L' Absente [Import]

Product Description
Excellent album from the Maltese singer, following up his line of previous successes, 'La Valse Des Monstes' (1995), 'Rue Des Cascades' (1997) & 'Le Phare' (1998). Tiersen is probably better known for his critically acclaimed score to the 2002 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Film, 'Amelie'. 12 tracks including 'Les Jours Tristes' feat. Neal Hannon of The Divine Comedy (the instrumental version appears in the film) & 'Le Meridien' feat. Lisa Germano. 2001.

L' Absente,Yann Tiersen,EMI Int'l,Classical Crossover,France,French,French Pop,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: charmed L'Absente Pure Genius If you like the Amelie soundtrack you will like this! Not very French.

L' Absente Yann Tiersen Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Le Phare La Valse des Monstres Les Retrouvailles Tout Est Calme Rue Des Cascades ASIN: B00005A1M6 Release Date: 2001-05-09

Tracks:

1. A Quai
2. La Parade
3. Bagatelle
4. L'Absente
5. Le Jour D'Avant
6. Les Jours Tristes
7. L'Echec
8. La Lettre D'Explication
9. Qu'en Reste-T-Il?
10. Le Meridien
11. Le Concert
12. Le Retour

Album Description

Excellent album from the Maltese singer, following up his line of previous successes, 'La Valse Des Monstes' (1995), 'Rue Des Cascades' (1997) & 'Le Phare' (1998). Tiersen is probably better known for his critically acclaimed score to the 2002 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Film, 'Amelie'. 12 tracks including 'Les Jours Tristes' feat. Neal Hannon of The Divine Comedy (the instrumental version appears in the film) & 'Le Meridien' feat. Lisa Germano. 2001.

Album Details

Excellent new album from this Maltese singer to follow up his line of successes: 'La Valse Des Monstes', 'Rue Des Cascades', and 'Le Phare'. Currently touring and charting in France and all over Europe.

Customer Reviews:

charmed.......2006-01-28

I want to run out and scour the flea markets for a toy piano. There is a nostalgia here that is elusive and compelling. Perhaps it's the sense of childhood. Violins, windup machines, accordians, toy pianos, and unearthly delights are all here.

L'Absente.......2003-01-12

Addicting...Enriching....Delightful...this is the best Yann Tierson CD there is. I found this CD in Key West when I was in a boutique and it was playing and I could not leave the store until I had it with me. Great for cocktail hour at parties-- I gave 5 of these as Christmas gifts due to the compliments I recieved.

Pure Genius.......2002-11-18

I liked the Amelie soundtrack, but after I saw a tremendous life performance of Yann Thiersen in Amsterdam, I ran to the recordstore to buy this record. Yann Thiersen is without doubt a musical genius, he played piano, the alt-violin and the accordeon as if these instruments were a part of his body. In one part, he even played piano with one hand and accordeon with the other. Besides, he played some gitar and prooved to be a good singer as well. In other words, I've never seen so many talents united in one person. The track on l'Absente that really stand out of the rest is Qu'en reste-t-il, a solo performance with the alt-violin that litterally will blow you away. The cd only has two english spoken songs on it, which are not bad, but compared to the rest of this cd a bit awkward. If you like Amelie, you'll like this album. If you happen to be able to see a life performance of this man, go see it. In my case, this concert was one of the best I've seen in many years...

If you like the Amelie soundtrack you will like this!.......2002-06-26

I am surprised to see this album get such low reviews by people who liked the Amelie soundtrack. After all, many of the songs on the soundtrack were taken from Yann Tiersen's other albums, including this one. Not French enough is a rather strange complaint that I can't really address. But if you are looking for beautiful, quirky and unique music, all of Tiersen's CD's are wonderful, but this is one of my favorites.

Not very French........2002-05-16

English lyrics and melodies used in AMelie. This, good sirs, is no Amelie soundtrack!

Average customer rating: Naked music

L' Absente Yann Tiersen Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006F23N Release Date: 2002-09-23

Tracks:

1. A Quai
2. La Parade
3. Bagatelle
4. L Absente
5. Le Jour De Avant
6. Les Jours Tristes
7. L Echec
8. La Lettre D Explication
9. Qu En Reste T Il
10. Le Meridien
11. Le Concert
12. Le Retour
13. A Quai (Bonus CD)
14. La Valse D Amelie (Live Version) (Bonus Track)
15. Deja Loin (Live Version) (Bonus Track)
16. Les Jours Tristes (Live Version) (Bonus Track)
17. Bagatelle (Live Version) (Bonus Track)
18. La Parade (Live Version) (Bonus Track)
19. Le Jour D Avant (Live Version) (Bonus Track)

Album Description

Excellent album from the Maltese singer, following up his line of previous successes, 'La Valse Des Monstes' (1995), 'Rue Des Cascades' (1997) & 'Le Phare' (1998). Tiersen is probably better known for his critically acclaimed score to the 2002 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Film, 'Amelie'. This Japanese version includes 6 bonus live tracks on CD two 'La Valse D'Amelie', 'Deja Loin', 'Les Jours Tristes', 'Bagatelle', 'La Parade' & 'Le Jour D'Avant. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Naked music.......2004-04-14

....Woke up early I know its too late, too late for the parade. Look at my feet moving slowly. I am afraid is over.
Yann's first album with songs. Sometimes amelie is pretty near, but the sum is something totally different and dark. Great album.

Average customer rating:

L'absente ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A28N1Q Release Date: 2002-06-11

Average customer rating:

L'absente/Le Phare ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002ANRXU Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. Le Quartier
2. La Rupture
3. Monochrome
4. La Dispute
5. L'Arrivee Sur L'Ile
6. La Noyee
7. Le Fromveur
8. L'Homme Aux Bras Ballants
9. Sur Le Fil
10. Les Jours Heureux
11. La Crise
12. Le Bras De Mer
13. La Chute
14. L'Effondrement

Tracks:

1. A Quai
2. La Parade
3. Bagatelle
4. L'Absente
5. Le Jour D'Avant
6. Les Jours Tristes
7. L'Echec
8. La Lettre D'Explication
9. Qu'En Reste-T-Il?
10. Le Meridien
11. Le Concert
12. Le Retour

Album Description

2 CD set that includes the songs 'Arms of the sea', 'The Parade', 'The Meridian line' and more. EMI. 2006.

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