With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer, not only for his soundtrack work, but in his own right. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen's deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. THis is his 2005 album featuring guest vocalists Liz Frazier, Jane Birkin, Stuart Stapple & Dominique A. Virgin.
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Les Retrouvailles
Yann Tiersen Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000852GIQ Release Date: 2005-05-30 |
Tracks:
- Western
- Kala
- Loin Des Villes
- La Veillee
- Plus D'Hiver
- A Ceux Qui Sont Malades Par Mer Calme
- A Secret Place
- Le Matin
- Les Enfants
- Le Jour De L'ouverture
- La Boulange
- La Plage
- Mary
- 7:PM
- Les Retrouvailles
- La Jetee
- Bonus Track 1
Album Description
With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer, not only for his soundtrack work, but in his own right. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen's deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. THis is his 2005 album featuring guest vocalists Liz Frazier, Jane Birkin, Stuart Stapple & Dominique A. Virgin.Album Details
2005 Studio Album from the French Instrumentalist and Composer. The 17 Tracks Feature Guest Appearances from Jane Birkin, Liz Fraser (Of Cocteau Twins Fame), Stuart Staples, Miossec and Dominique A.Customer Reviews:
Spectacular........2007-05-05
Pretty Good Stuff!.......2007-02-18
The Best.......2006-10-05
If you liked his soundtrack of the move Amelie, you are going to love this one, it is a little more contemporary and more diverse. Its great.
Amazing CD.......2006-09-19
This album deserves 6 out of 5 stars.......2006-01-19
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Les Retrouvailles
Yann Tiersen Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009XE8CE Release Date: 2005-08-29 |
Tracks:
- Western
- Kala
- Loin des Villes
- Veill
- Plus d'Hiver
- Ceux Qui Sont Malades Par Mer Calme
- Secret Place
- Matin
- Enfants
- Jour de l'Ouverture
- Boulange
- Plage
- Mary
- 7: PM
- Retrouvailles
- Jet
- Train [Multimedia Track]
Album Description
With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer, not only for his soundtrack work, but in his own right. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen's deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. This is his 2005 album featuring guest vocalists Liz Frazier, Jane Birkin, Stuart Stapple & Dominique A. Includes the bonus track 'Ukuele Man' not available on the European pressing. EMI. 2005.
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Les Retrouvailles
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000PC8AI2 Release Date: 2005-05-24 |
Album Description
With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer, not only for his soundtrack work, but in his own right. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen's deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. This is his 2005 album featuring guest vocalists Liz Frazier, Jane Birkin, Stuart Stapple & Dominique A. EMI.
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Les Retrouvailles
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009727JG Release Date: 2005-05-24 |
Tracks:
- Western
- Kala
- Loin Des Villes
- La Veillee
- Plus D'Hiver
- A Ceux Qui Sont Malades Par Mer Calme
- A Secret Place
- Le Matin
- Les Enfants
- Le Jour De L'Ouverture
- La Boulange
- La Plage
- Mary
- 7:PM
- Les Retrouvailles
- La Jetee
Album Description
PAL/Region 0. With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer, not only for his soundtrack work, but in his own right. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen's deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. This is his 2005 album featuring guest vocalists Liz Frazier, Jane Birkin, Stuart Stapple & Dominique A. *Please note you will need an All Code DVD Player to view. EMI. 2005.Customer Reviews:
The best of Yann's work yet - Les Retrouvailles shows development and refinement, yet losing none of Yann's originality..........2005-07-21
First of all, I would like to say that I am no musician, no reviewer, and most definitely no critic - I am simply a layman with the talent for seeing the beauty within the music, if there is any - and within Yann's work, whether Les Retrouvailles, or any other of his albums, there is indeed great beauty.
Yann's earlier works are powerful because of their evocative power - their ability to be strong and emotionally charged, yet without the burrarum of huge sound - simply by being simple. His originality, it seems, is based on the fact that one can create an impression on the listener without resorting to an orchestra - he uses one, two, or a small band to create the equal emotional impact that an orchestra at its might could do... instrumental pieces like "Sur Le Fil" and "L'Absente" come to mind. Therefore, originality and unique and powerful use of single instruments (occasionally with vocals) marks the beauty within Yann's earlier work. However, with Les Retrouvailles, we begin to see the development Yann has undertaken in order to improve and refine his music, though wonderful it is even before.
