Yann Tiersen — La Boulange
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Never heard this Tiersen album before, thank you RP! Reminds me of The Ex & Tom Cora's Scrabbling at the Lock a bit - love those raw guitar/violin/cello combinations
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
That's one of monsieur Pasteur's later works, I believe.
I suppose it's a sign of the times, but I read the album title as Les Retroviruses
That's one of monsieur Pasteur's later works, I believe.
A truly great musical appreciation to the art of baking bread .
And thanks by the way for the reminder in this thread here: I still haven't watched Monty Pythons Holy Grail this year. (that's almost blasphemy).
And thanks by the way for the reminder in this thread here: I still haven't watched Monty Pythons Holy Grail this year. (that's almost blasphemy).
ziggytrix wrote:
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Come-on mate, culture does matter, and we, French people, do not usurp our reputation of being pedantic and selfish. Of course this depend on everyone's own personality, I'm not saying it is general trait of personality, it's just a tendency.
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Come-on mate, culture does matter, and we, French people, do not usurp our reputation of being pedantic and selfish. Of course this depend on everyone's own personality, I'm not saying it is general trait of personality, it's just a tendency.
Me: Oh, I like this, sounds like Amelie's sountrack
Checks the artist... Tiersen... Oh that's why...
Checks the artist... Tiersen... Oh that's why...
Johnny_Alpha wrote:
Wait! WUT!!? My mother smelled of elderberries?
No, your mother was a hamster, and your FATHER smelt of elderberries.
Interestingly enough (to me at least), someone parsed this insult out to mean "your mother is a whore" (breeds like a hamster) and "your father is a drunk" (ie, elderberry wine). Whether that's true or not, I'm unsure, but I find it entertaining, nonetheless.
Wait! WUT!!? My mother smelled of elderberries?
No, your mother was a hamster, and your FATHER smelt of elderberries.
Interestingly enough (to me at least), someone parsed this insult out to mean "your mother is a whore" (breeds like a hamster) and "your father is a drunk" (ie, elderberry wine). Whether that's true or not, I'm unsure, but I find it entertaining, nonetheless.
From Spoon to this ? Only Bill can get us here.
This is NPR! 
Album cover looks like a cross between Clive Owen and Chris Martin lol
I suppose it's a sign of the times, but I read the album title as Les Retroviruses
ziggytrix wrote:
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
When I was in Paris for a couple of days 21 years ago a group of Parisians where so kind to me it still moves me today.
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
When I was in Paris for a couple of days 21 years ago a group of Parisians where so kind to me it still moves me today.
ziggytrix wrote:
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Wait! WUT!!? My mother smelled of elderberries?
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Wait! WUT!!? My mother smelled of elderberries?
French_Ferdinand wrote:
In my experience, you can only tell a Breton that they're French if you're wearing VERY good running shoes!
On the best French soundtrack composers (Goodbye Lenin, Amelie from Paris)
In my experience, you can only tell a Breton that they're French if you're wearing VERY good running shoes!
FluorideFreeMN wrote:
Yes, I believe it was used as the closing music for the Marketplace Tech Report until some time in 2018. I recognized the last couple bars immediately.
Wasn't this track used as a segway for an NPR program?
Yes, I believe it was used as the closing music for the Marketplace Tech Report until some time in 2018. I recognized the last couple bars immediately.
reminds me of Philip Glass
Sounds like Yann Tiersen is poaching in Michael Nyman's garden. Nice piece, nevertheless.
On the best French soundtrack composers (Goodbye Lenin, Amelie from Paris)
класс!!!!
I'm looking for the house with the synced Christmas lights.
Cynaera wrote:
Extraordinary musicianship! Lots of talent here - and I love the song because it's daring. The music sounds much older than it actually is. My dad would have loved this piece...
Got my attention straight away. Really liking this.
Reminds me a bit of the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestre! Hey, why are they never played here?
makes me psd it then go shave
FluorideFreeMN wrote:
I don't think I understand the question.
