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Dralion

THE FAIRFAX JOURNAL (U.S.A.) — Brian Truitt—Erik Karol, the singer, also acts as a character, decorated in colorful costumes and going airborne as well. Karol, a countertenor (the highest male voice, above tenor), shows an amazing vocal range; one minute he sings in a rich baryton, the next he's in a freaky stratosphere with his female counterpart.

BMG CLASSICS – BROADWAY (U.S.A.) —Best of all, the lead singer (Erik Karol) is a counter-tenor with an exquisite voice. He has developed his head voice and chest voice, which allows him to move freely from one style to another.

THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER (U.S.A.) —Paul Hodgins—The remarkable countertenor Erik Karol freely roams the set to it’s perimeters. Dressed in stangely regal garb, gold garments studded with glittering accretions, he looks like royalty from some parallel-universe baroque duchy.

ENTERTAINMENT TODAY (U.S.A.) —All this is accompanied by an haunting score, made even more amazing by the voice of Erik Karol of France, possessed of a vocal range with almost as many octaves as Yma Sumac herself.

BACKSTAGE WEST (U.S.A.) —Kristina Mannion—Also adding to the overall otherworldly atmosphere of the show are the striking vocals of singer Erik Karol. Garbed in oversized, often angelic-looking costumes and singing words from an invented language, he intensifies the sense of drama surrounding each act.

L'EXPRESS (Canada) —Pauline Cyr—Erik Karol, like an asexual God, appears now and again to sing in an invented language with a voice that covers all octaves, from countertenor to bass.

LA VOIX DE L'EST (Quebec, Canada) —Erik Karol's amazing voice moving effortlessly from countertenor to the lowest bass and combining a magical score inspired by world beat is the main attraction of this highly theatrical show.

TALKIN' BROADWAY REGIONAL (Toronto, Canada) —Antonio Tan—In the place of a ringmaster is a singer who appears throughout the show as a narrator or guide... The fantasy world created by the music is heightened by the vocalist of the show, Erik Karol, as the L’Âme Force, who sings undecipherable lyrics, and whose vocal style is that of both a man and woman... Amazing. Do not miss.

NATIONAL POST (Canada) —Brian Hunt—Dralion's music is a grave thunder of drums and slowly swirling chords, pierced by the underworldly countertenor of Erik Karol.

ECHOS VEDETTES (Quebec, Canada) —L. Jalbert—The singer Erik Karol, coming down from the skies in the opening scene, leaves the audience dazzled.

HOUR (Quebec, Canada) —Jo Leslie—Erik Karol, a flamboyant falsetto singer descends from the Gods and presides over the whole events.

NEW YORK THEATRE WIRE (U.S.A.) —Philippa Wehle—Counter tenor Erik Karol from France, presided over all of this as a majestic presence; part man, part woman, part God, part Louis XIV in magnificent gold and plumage, he accompanied the action in a sort of grand falsetto.

Le Cabaret des Elements

LA COLLINE DES AILES (France)—This music like an island is at the crossroads of all beautiful thoughts. From the countries of Haize Belza to the unlimited lands of ether, it finds its echo in infinity, suggesting us to invent our own paths for the enchantment of our own legends.

CHANT ESSONNE (France) —Michel Valette—This is an ambitious album that owes more to opera than to popular song... the result is a strange dreamlike atmosphere created by incantatory music. Kudos for this daring work.

LA RÉPUBLIQUE-Dreux (France) —Raymond Ménard—A duet resembling a two-headed eagle, Erik Karol and Éric Signor play with the elements. They have unlocked a door that had remained closed until their arrival in the show business. A captivating show and a superb newly released album extending these inspiring moments.

LE MONDE-Aden (France) —Endowed with an impressive vocal range, Erik Karol slides over the octaves with allegretto. In this hymn to the elements, he literally flares up on stage, accompanied by his partner Éric Signor, a virtuoso on the piano and the accordion.

LE DAUPHINÉ (France) —Le Cabaret des Éléments is composed of four acts, like a new opera genre in which Erik Karol's powerful voice reaches new heights. In Jalès a cabaret was born. Everyone wishes that they always give us such wonderful performances.

BOUM BOUM (France) —Myriem Hajoui—Hymns to the genies of water, air, earth and fire by an unusual duo. Prick up your ears!

Erik Karol

CHORUS (France) —Valérie Dehoux—With his astounding wide-range voice, his hair to his shoulders and his black-angel style, this singer lacks neither talent nor charm.

FRANCE SOIR (France) —Jean-Louis Foulquier, interviewed by Monique Prévot—After three songs on my show "Pollen," I know who I'm dealing with: Erik Karol is exceptionally gifted.

CHORUS (France) —Jean-Claude Demari—Erik Karol, surrounded by decibels, moves on the stage gracefully, then suddenly shifts to an inventive folklore. He renders Les Anarchistes by Ferré with an exceptional power.

L'HUMANITÉ (France)—An extraordinary voice, easily capable of covering several octaves, Erik Karol's words and notes create atmospheres drawn from either imaginary or everyday life. Poet, singer, actor, he is a complete, versatile artist, to discover.

TAMS (France) —Eric Ouzourian—Erik Karol is an original, intelligent and talented singer, to discover absolutely.

BOUM BOUM (France) —Caroline Fabre—A voice and lyrics filled with poetry and a real presence on stage, hybrid music (rock, French song, world beat)... everyone agrees that he leaves no one untouched.

FRANCE SOIR (France) —Monique Prévot—(About the musical "Les Romantiques" at the théâtre du Châtelet in Paris)Erik Karol, accompanied by baroque violins, is romantically fascinating on the song La Femme en noir.

SUD OUEST (France) —Jean-Marc Faubert— (About the F.I.E.F. in Bordeaux)But the peak was indeed the end of the first part with Erik Karol, a fantastic singer who has the same amazing vocal abilities as Klaus Nomi, and an uncommon dynamism on stage. This young androgynous man is on his way of becoming one of the most famous French singers. Erik Karol belongs to the tradition of the great artists, like Brel, Piaf...

LUI (France)—He is passionately fond of poetry. His music is unlike any other: ethereal, rockmantic, perfectly matching his mystical personality. Should he preserve his unique voice, should his lyrics and his music remain as striking as his voice, he will conquer showbiz with a smile.

FRANCE SOIR (France) —Monique Prévot—Erik Karol—don't forget this name—was the revelation and hands down winner of the competition "Stars de Demain." With his half-ingenuous, half-insolent look and his highly sensual voice, Erik Karol is on his way to fame.