Author Topic: Emilie Simon (Read 6448 times)

Ravenheart · « **on:** March 19, 2011, 10:42:57 PM »

I haven't seen much love for her on this forum, so I figured I should try to spread it.

I'm a new fan, but I love her work. She combines pop, electronica, ethereal stuff, and soundscapes. In some ways she's reminiscent of Bjork, but her voice is a little more accessible. All of her sings are creative and experimental, and she's not afraid to try out multiple styles on a single album. She sings some songs in French, and some in English. I highly recommend her to anyone who enjoys the aforementioned genres, or anyone who is just searching for some good music.

This is her, by the way:

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:47:32 PM »

Like.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:06:55 AM »

COME ON GUYS SHOW SOME LOVE FOR EMILIE.

Zantera · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:42:36 AM »

I like!

Only heard Végétal this far, but it's pretty darn fantastic, and I will check out the rest.

Iarwain · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:02:32 AM »

I really like her, she's one of my favorite artists. Can't pick a favorite album, probably the first one.

Sigz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:05:38 AM »

Listening now, it's really good stuff. She's quite popular on last.fm as well, surprisingly enough. Maybe she's bigger in France?

Ravenheart · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:59:10 AM »

Quote from: Sigz on March 20, 2011, 10:05:38 AM

Listening now, it's really good stuff. She's quite popular on last.fm as well, surprisingly enough. Maybe she's bigger in France?

Probably. I know she's done a lot of interviews in France, and she released a live DVD that was filmed there as well.

Also, her best album is probably Vegetal. It's her perfect balance of experimentation and accessibility. Her debut is good, too. The Big Machine is very different. TBM has more "American" influences, I guess, and most of it is sung in English. It's based off the time she spent in New York. It has more of a poppy feel, and there is a good deal of horn sections on it. It's pretty awesome.

She also composed the original soundtrack to March of the Penguins, titled La Marche de l'Empereur. Awesome stuff, especially All is White and Ice Girl. Check out her live album/DVD, too.

Zantera · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2011, 03:32:18 AM »

Also. She's hawt.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2011, 01:25:55 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on March 21, 2011, 03:32:18 AM

Also. She's hawt.

Yes. Yes she is.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2011, 04:01:17 PM »

https://www.urb.com/2011/03/15/urb-premiere-emilie-simon-single-remix/

Just today she released a new remix of Rainbow, which is the first track of The Big Machine. I loves it! I think I like this more electronic-sounding version than the original, to be honest.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2011, 05:31:00 PM »

BUMP

I refuse to let her existence on this forum not be well-known.

Anyway, this performance is awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHgU7700vQk

ZBomber · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:50:47 PM »

I will put her on my lists of artists to eventually check out for sure.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:40:27 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on April 14, 2011, 06:50:47 PM

I will put her on my lists of artists to eventually check out for sure.

Listen to Vegetal first. It's her best, and probably one of my favorite albums of all time.

Gadough · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2011, 11:58:28 PM »

OH RAVENHEART

YOU AND YOUR EMILIES

Ravenheart · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2011, 12:02:46 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on April 14, 2011, 11:58:28 PM

OH RAVENHEART

YOU AND YOUR EMILIES

There are 3 of them in my heart

Except the 3rd spells her name as Emileigh, and her project name is Chiasm.

Zantera · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2011, 01:19:40 AM »

Emilie Simon

I do love me some hot french chicks.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2011, 10:36:49 AM »

Her live DVD is awesome. You guys should seriously check it out. It's all on youtube.

Iarwain · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2011, 02:03:54 PM »

Just listened to Vegetal for the first time in a while. Had almost forgotten what a lovely album it is.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2011, 02:04:49 PM »

Quote from: Iarwain on April 16, 2011, 02:03:54 PM

Just listened to Vegetal for the first time in a while. Had almost forgotten what a lovely album it is.

Probably in my top 5 albums ever. Love at first listen

Ravenheart · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:36:44 PM »

Here's a new cover she made of Bronski Beat's Smalltown Boy:

https://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/mp3_emilie_simon_takes_on_bronski_beats_smalltown_boy_filter_exclusive

I've never heard of this artist or song, but it's lovely.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:38:48 PM »

LOVE LOVE LOVE EMILIE

Ravenheart · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:41:24 PM »

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:43:56 PM »

Yeah, I listened to her on Ravenheart's behest last night and it was amazing.

Zantera · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:00:34 PM »

Quote from: sonatafanica on May 22, 2011, 03:38:48 PM

LOVE LOVE LOVE EMILIE

jsem · « **Reply #24 on:** May 29, 2011, 11:48:59 AM »

Ok. So I listened to Vegetal.

...

Sigz · « **Reply #25 on:** May 29, 2011, 11:57:49 AM »

I still haven't listened to Vegetal.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #26 on:** May 29, 2011, 11:58:50 AM »

Quote from: Sigz on May 29, 2011, 11:57:49 AM

I still haven't listened to Vegetal.

GET ON DAT YO.

Quote from: jsem on May 29, 2011, 11:48:59 AM

Ok. So I listened to Vegetal.

...

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #27 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:03:10 PM »

Agreed, I've been listening to Vegetal more and more and it really is the cat's meow.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #28 on:** June 25, 2011, 06:06:07 PM »

I meant to post this awhile ago. This is a great interview of her, plus stripped down versions of Rainbow and the Bronski Beat cover.

https://www.popnography.com/2011/06/need-to-know-emilie-simon.html

Iarwain · « **Reply #29 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:14:48 AM »

New song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo5XSAdSqEg

Zantera · « **Reply #30 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:49:40 AM »

Awesome stuffz.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #31 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:54:18 AM »

Great song. It feels like a more natural progression from Vegetal. I love The Big Machine, but it was a noticeably radical departure from her previous efforts.

Can't wait for the new album! It's coming out soon, apparently.

ZBomber · « **Reply #32 on:** November 16, 2011, 05:34:18 PM »

Zander you need to force me to listen to her someday soon I still haven't gotten around to it >=(

Ravenheart · « **Reply #33 on:** November 16, 2011, 05:36:27 PM »

Mike if you don't listen to her right now I will burn the Valentine card you sent me.

ZBomber · « **Reply #34 on:** November 16, 2011, 05:39:54 PM »

ANYTHING BUT THAT

I would but i'm in a shitty mood and have too much shit to do that I wouldn't fully enjoy it at the moment but like...

when thanksgiving break comes next week, i'm just gonna lock myself if my room with a bottle of jack, some tissues, and emilie simon's discography

Oh and a fleshlight for when my arm gets tired

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

Author Topic: Emilie Simon (Read 6448 times)