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Patrick Fiori

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Like most people I learned of Patrick Fiori from the Notre-Dame de Paris musical. Patrick's self-titled disc is well executed, beautifully sung, and a fun listen. Marseille, Debout, Bleu et Vert and Pardonne-Moi are all stand outs that will make the album worth buying. My only criticism of the album is the song selection. Marseille, Mon Pays and Je Sais Ou Aller are a little redundant since they all have the same "longing for home" theme. And furthermore I'd like to see some politics or something a little more edgy interjected to avoid a French Michael Bolton album. But having said that, each song on its own is fantastic so I kept my score at 5 stars; a great piece of French Pop music.

This album will make you feel at peace with the world, if you like songs about love and companionship that actually have something to say about those topics. Some of them are slow, like "Sans bruit" (Noiselessly) and "Si tu revenais" (If you'd come back) -really dramatic- while others are more lively, like "Ligne numero 13" (Line number 13) -a critique of the coldness of the world-. The last one, "Miraval", is like 15 minutes long, because it has ambient sounds and brief echoes of his songs. If you've heard Julie Zenatti's songs you'll guess which one she contributed with in this album. He sounds so much like her in that one. Another album of his, "Chrysalide", is very well made also.

These words are words of Patrick Fiori. And I can say it's true, because in this album he decided not to show his vocal advantages with all power that he has. He sings more like an artist than a singer. Please, don't get me wrong: it doesn't mean than you won't hear how beautiful his voice is. He just decided to make this album from another point of view. That's why the title of this album is "Patrick Fiori."
Songs: "Sans bruit" and "Si tu revenais" are really dramatically, "Miraval" is very unusual, "Marselle" & "Je sais ou aller" ("I know where to go") are about his origin and his home, etc..
It's a pleasure to listen to this album!!!!! I'm sure you won't have any regrets (at least I don't have it :))

an amazingly sincere voice, true to his feeling, only possible in this time of accepting human differences. j'etais etonne de decouvrir cet artiste.

In the world of cynicism and instant gratifications, it is truly refreshing to come across an artist who believes in patriotism and old-fashioned chivalry. His songs automatically transport the listener into the world of Southern France. His music reminds me of Jean Giono's fiction. (Jean Giono is a French writer of the late 19th century). He promotes the same values and attitudes as Patrick Fiori.

And the last thing: Patrick is a VERY talanted guy!!!!!