Amelie: Original Soundtrack Recording [Soundtrack]

amelie: original soundtrack recording [soundtrack]

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This sunny comic fable from idiosyncratic director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (City of Lost Children, Alien Resurrection, Delicatessen) boasts any number of intimate charms, not the least of which is Yann Tiersen's warmly inviting score. Composer and multi-instrumentalist Tiersen's work and training may have masterfully encompassed classical, pop, and rock, but his delightful Amélie music proves he is slave to none. In this, his fourth soundtrack, Tiersen displays an impressive command of idiom and melodic subtlety that's rightfully drawn comparisons to the great Nino Rota. With a Paris-set story driven by blossoming love, the composer frequently leans on the familiar Parisian street accordion motif as a starting point. If that sounds clichéd, it's anything but; Tiersen's delicate touch incorporates Gypsy flourishes, classical string ensembles, electronics, stark and lovely solo piano, and even minimalist technique--often in the same charming cue. The result is music that manages to sound variously breezy, fresh, and contemporary, yet somehow comfortably familiar. Amélie is a warm, postmodernist score that never forgets where its heart lies. --Jerry McCulley

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Amelie: Original Soundtrack Recording [Soundtrack]

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What an unusual delight!! meet Yann Tiersen!
wonderful music
musical antidepressant
A gift for the ears.
Sublime soundtrack!

Amelie: Original Soundtrack Recording
Yann Tiersen
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005O6PA
Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

J'y Suis Jamais Alle
Les Jours Tristes (instrumental)
La Valse D'Amelie
Comtine D'un Autre Ete: L'apres Midi
La Noyee
L'autre Valse D'Amelie
Guilty
A Quai
Le Moulin
Pas Si Simple
La Valse D'Amelie (orchestra version)
La Valse Des Vieux Os
La Dispute
Si Tu N'etais Pas La
Soir De Fete
La Redecouverte
Sur Le Fil
Le Banquet
La Valse D'Amelie (piano version)
LaValse Des Monstres

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This sunny comic fable from idiosyncratic director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (City of Lost Children, Alien Resurrection, Delicatessen) boasts any number of intimate charms, not the least of which is Yann Tiersen's warmly inviting score. Composer and multi-instrumentalist Tiersen's work and training may have masterfully encompassed classical, pop, and rock, but his delightful Amélie music proves he is slave to none. In this, his fourth soundtrack, Tiersen displays an impressive command of idiom and melodic subtlety that's rightfully drawn comparisons to the great Nino Rota. With a Paris-set story driven by blossoming love, the composer frequently leans on the familiar Parisian street accordion motif as a starting point. If that sounds clichéd, it's anything but; Tiersen's delicate touch incorporates Gypsy flourishes, classical string ensembles, electronics, stark and lovely solo piano, and even minimalist technique--often in the same charming cue. The result is music that manages to sound variously breezy, fresh, and contemporary, yet somehow comfortably familiar. Amélie is a warm, postmodernist score that never forgets where its heart lies. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

What an unusual delight!! meet Yann Tiersen!.......2007-07-04

Will not indwell too much as I can go on forever about this album. Certainly the best soundtrack I have ever heard. Full of joy and beatiful melodies/harmonies.

Nothing lifts me up more than this. I always travel with the soundtrack. Once again, the movie like "the hours" couldn't reach its great successs without this beautiful soundtrack. I think Yann is probably the most talented musician I have heard from in a very long time.

The most amazing thing is that the music can suit all moods, happy, playful, upset, bored, but most of all dreamful and optimistic.

It is certainly the soundtrack of a century.
Thumbs up and hat off to Yann.

wonderful music.......2007-06-27

wonderful, wonderful! anyone who loves things French will love it, whether they have seen the movie or not!

musical antidepressant.......2007-05-13

Throw away your Zoloft, Paxil, whatever... Just put on this soundtrack and smile! Witty, charming yet soulful, this CD is absolutely fabulous. It's impossible to be depressed while listening to this music. I find that whatever I'm doing, I do it better with this CD playing. Even my cat and greyhound seem happier when they hear it. Go get it! Your world will be a better place.

A gift for the ears........2007-05-07

It's amazing how simple and beautiful all the songs are. I recomend for everybody.

Sublime soundtrack! .......2007-04-04

Amelie was one of the most original films made at the last year of the XX Century. His magic spell still continues feeding our imagination and arousing memorable sentiments, a film plenty of humanity and original humor all the way through .

But the music is by itself another important factor to take into account. This selection of unforgettable and pleasant themes work out as a watch making mechanism. Lovable and remarkable themes that united to your memories about this outstanding film, make this is worth buy.

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