L'Absente

Yann Tiersen is a French man. This album screams French and ca c'est bon. Immediately, it sweeps me off my feet into a romantic and whimsical world of baguettes and brioche, red wine, cheese and beautiful women. There is something so sexy about accordians and violins.
Tiersen gained world fame after composing the soundtrack for "Amelie" which was a huge success for both the film, and in sales. Legend has it the director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (another brilliant French man) heard this CD while driving with an assistant during the filming of "Amelie". He loved it so much he immediately bought Tiersen's catalogue and hired the composer on the spot. Many of the songs used in the film were reworked titles from this album. "Absente" is Tiersen's personal favorite of his collection, believing it to be most indicitive of his style.
Je presente:

Yann Tiersen - L'Absente