Wasn't this track used as a segway for an NPR program?
I don't think I understand the question.
Wasn't this track used as a segway for an NPR program?
Whatever this is, it should probably be played on accordion and balalaika. Then it would be obvious why I hate it.
whtahtefcuk wrote:
Well I wouldn't go that far but I'll be damn glad when it's over.
BTW, what's it from? Sounds like a theme from a bad TV show.
Rubbish!
Well I wouldn't go that far but I'll be damn glad when it's over.
BTW, what's it from? Sounds like a theme from a bad TV show.
whtahtefcuk wrote:
Rubbish!
Never was there a truer comment. Take that as you like it.
Thanks, Willie.
Wow, totally unexpected, and totally wonderful. Instant 9.
Relayer wrote:
I'll give it a 7 just because of this comment. And Yes, I did notice the significance of your prog rock comment wrt your user name ;-)
I like it! Great modern classical (although I know nothing about classical music). Reminds me of prog rock, so I'll give it a 7.
I'll give it a 7 just because of this comment. And Yes, I did notice the significance of your prog rock comment wrt your user name ;-)
Marvelous. Makes me hungry.. I needs me some fresh crusty baguette, with maybe some roquefort, mayo, salad, ham... mmmmmmmm ham.
Was this piece used for the instrumentals in David Byrne's "The Other Side of This Life" ?
Rubbish!
I like it! Great modern classical (although I know nothing about classical music). Reminds me of prog rock, so I'll give it a 7.
I like this song and I miss this classical Yann Tiersen. The new songs are too much experimental!
Till the album "Dust Lane" I have all :-) And don't forget the soundtrack from "Amelie From Montamarte)
Till the album "Dust Lane" I have all :-) And don't forget the soundtrack from "Amelie From Montamarte)
drcrnp wrote:
I'am french.. and i agree :-)
I like French people. J'aime bien aussi des Coneheads. But this song stinks. Sorry.
I'am french.. and i agree :-)
Effectivement, c'est la Boulange... Diminutif de Boulangerie ... quand on est pressé.
Cela évoque pour moi un enfant courant, une baguette sous le bras, la monnaie dans son poing fermé, trottoirs de Paris,
gekkosan wrote:
Cela évoque pour moi un enfant courant, une baguette sous le bras, la monnaie dans son poing fermé, trottoirs de Paris,
gekkosan wrote:
That's not how Monsieur Tiersen chose to write it on his album's cover. He ought to know why, and what he means by that.
Flow wrote:
I'm french, and I don't care if my "americans friends" likes me or not, but this song is call "La Boulangerie".
That's not how Monsieur Tiersen chose to write it on his album's cover. He ought to know why, and what he means by that.
Hard to believe there's so much negativity in the comments for this. It's harmless but nice and kind of interesting. I always like having it come on.
The French made the USA possible. That doesn't mean I like this little number.
Hannio wrote:
True. France, esp haute cuisine, wine and Paris, holds a singular place in the American imagination, the romance will last a long time to come.
Most Americans love the French, in spite of what you may hear.
True. France, esp haute cuisine, wine and Paris, holds a singular place in the American imagination, the romance will last a long time to come.
I'm french, and I don't care if my "americans friends" likes me or not, but this song is call "La Boulangerie".
I like French people. J'aime bien aussi des Coneheads. But this song stinks. Sorry.
whtahtefcuk wrote:
I had nothing to do with this "dribble" as you say.
Can't take this dribble... ick.
I had nothing to do with this "dribble" as you say.
ziggytrix wrote:
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Featuring John Cleese with his aht-rage-ous French accent. I fart in your general direction, so-called Arthur King and your k-niggets:
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Featuring John Cleese with his aht-rage-ous French accent. I fart in your general direction, so-called Arthur King and your k-niggets:
CRAP
Hannio wrote:
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Most Americans love the French, in spite of what you may hear.
