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Putumayo Presents: Paris | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Putumayo World Music
Category: Music
List Price: $15.98
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 4565
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 249
UPC: 790248024929
EAN: 0790248024929
ASIN: B000E6UX20
Release Date: April 18, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Au Cafe de La Paix - Fersen, Thomas | | • | Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat - Biolay, Benjamin | | • | Dites Moi Tu - Rollat, Fred | | • | Quelqu'un M'A Dit - Bruni, Carla | | • | Je Reste au Lit - Parisot, Pascal | | • | Jardin d'Hiver - Biolay, Benjamin | | • | Serre-Moi - Mali, Christophe | | • | Lettre a P... - DuBerry, Belle | | • | L' Ongle - Defever, Elodie Chr | | • | Ta P'tite Flamme - Amelie Les Crayons | | • | Les Pages - Myrtille | | • | Carpe Diem - Aldebert |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Many Putumayo compilations fail to capture the essence of a specific region by focusing on music that is simply too polite for its own good. When it comes to the languid charms of French chanson, however, the label has always excelled. An indispensable companion to the previously released French Cafe Paris focuses on the renaissance of French popular music in the hands of artists such as the raspy voiced Thomas Fersen, supermodel-turned-songwriter Carla Bruni and the ineffable Paris Combo-- arguably, the one group that started the smoky cabaret song revival in the mid-'90s. An air of luxury and languor defines the 12 tracks here, from the breezy bossa nova of Coralie Clement's "Samba de Mon Coeur Qui Bat" ("Samba of my Beating Heart") to the accordion laced atmospherics of Amelie-Les-Crayons and the wistful "Ta P'tite Flamme" ("Your Little Flame"). Judging by this disc, contemporary French pop may very well be one of the most exciting musical movements in the world right now. --Ernesto Lechner
Album Description
Very traditional in its sound, chanson was rediscovered and revamped in the late 50s and early 60s before it once again became passe with younger audiences, who embraced rock and pop as the sound of their generation. Now, forty years later, a new school of musicians has given a fresh voice to this vintage sound, creating the nouvelle scene (new scene) that is all the rage in Paris. Putumayo Presents Paris is an introduction to a vibrant group of artists out to prove that this is not your grandma's chanson. Paris makes the perfect companion piece to the hugely successful French Cafe. Time races on, and a new generation of musicians set the stage for the future by looking to the past. Putumayo invites you to experience this new wave of classic music. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to Terre des Hommes in support of their efforts to provide active support to disadvantaged children around the world.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Wonderful collection November 21, 2008
This CD includes a great mix of cafe style french music. Its a relaxed and eclectic compilation of modern, alternative artists. I like literally every song on this mix, I highly recommend it.
If you can't be in France, then... November 18, 2008
buy this CD. The music is lovely. A perfect mix, creates a good mood.
I totally recommend it.
An amazing CD October 9, 2008
I have listened to this CD so much- it is the best Putumayo CD by far. It has the most gorgeous jazzy pop songs from Paris. My kids love it too. We've listened to it on road trips for hours on end because it was so much better than any other CDs. You have to get it!
Smooth Francais' October 2, 2008
The wife hasn't taken it out of the CD player yet.
I guess it works.
Exceded My Expectations September 14, 2008
I am a college student studying french and got this hoping it would be fun background for study groups. It is most definitely but now I'm listening to it at home and my car just because it is so good. Great album!
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