- Audio CD (Oct 18 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Enhanced
- Label: Universal
- ASIN: B0002IRY4K
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#199,466 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #63 in Music > En français > Jazz, Blues et Musique actuelle > Musique actuelle
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Track Listings
| 1. Stay |
| 2. Fragile |
| 3. Blue Planet |
| 4. Cave |
| 5. I Feel Love |
| 6. Roll the Stars |
| 7. Good Luck |
| 8. Pour ton sourire |
| 9. Red Mountains |
| 10. Come Back Again |
| 11. Am I the Sky |
Product Description
Amazon.ca: Le meilleur de l’année 2004
Avec The You and the Now, Jorane a decidé de poser des mots anglophones sur ses mélodies. Et ça lui réussit très bien. Entourée d’une équipe compétente, la violoncelliste et chanteuse propose ce qui est sans doute son meilleur enregistrement. Moins vaporeux et maniéré que ses galettes passées sans pour autant bouleverser son identité, l’album met de l’avant une approche plus rythmée, où chaque piste vaut le détour.
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Album Description
2004 opus from this strange and fascinating French artist. A double album produced by Michael Brook. The second CD features Jorane singing in English & a duet with Daniel Lanois. Decca.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Jorane Comes into Her Own,
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This review is from: The You and the Now (Audio CD)
My wife and I first encountered Jorane during the live taping of the 2001 CBC Literary Awards. The hour-long presentation was hosted by the Vinyl Cafe's Stuart McLean, with music between the presentations and readings performed live on stage by Jorane and her band. The young Quebecois singer sat with her cello, flanked by three other band members, themselves playing a synthesizer and two double basses respectively.Their music shocked us. It wasn't your mother's classical ensemble; far from it. They burst into our senses with an ethereal wail, Jorane's soprano mouth-music providing the high notes to the cello/double bass counterpoint. It was bizarre, it was surreal, and as the presentation continued, we found it quite compelling. Jorane burst onto the Quebec music scene in 1999 with her debut album "Vent Fou". Her deep and angsty (French) lyrics and her unusual, but classically-based playing style earned her comparisons with Tori Amos. She followed this up with the even more experimental 16 mm. As a Quebec singer/songwriter, her first album did not get much play in North America outside of Quebec (though she did find success in Europe). Her second album, "16 mm", made a pitch for a wider audience by removing the lyrics altogether and using her voice simply as a musical instrument. Her efforts were met with limited success, though she retains the respect of her fans for her bold, innovative style. Her 2004 release, "The You and the Now" steps back from the experimentation of 16 mm, but tries to widen her audience with more songs written in English. She remains true to her roots, however, with songs counterpointing her lovely voice to her deep cello tones. Now 28, and with three albums under her belt, her style has matured. Her tempos are slinky, seductive, occasionally downbeat. There is a brilliant remake of the disco hit, I Feel Love, but Stay is my favourite, showcasing Jorane's ethereal voice with her deep cello tones. There is something sirenesque in Jorane's singing, a reminder of swimming in deep water. It's full of mystery and longing, and despite the comparisons to Tori Amos, quite distinctive from anything around her. I may be two years too late in reviewing this album, but it's still worth checking out.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very talented cellist,
This review is from: The You and the Now (Audio CD)
I came across Jorane's fantastic performance aired on an Arts Channel in Canada (Bravo TV), and was enthralled by her music. She is not only a very talented young cellist, but her voice is melodious and haunting. Jorane has a unique style of singing and her performances are nothing short of mesmerising. On this CD, she doesn't fall short on expectations. This CD is even better than her last one (if that can be imagined!). Listen to I Feel Love and Pour Ton Sourire. Brilliant music Jorane.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds like Tori Amos,
By A Customer
This review is from: The You and The Now (Audio CD)
Anyone who is a Tori Amos fan can hear the similarity between Jorane's music and what Tori has been doing for years. Both play classical instruments and use their voices as an instrument in itself rather than just singing. I wonder if Jorane has ever cited Tori as an influence. It would be hard to imagine that she doesn't listen to Tori considering the striking similarity in their singing and writing styles, the layering of the music and overall composition of her songs.I bought the CD after hearing "donne moi ton sourire" on Bravo! and was disappointed. A few of the songs are nice but overall it seems quite depressing as a collection of songs as it never really picks up. I wanted more of her French music, so perhaps I'll try one of those discs and see if they appeal more than this one.
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