The only French people I've ever known were exactly like any other people I've ever known. Each one was an individual with their own personality owing very little to whatever nationality or ethnicity they came from. That is to say, a nice person is a nice person, and a jerk is a jerk, and it has NOTHING to do with ancestory.
But that doesn't make the French castle scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail any less funny.
Hannio wrote:
Most Americans love the French, in spite of what you may hear.
I agree. Americans like to think that every other country is inferior to ours. However, when any other country is bold enough to feel the same way...they are snobs.
Most Americans love the French, in spite of what you may hear.
I agree. Americans like to think that every other country is inferior to ours. However, when any other country is bold enough to feel the same way...they are snobs.
Axelito wrote:
Most Americans love the French, in spite of what you may hear.
We hear that kind of thing to rarely! Thanks a lot :p
EssexTex wrote:
EssexTex wrote:
I love France and the French...just thought I'd get that out there.
Most Americans love the French, in spite of what you may hear.
Parlez-vous francais? 
sub-arctic wrote:
Stop that! let me fix that for you...
Stop that!
Sounds like Amile
Ohh, that's why
Ohh, that's why
Every time I hear this I like it better. In case you missed the earlier reference, check out the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNA4p0_Rls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNA4p0_Rls
I am not a fan of soundtrack music, because mostly the music works not very good without the movie!!
Can't take this dribble... ick.
Could this really be Yann-i? Boring, repetitive, derivative.
Extraordinary musicianship! Lots of talent here - and I love the song because it's daring. The music sounds much older than it actually is. My dad would have loved this piece...
Finally saw Amelie to find out what everyone is raving about. A lovely movie. Still hate this music.
trekhead wrote:
This is from 2007. But still one of the funniest comments ever. At least this piece is mercifully short. Over almost before I can reach the mute button.
Apachelbelyptica!
This is from 2007. But still one of the funniest comments ever. At least this piece is mercifully short. Over almost before I can reach the mute button.
EssexTex wrote:
Good thing you weren't onboard the Rainbow Warrior
I love France and the French...just thought I'd get that out there.
Good thing you weren't onboard the Rainbow Warrior
Interesting, this song was followed by Kan'Nal-Gypsy
Bill, do you actually use playlists?
themotion wrote:
If the segue to Kan'Nal - Gypsy was used on that day, I can see where they could have missed the song change. Smooooth
Bill, do you actually use playlists?
themotion wrote:
If the segue to Kan'Nal - Gypsy was used on that day, I can see where they could have missed the song change. Smooooth
amazing sound!!
stet wrote:
Singing?? I think you're talking about another track or tune
If the segue to Kan'Nal - Gypsy was used on that day, I can see where they could have missed the song change. Smooooth
Singing?? I think you're talking about another track or tune
If the segue to Kan'Nal - Gypsy was used on that day, I can see where they could have missed the song change. Smooooth
We hear that kind of thing to rarely! Thanks a lot :p
EssexTex wrote:
EssexTex wrote:
I love France and the French...just thought I'd get that out there.
Yann composes and plays rockmusic as well,
try this,
LA RADE,
thrilling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KSgocq455k&feature=related
try this,
LA RADE,
thrilling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KSgocq455k&feature=related
I love France and the French...just thought I'd get that out there.
I love him when not going for rock!
hanssachs wrote:
Stop that!
This is silly.
Stop that!
WayUpNorth wrote:
Yeh for Yann!
I like it and I want more! 
Yeh for Yann!
TernaryBit wrote:
I like it and I want more!
whatever it is, I like it 
I like it and I want more!
whatever it is, I like it
stewliscious wrote:
Singing?? I think you're talking about another track or tune
Intense ... until that guy started singing. Then ugh.
Singing?? I think you're talking about another track or tune
Quite nice. And awesome use of the theremin.
Intense ... until that guy started singing. Then ugh.
