I discovered Coeur de Pirate somewhat differently than normal. I was browsing the HD video channel on vimeo, and found “Comme des Enfants”. It’s simple, sweet, and very French. (More specifically, French-Canadian.) I knew a guy who claimed to like any song with piano in it. I’m not that extreme, but Coeur de Pirate (Béatrice Martin) makes excellent use of the ivories. Her voice is youthful-bordering-on-childish, but manages to just about avoid being too twee. I downloaded the album, which proved to be a little gem. No firecrackers; just subtle, joyful, thoughtful music. Makes me wish I understood French. But perhaps it’s better this way. I can imagine the lyrics speak of impossibly beautiful autumn days, and Montreal streets, and the little ups and downs of an arty, quiet life.
I”m posting “Comme des Enfants” and the accordian-tinged “Berceuse”.
Coeur de Pirate – Comme des Enfants [mp3] [vimeo] [youtube]
Coeur de Pirate – Berceuse [mp3]
[I recomment watching the vimeo video -- it's much higher quality than youtube.]
I like French music. Reminds me of warm, buttery croissants. Yummy.
Have you heard any of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy’s music? Good stuff also, and would make for a great quiz qn!
Good buttery croissants are hard to find…there’s so much mediocrity in the world of pastries and desserts.
Haven’t heard the Bruni stuff. She’s hot though. Hehe.
I love French music. Mmmm…croissants.
I’ve heard a few of Bruni’s songs and she’s pretty good. But I really love Patricia Kaas. She’s more jazz/pop. Anyone heard of her? If not, definitely check it out.
Haven’t heard of Patricia Kaas. I don’t react too well to jazz, but I’ll check her out.
Patricia Kaas is really good.
I really think I could love jazz, I just don’t know where to start or what to look out for.
Well you could try the famous names: Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis…
Amazing!!!
Yeah, I know! Who’d have thought of trying the famous names, eh? :)
Han’s full of great ideas like that one, Maynard!
Heureuse que notre langue plaise, je vous conseille également Olivia Ruiz, belle a en crever ou encore la femme chocolat
Welcome, Clochette! Listening to Olivia Ruiz now.
(J’ai utilisé Google Traduction.)
Hello,
If you want french women singers you can listen that:
emilie simon
emilie loizeau
amelie les crayons
arianne moffatt
berry
cocoon (it’s a duo who sing in english… really great)
jeanne cherhal
(jenifer)
pauline croze
…….
I french guy…
Thanks Hretwix!