With Les Retrouvailles, we see a softening of sound, less harsh, keening, and poignant sounds reverberating through the work - it is as though Yann exchanged the power of a single instrument for the more effective and refined sounds of a well coordinated and organized flow of the ensemble. In personal opinion, this change was most excellent - Yann only gained in impact, and smoothed and refined his music without it losing any emotion.
Some songs, especially the vocals, such as "Secret Place", and "Le Jour De L'Ouverture" begin sounding more pop-style than anything we have heard from Yann before, yet immediately about twenty seconds into the track, the songs turn into finely cultured and orchestrated sounds that so symbolize Yann's work. On the topic of vocals, I believe Yann made some excellent choices to the improvement of all his works - especially "Le Jour De L'Ouverture", where the voices overlap in gentle harmony, creating poignancy stronger than ever, and in "Plus D'Hiver" and "Kala", where the performers voice beautifully correlates with the song itself. Of all the vocals on the track, "Le Jour De L'Ouverture" would be the most favourite, as the two performers' voices overlap in beautiful harmony.
In the works like "Loin Des Villes" and "La Veillee" and "Les Retrouvailles" we see a use of instruments in a better combination than in the music of Yann's previous compositions, as mentioned before - the songs all flow much more smoothly, repetitive yet slowly building up in harmony, and eventually, through a much more smoother effect than usually. Of the three mentioned, "Loin Des Villes" would be by far the most personally preferred choice - the gentle build-up of the music with the cheery yet slightly melancholy undertone sound make it a pleasure to listen to.
Yann's trademark piano singles are found in "Le Matin" and "La Plage", which are as different from each other as possibly can be. "Le Matin" is a gentle melody, correspondent to the symbol of the morning it represents; it is gentle, flowing, and soft, with either a definite sadness or nostalgia touching upon each keynote. "Le Plage", on the other hand, is a much darker piece, reminiscent of "Le Valse D'Amelie (Piano Version)" in the fact that it is sad yet unfailing and full of hope, whatever the matter may be. "Le Plage" is the preferred one here.
In "7:PM", we see how Yann can mix originality with classics - the first keening notes of the violin, then the Vivaldi-like sharp beginning, and then again the strong and powerful and vibrant passage similar to that of the ending of "Sur Le Fil" - altogether, the only solo piano piece of the CD has its value, especially for those who had not yet heard "Sur Le Fil".
"La Jetee", "La Boulange", and "Les Enfants" all are powerful, quick, and many-instrumental pieces - all benefit from the rapid tempo Yann set for them - especially "La Boulange", where the use of electric guitar and violin in the beginning part of the song is the most excellent combination of modern and original Yann has used so far on this CD. Altogether, "La Boulange" would have to be my preference - simply because it is in my view better than "La Jetee", and I just do not understand "Les Enfants" - though Yann purposefully uses the image of children playing on musical instruments to stimulate the response to the song.
As I have stated before, I am no critic, just a person who loves Yann's music, and listens to it daily with great ardour. Indeed, it is difficult to find a musician who is talented in combining traditional sounds and use of instruments with the long set sounds of the classical use - in fact, Yann and Michael Nyman are the only ones I know. Whereas, in comparison, Nyman has much greater experience with the orchestra and their coordinated use, I believe Yann benefits from this inexperience, in developing his own style himself, instead of falling into the standards all the others have set. Les Retrouvailles shows a development, refinement, yet a resolution to keep his own style within all his works, which is poignantly profound throughout all the tracks of the CD. Yann Tiersen, to me, is one of the few people who can manage to fire up the fantasy, stir the senses, and emboss the emotions as powerfully and uniquely as he does.
