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Music > Albums > Yann Tiersen - C'etait Ici (2003) Retail CD
added on January 6, 2008, at 19:47 by musicworld

If you've come to read this, there are 2 possibilites: you are either curious of knowing more about Yann Tiersen after getting your hands on Amelie's soundtrack, or you already know his music and albums & want to venture a bit further. Whichever it is: just buy this album. I know you've read this 100's of times on Amazon, but I could not do justice to this (live) recording by trying to describe it with words. I have had the chance to see Yann in concert about 3 times now, and I can tell you this is as close as you'll get to the real thing, except that he usually tours with 2 or 3 friends, and this was a one off: he had an entire orchestra of hyper-talented friends to bring more depth to the unbelievable beauty of his compositions. "C'etait ici" (for those who lack French vocab) means "It was there", and yes, that's where the magic happened that night in Paris.The thing with Yann is that talent is no longer a matter: he is way beyond it and this is why contrary to the Amelie soundtrack, this is a lot more varied, ranging from classical writing to piano ballads (like the cover of Serge Gainsbourg's achingly gorgeous/sad "la Noyee") to more experimental stuff like "Fevrier" that could easily be on a Sonic Youth album. Just like his performing skills (he must play well over 10 different instruments to the highest level), there is no doubt Yann is an explorer in his own world, therefore not sticking to one style but still always keeping his trademark touch. If you only own "Amelie", then along with this you MUST (and I mean you MUST!!!) get a copy of "Rue des Cascades" and "Le Phare". They are nothing short of astonishing and are among the best CDs I have ever bought (out of hundreds!). "L'absente", his last studio album to date, is also very good but certainly not his best work. So do yourself a favour, go and buy this. And if you don't like it, then all hope is lost for you in this world.

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