Amelie is too wonderful. Any of you who haven't seen it, get on the list at Netflix right this moment.
sharkey wrote:
I assume you read English, so here's some info for your edification
Guillaume Yann Tiersen (born 23 June 1970) is a French musician and composer known internationally for composing the score to the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie Amélie.<1><2> His music is recognized by its use of a large variety of instruments in relatively minimalist compositions, often with a touch of either European classical music or French folk music, using primarily the piano, accordion or violin together with instruments like the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, ondes martenot, harpsichord and typewriter. He has been compared to musicians Chopin, Erik Satie, Phillip Glass and Michael Nyman.<3>
sharkey wrote:
I assume you read English, so here's some info for your edification
Guillaume Yann Tiersen (born 23 June 1970) is a French musician and composer known internationally for composing the score to the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie Amélie.<1><2> His music is recognized by its use of a large variety of instruments in relatively minimalist compositions, often with a touch of either European classical music or French folk music, using primarily the piano, accordion or violin together with instruments like the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, ondes martenot, harpsichord and typewriter. He has been compared to musicians Chopin, Erik Satie, Phillip Glass and Michael Nyman.<3>
skdenfeld wrote:
This would be a truly frightening thing. Those guys are already so energetically enthusiastic that any kind of "forced induction", so to speak, would bring listeners to their knees, begging for mercy. Ever heard them play anything really off the wall? George Crumbs' Black Angels perhaps? 
Or Robert Crumb's RC Cola?
This would be a truly frightening thing. Those guys are already so energetically enthusiastic that any kind of "forced induction", so to speak, would bring listeners to their knees, begging for mercy. Ever heard them play anything really off the wall? George Crumbs' Black Angels perhaps? Or Robert Crumb's RC Cola?
it's only a tuesday? what the hell ... i'm still liking nearly everything more than usual ... rock on !!
fluffybum wrote:
I assume you read English, so here's some info for your edification
Guillaume Yann Tiersen (born 23 June 1970) is a French musician and composer known internationally for composing the score to the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie Amélie.<1><2> His music is recognized by its use of a large variety of instruments in relatively minimalist compositions, often with a touch of either European classical music or French folk music, using primarily the piano, accordion or violin together with instruments like the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, ondes martenot, harpsichord and typewriter. He has been compared to musicians Chopin, Erik Satie, Phillip Glass and Michael Nyman.<3>
what kind of music is this anyway?....french?
I assume you read English, so here's some info for your edification
Guillaume Yann Tiersen (born 23 June 1970) is a French musician and composer known internationally for composing the score to the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie Amélie.<1><2> His music is recognized by its use of a large variety of instruments in relatively minimalist compositions, often with a touch of either European classical music or French folk music, using primarily the piano, accordion or violin together with instruments like the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, ondes martenot, harpsichord and typewriter. He has been compared to musicians Chopin, Erik Satie, Phillip Glass and Michael Nyman.<3>
funny, this songs starts as 'Marquee Moon' of 'Television' (which i never hear on RP ;-(
and then, the song looses my attention...
and then, the song looses my attention...
I love his soundtrack from the wonderful movie, Amelie. This? Not as much.
what kind of music is this anyway?....french?
Loved this so much I tracked down the album, which has more good stuff.
Check out the video of this tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNA4p0_Rls
Check out the video of this tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNA4p0_Rls
1wolfy wrote:
Me too. (But methinks you misspelt the group's name)
I had to look just to see if it was Apocolyptica
Me too. (But methinks you misspelt the group's name)
The soundtrack for a life which is crumbling around someone.
When the result of a myriad bad choices come to their fruition, this is the music to be played.
When the result of a myriad bad choices come to their fruition, this is the music to be played.
Welly wrote:
sounds like someone had way too much coffee today.
Yes hear that too! I like it right out of the gate. 7.
If there is metaphor in music, I can hear the teeth gnashing and hair-pulling all the way to Wall Street. 
sounds like someone had way too much coffee today.
i think i'd like to hear that one again. seemed kinda epic
js5280 wrote:
Makes you want to buy a diamond perhaps?