Tomas Hatala
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Mega Cinema
Manufacturer: Wagram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004U2SY Release Date: 2001-07-24 |
Tracks:
- Tous Les Matins du Monde: Marche Pour la Cmones des Turcs - Jordi Savall
- Seven: Suite N 3 - Aria - Orchestre Pro Arte de Munich
- Farinelli: Lascia Chi'io Pianga - Christophe Rousset
- Independence Day: End Title Suite - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Microcosmos: l'Amour des Escargots - Bruno Coulais
- Star Wars: Main Title - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Colonel Chabert: Marchie Napolienne - Garde Rblicaine
- Tueurs Nes: Une Nuit Sur le Mont Chauve - Orchestre Philarmonique de Mexico
- Acteurs: Grique de Fin - Martial Solal
- Fugitif: It's Over - Philarmonia Orchestra
- Presume Innocent: End Titles - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Patient Anglais: Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Batman: Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Ne un 4 Juillet: End Credits - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Liste de Schindler: Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Frankie et Johnny: Clair de Lune - France Clidat
- Itineraire d'Un Enfant Gate: Symphonie Pour un Enfant Gat - Francis Lai
- Jurassic Park: Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Superman: Main Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Tout Ca Pour Ca: Instrumental - Francis Lai
- Incorruptibles: Paillasse: Acte 1 - Orchestre Philharmonique des Pay de Loire
- Pour Toutes: Instrumental - Francis Lai
- Hussard Sur le Toit: Grique Fin - Orchestre National de France
- JFK: End Titles - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Danse Avec Les Loups: The John Dunbar Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Tracks:
- Visiteurs: Ene Volare - Eric Levi, Guy Protheroe
- Bronzes Font du Ski: Les BronzFont du Ski - Pierre Bachelet
- Cite de la Peur: La Carioca - Alain Chabat, Grd Darmon
- Gendarme de Saint-Tropez: La Marche des Gendarmes
- Pere Noel Est une Ordure: Destin- Guy Marchand
- Diner de Cons: Diner de Cons [Version Orchestrale] - Vladimir Cosma
- Vous N'Aurez Pas l'Alsace et la Lorraine: Chanson du Chevalier Blanc - Vladimir Cosma
- Dieux Sont Tombes Sur la Tete: La Musique des Dieux - Londone Studio Ensemble
- Didier: Grique Dt - Philippe Chancy
- Mars Attacks: Introduction and Main Title - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Panthere Rose: Pink Panther Theme - Henry Mancini & His Orchestra
- Grand Blond Avec une Chaussure Noire: Sirba - Vladimir Cosma, Zamfir
- Aventures de Rabbi Jacob: Thme Principal - Vladimir Cosma
- Sous-Douse en Vacances: Les Retrouvailles des Sous-Dou- Vladimir Cosma
- Chevre: La Cabra - Vladimir Cosma
- Temps Modernes: Titine - Michel Villard & His Orchestra
- As des as: l'As des As - Vladimir Cosma
- Ripoux: Instrumental - Francis Lai
- Lucky Luke: I'm a Poor Lonesome Cow-Boy - Pat Woods et Choerus
- Aile Ou la Cuisse: l'Aile Ou la Cuisse - Vladimir Cosma
- Comperes: Les Comps - Vladimir Cosma
- Feux de la Rampe: Deux Petits Chaussons - Orchestre de Michel Villard
- Moutarde Me Monte au Nez: Grique - Vladimir Cosma
- Gloire de Mon Pere: La Gloire de Mon P - Vladimir Cosma
- Lumieres de la Ville: La Violetera - Michel Villard & His Orchestra
Tracks:
- Let's Stay Together [From Pulp Fiction] - Al Green
- Subway: It's Only Mystery - Arthur Simms
- Emmanuelle: Emmanuelle - Pierre Bachelet
- Bagdad Cafe: Calling You - Jevetta Steele
- Jules et Jim: Le Tourbillon - Jeanne Moreau
- Boom: Reality - Richard Sanderson
- Coup de Foudre a Nothing Hill: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - Al Green
- Bon et Les Mechants: La Balade du Bon et des Mants - Jacques Dutronc,
- Macadam Cowboy: Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson, Adam Nisson
- Bamba: La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
- 4 Mariages et un Enterrement: Chapel of Love - The Dixie Cups
