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Comme Si de Rien N'Etait

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Carla Bruni

Release Date August 05, 2008
Nice CD, but missing the intelligence and wit of the former "Quelqu'un m'a dit". The texts, as well as the tunes, have become simpler, less interesting, and have lost their twist and bite.

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Eternelle: The Best Of

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Edith Piaf

Release Date January 29, 2002
This is an excellent quality recording of some of the most deeply touching music to come out of post war France.
There is simply no voice like Piaf's.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Songs in French for Children

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Lucienne Vernay with Les Quatres Barbus

Release Date January 01, 2001
My kids really liked this CD. It was a car-trip favorite. We adults got a little tired of some of the songs, but that shouldn't be a deterrant.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Yael Naim

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Yael Naïm, David Donatien

Release Date March 18, 2008
The novelty factor in this album (she sings in several different languages) wears off quick. If you want world music I'd recommend the Putumayo CDs. This album here is dull and repetitious (though exciting at first because you have no idea what she's on about).

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Amelie: Original Soundtrack Recording

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Yann Tiersen

Release Date November 06, 2001
I love this soundtrack, it's very magical and fantastical in a very French way. I think especially the Valse comes off very parisien of the romantic era where they seem to be perma-stuck in the '50s. It's very jolly, tombe d'amour kinda stuff.

CD-Charts Position 6
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La Revancha del Tango

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Gotan Project

Release Date April 08, 2003
I was introduced to this CD by my cousin Chike (who is aware that I love experimenting musically), and I love it! The Gotan Project (Gotan is a reversal of the syllables in the word Tango) comprises a multinational trio, and their style is Jazzy Electro Tango (well, that's how I describe it), largely instrumental, with a few vocals usually spoken and in Spanish.

However, an understanding of Spanish isn't necesary to appreciate this calming, beautiful music. Yes, it does sound like what you'd hear in the background at some swanky lounge or bar (like the Amazon review mentions), but it's one that would have you asking the waiter "Who plays that?".

My favourites are "Una musica brutal" (with lovely female vocals), the piano driven beauty "Last ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 7
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The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf

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by: Edith Piaf

Release Date July 30, 1991
To those who are not familiar with Miss Piaf's singing soon will become fans of this woman. The recent bio-pic "La Vie en Rose" has stirred interest in those who had not heard her before. They will be richly rewarded with this album. My favorite track is "Non, je ne Regrette Rien".

CD-Charts Position 8
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La Vie en Rose: La Môme

CD-Charts > Music > France
from: EMI Classics

Release Date May 22, 2007
The legendary singer Edith Piaf, who died in 1963, remains a national icon of French musical culture to this day, whose razor-blade voice was unmistakable, and whose massive stage presence belied her diminutive stature. Director Olivier Dahan's biography of Piaf, La Môme (released internationally as "La Vie en Rose", after one of her most famous songs), stars Marion Cotillard in an extraordinary performance as the Little Sparrow, and features supporting turns from such respected Gallic actors as Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner and Gérard Depardieu. For the music, Dahan surprisingly turned to English composer Christopher Gunning, who hasn't written music for this high profile a film since Firelight a decade ago. As one might expect, Gunning's music ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Gipsy Kings

Release Date September 05, 2000
Not a bad song on any of these CDs!! They all bring to mind a sultry evening in some spanish-speaking part of the world. Lilting lyrics, fast and slow conga rythms with impeccable spanish guitar work. CD#1 of the "The Very Best of..." is raucous and fast-paced, while disk #2 is more gentle and relaxing. You will have images of banana and palm trees swaying in the breezes while you relax in some spanish hacienda,cafe or cantina. Break out the premium hand-made cigars and pour up the rum or tequilla!! The Gipsy Kings are an awsome band and will bring any party to life. These CDs are "must-haves" for any serious cigar aficianado!

CD-Charts Position 10
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Putumayo Presents: French Cafe

CD-Charts > Music > France
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 11, 2003
I am French Canadian, my husband English and we both love it. It's very European.