Don't think it is the track they used, but the crescendo does remind me of past commercial for diamonds.
Nope, that would be Penguin Cafe (Perpetuum Mobile, right? I love the song so much I don't associate it with the commercial anymore.) If you like this, you will REALLY love Penguin Cafe's "Preludes Airs and Yodels".
Meh, ok but not super. For better stuff in this same sort of style check out Michael Nyman.
lmic wrote: This would be a truly frightening thing. Those guys are already so energetically enthusiastic that any kind of "forced induction", so to speak, would bring listeners to their knees, begging for mercy. Ever heard them play anything really off the wall? George Crumbs' Black Angels perhaps?
Kronos Quartet on steroids?
This would be a truly frightening thing. Those guys are already so energetically enthusiastic that any kind of "forced induction", so to speak, would bring listeners to their knees, begging for mercy. Ever heard them play anything really off the wall? George Crumbs' Black Angels perhaps?
Kilroy wrote:
I'm actually playing the air cello right now. A first.....
This is silly.
I'm actually playing the air cello right now. A first.....
Lovely
something you don't hear every day . . . like the blasted talking heads!
It's kinda like classical music, just without the not-sucking part. The worst of both worlds. 
I had to look just to see if it was Apocolyptica
I've never heard this before, and REALLY liked it! A good example of why I listen to RP!
Phillp Glass meets Hooverphonic
Jelani wrote:
I get the image of a woman in a sheer white flowing gown running desperately through the streets of an empty ,grey , rainy city; with flashes of a sunny green pasture that she is hoping to find.
Same image I was getting however you do a better job painting it!
Mais oui!
I get the image of a woman in a sheer white flowing gown running desperately through the streets of an empty ,grey , rainy city; with flashes of a sunny green pasture that she is hoping to find.
Happygirl wrote:
Heck yes. I'm so glad that someone had already commented on that because I thought maybe I was just being picky. Nice string playing overall.
Maybe the flatness is added in for effect?
Good question, but it doesn't matter to me. I don't like it -- the flatness, that is. I think it's a pretty good song, aside from that.
js5280 wrote:
Makes you want to buy a diamond perhaps?
Don't think it is the track they used, but the crescendo does remind me of past commercial for diamonds.
it does remind one of one of those "A Diamond Is Expensive, er... we mean, Forever" commercials
Now I understand why I immediately thought of the movie Amelie. What a lovely movie, and I have the soundtrack just because of Yann.... 
Uncle_Fenester wrote:
mmmm, Glassy!
or Michael Nyman-ish
Needs more bottom.
mmmm, Glassy!
8 => 9
and I don't
know
why.
i was surprised that no one else thought it sounded like the amelie soundtrack - as it should since Yann was the composer of that as well. Loooove that soundtrack, it made the movie.
csnyder wrote:
I heard the same thing. It almost makes you think that they're violas instead of violins.
(sorry, lame string-player joke; and I am a violist)
Hey, me too! :D
The rock drums at the end came out of nowhere, nice. Man I wish I could get Radio Paradise everywhere I go...
jpfueler wrote:
there is something familiar about this tune.
Makes you want to buy a diamond perhaps?
Don't think it is the track they used, but the crescendo does remind me of past commercial for diamonds.
there is something familiar about this tune.
Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
Sure! La boulange is the gentle nickname for the whole profession of making bread, esp. the baker her/himself and her/his crew. It can be used in a phrase like "salut la boulange" to give a friendly hello to a baker of your good friends (e.g. not doable in any bakery you step in when touring Paris)
It is also a slang term in the south of France for a person who is gay or doing gay things, what ever they might be. Marseilles has it's own very interesting cant. I have no clue as to why "the baker" has anything to do with gay.
et Volia, et la Groupe ....
trekhead wrote:
Apachelbelyptica!
trekhead wrote:
Apachelbelyptica!
Couldn't have said it better myself!
Apachelbelyptica!