Customer Reviews

Le Phare

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This cd is a very good place to start if you're looking for more music from Yann Tiersen. Almost all instrumental, three vocal tracks, this album is not completely the same style throughout as Amelie was, but is obviously related. If you're looking for something similar to that, this has it in spades. But, songs like the third Track, Monochrome, which does have vocals quickly became one of my favorite tracks, it has that bittersweet buildup going on that hooked me to begin with.
This is somber, celebratory, joyful and sad all at once. Lots of accordian, string arrangements, guitar, drums, piano, etc. highly recommended.

This album is similar to amelie in the fact that it is charming and sweet. His voice is only on 3 tracks, which I think is bonus due to the fact that it is average, yet sweet. I love the music, and highly recommend it for those who fell in love with amelie. Le Phare definately will put a smile on your face, and a tear in your eye at the same time.

This is a great album (tracks 4,6 are also in amelie). It's filled with atmospheric/romantic nuances of melancholy and reverie. Sounds of the accordion, violin, piano, toy box and bells(?) complement eachother beautifully. 'Monochrome' is my favorite track.

Rue de cascades is also good (more upbeat/less somber), but I like Le Phare better.

I've never heard music with so much in it. Just close your eyes...Can you see the ocean, the boats and the Brittany coast?
How, boy, I'm starting to feel homesick!

I've had this cd for a few years, and every time I come back to it I find something new to love. Yann Tiersen has a habit of writing albums like this, but this one in particular catches my imagination.

I was a little bit late to join among the fans of Yann Tiersenn but when I listened the soundtrack of Amelie I was amazed. Then I saw the Monochrome video and totally hooked. I had to purchase the original version that was in the La Phare album. I only found this second hand one in very mint condition and I am very happy to declare that both the physical condition of the CD and the quality of the music it contains are impeccable.

This CD as well as the others played by Tiersen show how good music can be written and played, using classical or non popular instruments, and yet, sound actual and passionate.