- Jackie Brown: Across 110th Street - Bobby Womack, Bobby Womack
- Platoon: When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
- Etudiante: You Call It Love - Karoline Kluger
- Et Dieu Crea la Femme: Dis-Moi Quelque Chose de Gentil [Version Chant- Andre Hornez, Paul Misraki
- Dans la Peau d'Un Flic: Bensonhurst Blues - Oscar Benton Blues Band
- Boogie Nights: Fly Robin Fly - Silver Convention
- Belle Histoire: Les Abeilles d'Israel - Marie-Sophie L., Philippe Servain
- Stand by Me - Ben E. King
- Superfly [Superfly Express] - Curtis Mayfield
- Flashdance...What a Feeling - Irene Cara
- Let Hommes Preferent Les Blondes: Diamonds Are a GRLS Best Friend - Marilyn Monroe
- Subway: Guns and People - Eric Serra
- Boum 2: Your Eyes - Cook Da Books
- Homme et une Femme: Un Homme et une Femme - Nicole Croisille, Francis Lar
Tracks:
- Diva: La Wally - Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez, l'Orchestre Symphonique de Londers
- James Bond (Main Theme) - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Orange Mecanique Symphonie N 9 - Presto: Allegro Assai: Hymne ... [E - Choeurs et Orchestre Philarmonique de Mexico
- E.T. (Flying Theme) - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Dolce Vita: La Dolce Vita - Nino Rota
- Voyage au Bout de l'Enfer: Cavatina - John Williams
- Bilitis: Instrumental - Francis Lai
- Strada: La Strada - Nino Rota
- 2001 Odyssee de l'Espace: La Pie Voleuse - Kurt et l'Orchestre d'Etat du Palatinat Rhenan Redel
- Apocalypse Now: La Chevauchdes Walkyries - Orchestre Symphonique de Radio
- Dents de la Mer: Main Title - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- 8 1/2: Le Notti Di Cabiria - Nino Rota
- Out of Africa: Concerto Pour Clarinette K. 622 - Adagio
- Aventuries de l'Arche Perdue: March - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Psychose: Suite - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Rencontre du 3e Type: The Conversation Begins - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Mariee Etait en Noir: Concerto Pour Mandoline - Allegro - Ensemble Instrumental de Grenoble
- Barry Lindon: Sarabande Pour Cordes et Basse Continue - Ensemble Instrumental de France
- Parrain: Love Theme
- Alamo: Ouveture - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Casablanca: Suite - Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir
- Excalibur: Carmina Burana - O Fortuna - Orchestre Philarmonique de Sofia
- Jour le Plus Long: March - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Lawrence d'Arabie: Suite - Philarmonic Orchestra
- Mort a Venise: Symphonie N 5 - Adagietto - Orchestre National de Bordeaux-Aquitaine
Album Details
Four CDs Box Set featuring the Most Popular Soundtracks Ever Composed.Customer Reviews:
Not what I expected.......2000-09-30
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Les Retrouvailles/Black Sessions
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A7SBEA Release Date: 2006-03-07 |
Tracks:
- Western
- Kala
- Loin Des Villes
- La Veillee
- Plus H'Hiver
- A Ceux Qui Sont Maladas Par Mer Calme
- A Secret Place
- Le Matin
- Enfants
- e Jour De L'Ouverture
- La Boulange
- La Plage
- Mary
- 7:PM
- Les Retrouvailles
- La Jetee
Tracks:
- Sur Le Fil
- Geronimo
- Life On Mars
- La Rupture
- Monochrome
- les Bras De Mer
- Roma Amor
- Tout Est Calme
- A ton Etolie
- La Crise
- Les Forges
- La Noyee
- Ginette
- La Terrassee
- Bon Voyage
- Le Quartier
Album Description
Yann Tiersen is one of the poets of the French music scene, and his profile has risen steadily since his work on the soundtrack of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's unforgettable tale of innocence and love that was Amélie. Here we have 2 CDs - his latest, Les Retrouvailles (2005) and Black Sessions (1999) - together in a clamshell box. Les Retrouvailles features Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins) and Jane Birkin on vocals. Black Session was a pre-Amelie live album. Virgin. 2005.Rock Music:
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