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Post by comet on Jan 6, 2008 14:53:53 GMT
Hi Folks.
I think Edith Piaf deserves a thread of her own.
I do remember her being discussed on the official forum loosely in other discussions,
I have been an Edith Piaf fan since the crystal or valve radio, since the wire recorder. I think I was left in the pram as a baby listening to Edith Piaf.
Her ability to get straight to the heart is similar to Hayley's even if you did not understand the language.
Her background being the complete opposite of Hayley's, no nurture, no particularly caring family. Drink, drugs and poverty and civilization in tatters around her.
Bernie Taupin wrote a very moving tribute song about Edith Piaf called " Cage the songbird " sung by Elton John on the Blue Moves album.
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Post by Stephany on Jan 6, 2008 17:10:25 GMT
Hello Comet, Have you seen the movie 'La mome (La vie en rose)'? It's based on the story of Edith Piaf. The main actress, Marion Cotillard, is even nominated for a 2007 Golden Globe. It's very interesting to see how her career was shaped despite her tragic life. She is a real icon in my country and is still one of the most respected French artists of all time. Stephany  |
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Post by postscript on Jan 6, 2008 19:26:34 GMT
Hello Comet, Have you seen the movie 'La mome (La vie en rose)'? It's based on the story of Edith Piaf. The main actress, Marion Cotillard, is even nominated for a 2007 Golden Globe. It's very interesting to see how her career was shaped despite her tragic life. She is a real icon in my country and is still one of the most respected French artists of all time. Stephany That's very interesting Stephany. Yes, I had realised the admiration with which Piaf was still regarded in your country but I had not realised the association with a film of her life. I hope I haven't missed it here but I fear I may have done. This explains a lot. Thank you. While I'm posting can I offer my congratulations to Richard too to save another post?Peter S. |
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Post by Stephany on Jan 7, 2008 9:14:17 GMT
Hello Peter, The movie may not have been released in the UK yet. It's been released in France in February 2007 so it's quite recent and has won many prizes in Festivals. Here is the US poster. The life of Edith Piaf is certainly out of the ordinary. Stephany |
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Post by grant on Jan 7, 2008 12:15:42 GMT
Hello Stephany It would appear that "La Vie En Rose" is the US title of this film. According to IMDB HERE it's original title is "La Mome" (but then I guess you already know that!) You can also see release dates HERE Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be one for the UK yet. This is definately a film I will go and see. I have already seen a stage play version of Piaf's life some years ago. I think it was just called "Piaf" Lots of love Grant  |
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Post by Martin on Jan 7, 2008 14:45:44 GMT
Hello Stephany It would appear that "La Vie En Rose" is the US title of this film. According to IMDB HERE it's original title is "La Mome" (but then I guess you already know that!) You can also see release dates HERE Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be one for the UK yet. This is definately a film I will go and see. I have already seen a stage play version of Piaf's life some years ago. I think it was just called "Piaf" Lots of love Grant Hi Grant Unless I'm mistaken this film (with this title) was released here in the UK last June. Best Wishes Martin |
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Post by grant on Jan 7, 2008 15:03:08 GMT
Hi Grant Unless I'm mistaken this film (with this title) was released here in the UK last June. Best Wishes Martin I obviously can't see for looking!  I went through that list several times and convinced myself that 'UK' wasn't there! Found it now - sorry for the duff info!  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Stephany on Jan 20, 2008 9:06:07 GMT
[Unless I'm mistaken this film (with this title) was released here in the UK last June. Hello Grant and Martin, This movie is now available on DVD in the UK. The main actress, Marion Cotillard, won the 2007 Golden Globe for 'Best actress'. She will certainly be nominated for an Oscar and - hopefully - even win it. Stephany |
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Post by comet on Sept 23, 2010 8:39:36 GMT
I wonder how long it will be until Hayley records a Piaf song ?
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Post by roger on Sept 23, 2010 8:49:52 GMT
If she does, I'm sure she'll have no regrets!  Well, someone had to say it!  Roger |
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Post by comet on Sept 23, 2010 8:50:46 GMT
If she does, I'm sure she'll have no regrets! Well, someone had to say it! Roger |
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Post by anshita on Sept 23, 2010 14:16:18 GMT
Is this Edith Piaf the French singer? The really famous one? Because for my performance once, I sung a song by her called "La Foule". Maybe Stephany knows? But anyway, would be cool though, if she ever records any Edith songs.. I was always pretty fascinated by her voice!  |
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Post by comet on Apr 8, 2011 1:58:27 GMT
Just found a lovely quote from Edith Piaf in the book NO REGRETS by Carolyn Burke. ISBN 978-1-4088-1998-2 (Also quoted in Henri Spade)
" .If a song is good and you put your heart into it,
audiences would not think about their problems.
That's our mission as singers,
To make people forget for three hours that they even exist."
I think Hayley has proved this theory of Edith's many times in concert.
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Post by comet on Jan 15, 2012 13:40:49 GMT
for quite a while I was thinking, wouldn't it be wonderful if Hayley recorded some songs made famous by Edith Piaf.
I am going to do some serious back pedaling on that now,
like you would do if you were coming up to the edge of the Niagra falls and can't swim.
I have just been listening to Elaine Paige singing some Piaf songs.
I have liked Elaine's singing for many years and she even has the same initials as Edith Piaf.
But I have yet to hear a Piaf song, sung by anyone else that makes it a more desirable performance to listen to.
Various people have tried and I think all have failed miserably.
The magic of Piaf was not in the voice itself, which could be quite fragile and rough from smoking and drinking and staying up late and doing eight three hour shows a week, but in the passion and the way she could illustrate the pain of loss, poverty and death or the joy and happiness and love of the ordinary working class people of France and the world.
When I hear anyone else sing a Piaf song, I just want to switch it off and listen to the original,
Edith Piaf simply cannot be imitated or improved upon.
To attempt do so would alienate a whole nation and Piaf fans worldwide.
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Post by martindn on Jan 15, 2012 22:20:44 GMT
Yes, Comet, I think you are right.
Hayley is a wonderful imitator, but I really don't think she has the background to do justice to Piaf's songs. They were unique and of a time and place. Hayley has never been there and never will.
Martin D
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