Tant de Belles Choses

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Disc 1:
#	Track Name	MP3 Sample
1	Tant de Belles Choses

2	l'Ombre de la Lumiere

3	Jardinier Benevole

4	Moments

5	Soir de Gala

6	Sur Quel Volcan

7	So Many Things

8	Grand Hotel

9	La Folie Ordinaire

10	Un Air de Guitare

11	Tard Dans la Nuit

12	Cote Jardin.../Tant de Belles Choses (Ghost)

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Although now in her 60th year, and without major international hits since the sixties, French singer Francoise Hardy is still a relatively prolific and popular music maker in France (her previous album 'Clair Obscur' came out four years ago, while this album has already gone gold). Perhaps because two of the twelve songs here are sung in English, or perhaps because the music industry has finally realised that music doesn't have to be sung in English to be popular, 'Tant De Belles Choses' (so many beautiful things) is getting a "proper" release outside of her home turf - and for us fans in little old New Zealand this is great news. Hardy's airy voice still sounds great too, suiting her sombre, yet dignified, "anti-diva" approach to music, which falls somewhere between brooding and "downbeat", although as any listener of contemporary French music (Air, etc) will attest, "downbeat" in this context translates to atmospheric, lush and sophisticated. Long time fans will not be disappointed, while for those looking for suave yet intelligent late night music, this gracious album will prove immensely appealing. This is a classy album from a genuine French singing legend, and echoes other recent releases from international pop masters such as Marianne Faithfull and Leonard Cohen. Recommended.

Product Details

Artist: Francoise Hardy
Album: Tant de Belles Choses
Cat #: 47323522
Date: 08/04/2005
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Label: Virgin
Usually Ships: 2 - 6 days
Genres: Jazz , World
Normally: ~~$35.95~~
SmokeCDs Price: $29.95