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Les Retrouvailles [ENHANCED] [IMPORT]

Yann Tiersen

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Audio CD (May 30, 2005)
Original Release Date: May 20, 2005
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Enhanced, Import
Label: Ici d�'Ailleurs
ASIN: B000852GIQ
Also Available in: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #64,695 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer, not only for his soundtrack work, but in his own right. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen's deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. THis is his 2005 album featuring guest vocalists Liz Frazier, Jane Birkin, Stuart Stapple & Dominique A. Virgin.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, October 5, 2006

By	Yann Tiersen "Music Lover" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

I love this music, I cant even describe it. It is out of this world.
If you liked his soundtrack of the move Amelie, you are going to love this one, it is a little more contemporary and more diverse. Its great.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The music that makes you dream, February 12, 2009

By	M. Milkevicius (Golden, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is for sure not Le Fabuleux Destin d'Am�lie Poulain soundtrack... Way deeper and whole-souled.

If you like the old drawer chest of your grandma and bouquet of wild flowers on top of it, if you like to sit in old grandpas chair on lazy and calm summer evening - is for you.

Les Retrouvailles is a passionate album. Happily and sadly romantic with a wonderful touch of mystery and mystique. In total, there are sixteen tracks of pure mental delight decorated with piano, accordion, harpsichord, violin, mandolin, bass, guitar, banjo, melodica, toy piano, typewriter, vibraphone and various rhythm instruments.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very solid, April 3, 2008

By	Boxorice (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews

If you are a fan of Yann Tiersen then you will like this record. I don't think it is as strong as Le Phare or Rue des Cascades but it is very solid. There are a couple songs with electric guitar, bass, and drums which are good. But personally, I like when he sticks with the traditional instruments. Elizabeth Frazer sings on 2 songs and I think that's pretty exciting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Uncanny sounds
This is the most rewarding CD I've purchased in a very long time. It DOES have the sound, like others have said, like Amelie, but goes beyond that general "Sound". Read more

Published 5 months ago by William Bullard

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
I purchased this and several other Yann Tiersen titles after buying the Amelie soundtrack. I've enjoyed this one the most. It's very rich and enjoyable. Read more

Published 12 months ago by JP Allan

5.0 out of 5 stars Music of simplicity
i fell in love with les retrouvailles with the first time i've heard La Veilee.Real touching melody, complexity in feelings simplicity at the music side as a Tiersen classic. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Kurtulus Cumhur Korkmaz

5.0 out of 5 stars And the library keeps growing.
So I finally got this album for Christmas! It's a great expansion to my Yann library. As of right now track 4 ("La Veillee") and track 14 ("7:PM") are my favorites... Read more

Published 18 months ago by J. Pinneo

5.0 out of 5 stars Yann Tiersen, Les Retrovailles
This one grows on you. I really enjoy it. The music puts you into a mood that is quite pleasant.

Published 23 months ago by Dave Weeks

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular.
The moment I discovered Yann Tiersen to be the composer of the Amelie soundtrack I rushed out and bought more of his albums. He is amazing and talented to say the least. Read more

Published on May 5, 2007 by Art Vandelay

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Stuff!
Although I love Tiersen's work, I don' think this is his best. I bought the cd mainly for the song "La Boulange" (fantastic tune!), but the other songs are so-so.

Published on February 17, 2007 by Bjorn A. Stumer

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing CD
This is the best album I have ever bought - period. If you enjoyed the Amelie soundtrack, you will enjoy this album even more. Read more

Published on September 19, 2006 by Daniel Bair

5.0 out of 5 stars This album deserves 6 out of 5 stars
I can't even describe to you how great this cd is. It is simply spectacular/amazing. After hearing the soundtrack to Goodbye Lenin, I was quite disappointed. Read more

Published on January 18, 2006 by Jessica Leighton

5.0 out of 5 stars Waaaaaaaw !!
This is a pure magic music from Yann Tiersen he's one of my favorite music composers in the world, his music going to the deep of my heart, it's including the Love & the Peace of... Read more

Published on October 22, 2005 by Yousef Al Mamry

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