"To paint a singer's portrait, one must first paint songs. Then, paint something pretty, something simple, something beautiful, something useful." It may seem presumptuous to paraphrase and quote Prévert in an introduction to "Portraits," until one realizes that poetry, nowadays, is more alive through songs — and that words are no longer its sole vehicle. This is about painting the portrait of Doriand, whose songwriting talents have been sought after by the most demanding artists (earning him the distinction of "Songwriter of the Year 2019" by the Society of Authors, Composers, and Music Publishers).