French music
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Recorded with Ken Thomas (Sigur Ros, Sugar Cubes, Cocteau Twins, Suede) an...more
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Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose - 1954
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"Sometimes I'm quite sure I was born in the wrong era. Sometimes I'm quite sure I should be far more European than I am. Sometimes I daydream about living in Paris in the 40s. I'm going to have a very fabulous Parisian brunch some day, and this will be the background music. No reason it should only be relegated to late night bathroom beauty regimens or when I'm making coq au vin or boeuf bourgo..."
Phoenix: United
1 recommendation
"I love, love, love this album. Phoenix may sound familiar if you loved the Lost in Translation soundtrack as much as I did. On this album I recommend listening to "If I Ever Feel Better". If you're having a bad day it seriously will make you feel better!"
Le Fil: Camille: Music
1 recommendation
"This is a couple of years old, but new to me! I have been on a quest for some cool french pop and this fits the bill - it's mellow and kind of like a cross between Madeleine Peyroux and Bobby McFerrin at times. I love it!"
Talkie Walkie: Air
1 recommendation
"While AIR can be describe as a duo of experimental sound, I would describe them as genial pair. I've been listening to AIR for over 10 years and this album always tops my list. There is probably not a single song that I skip - That's how much I love this album."
Paradize: Indochine
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"This was my first album by Indochine (singles first sent from Miumina!) in 2002, and it probably still stands as my favourite album. During a time when I craved more French music and French culture (French being one of my majors at university) this definitely fulfilled my needs. I could describe the songs as dark, emotional, but still with traces of pop. The expansion and experimentation of in..."
Pop-Up ~ Yelle
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"There is a reason I recommend so many female artist, it's because they bring a feeling to music which is of a color that male artists seldom (if not ever) attain. In the case of Yelle and "Pop-Up" the pairing of GrandMarnier's contemporary dance production and Yelle's voice is spectacular, I'm not able to understand a word she sings (and I have to admit it's liberating not to have to enter the..."
The Virgin Suicides: Original Motion Picture Score
3 recommendations
"Air is such an amazing band, that I have loved since I met my boyfriend, because he introduces me to them, like he introduced me to lots of good music. That's one of the things that brought of together. Aww!"
Francoiz Breut ~ Francoiz Breut
3 recommendations
"I discovered the "Francoiz Breut" album at a time when I was comming off a 10 year Björk high. There was a sound I longed for and Francoiz Breut filled it in, "Everyone Kisses A Stranger" was one of the songs from that recoreding that worked for me."
Moon Safari by Air
1 recommendation
"One of the best albums of all time. Get a glass of your favorite wine, sit back in your favorite chair, and get carried away in a mellow evening daydream"
Amelie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
3 recommendations
"Composed by Yann Tiersen, chances are you've heard this soundtrack in a coffee shop or cafe even if you didn't recognize it, so charming is the score to the award-winning 2001 film Amelie. The score mixes strings, vocals, piano and accordian for an undeniably Parisian sound and perfectly captures the whimsy, charm and quirkiness of the film. Let yourself get lost in it."
Quelqu'un M'a Dit: Carla Bruni
2 recommendations
"Years ago, I was I went to Barcelona and a friend of mine introduced me to Carla Bruni. I listened to "Quelqu'un M'a Dit" and it was history. A couple days later I went to Rome and bought her CD and it's been a regular on my playlist ever since. Quelqu'un M'a Dit is completely in French and has a soft melodious sound that's sometimes melancholic (in a good way) that will lull you into a state of t..."
Coralie Clément - Bye Bye Beauté
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"Coralie Clément (stage name) is a sister of the amazing Benjamin Biolay (French singer/songwriter/arranger/producer extraordinaire ), which is a good thing. This album is lots of fun. It's all in French (except for a word or 2) but even if you don't understand a thing, the songs are still great. She sings in a throaty, almost whispering tune, which is very, well, French. For some of the tracks ..."
Eternelle: The Best Of Edith Piaf CD
4 recommendations
"Eternelle - The best of Edith Piaf. There has never been another chanteuse quite like Edith Piaf - many have strived for such greatness, but you can never top the original. Once you're hooked, go see La Vie en Rose - c'est bon."
Sixties Girls, Vol. 1
1 recommendation
"Sixties pop with a French accent – ideal for the drive to Decatur after a long day re-imaging hard drives or troubleshooting the latest library automation issue. From aquariusrecords.org: The ladies are dishing out the sounds of kicky Ye Ye, dreamy lounge, sultry cabaret, perky go-go and sugary girl group pop. Sure to tickle you pink!"
La Biographie de Luka Philipsen
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"This is Keren Ann's first album, and IMO one of her best. I don't speak French (I wish), but I still enjoy the music. While her vocal range is a bit limited, she uses it to her best here, using songs that fit her child-like voice beautifully. It's a stark, hollow kind of sound that still resonates with warmth. Every track is worth listening to, but if you want my favorites, here they are: ..."
Set Yourself On Fire: Charlotte Gainsbourg
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"Daughter of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, Charlotte modernizes the sounds of the Gainsbourg/Birkin duets. I recommend checking out "Set Yourself on Fire""
Morning: Amel Larrieux
1 recommendation
"this is a great album. One of my favorites for summer is "Trouble". I mix this album with Bebel Gilberto for a summer party playlist."
Nouvelle Vague. Bande a Part (Limited)
2 recommendations
"More excellent cover songs by a group of Frenchies."
Carla Bruni: "Quelqu'un m'a dit"
1 recommendation
"I don't know what she's singing about but I just listened to it 3 times in a row. The sound of Carla's French Accented voice is so lovely."
