being a singer-songwriter herself, song adaptation is a natural extension of Bernadette's work.
Her most compelling project has been the wonderful challenge of translating the songs of Leonard Cohen for subtitles for his live shows in France in September 2010.
Besides adapting songs for major studios' theatrical releases, Bernadette regularly works with Rock musicians such as Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde), David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) when they need translations and also French vocals. She's recently adapted into French the song "Colonnade" for Blake Hazard, formerly of The Submarines.
Song Lyrics Adaptation into French:
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Adaptation of three Martha Wainwright's original songs into French for "Trauma" CD |
Subtitles for Leonard Cohen's Live Shows, France, September 2010 |
All songs for the feature film: Open Season 2 |
All songs for the feature film: Alvin & the Chipmunks |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
All songs for the feature film: The Simpsons Movie |
All songs for the feature film: Garfield 2 |
All songs for the feature film: Ice Age 2 |
Leapfrog: Songs for Toys |
![]() |
|||
La Complainte de la Butte (translation into English) for the feature film: Moulin Rouge |