Thomas Dolby: With Rachelle Garniez, "La Vie en Rose"
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http://www.ted.com - Featuring the vocals and mischievous bell-playing of accordionist and singer Rachelle Garniez, the TED House Band -- led by Thomas Dolby on keyboard -- delivers this delightful rendition of the Edith Piaf standard "La Vie en Rose" with organic style and fresh wit. Garniez, with her arm warmers and colored bells, is as offbeat as her phrasing -- bringing to mind a young Liza Minnelli, capable of turning any stage into a jazz cabaret. Dolby, meanwhile, employs his trademark technique of mixing the old with the new: Mac laptops and Roland synthesizers support, but never subordinate, Garniez's smoky lounge sounds.
Channel: People & Blogs
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm
Author: TEDtalksDirector
Length: 05:18
Rating: 4.70
Views: 6837
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Tbwee (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
Musical Alchemy! Every so often I stumble into something pleasantly unexpected...the bells seemed funny at first, but that gave way to the realization of some serious talent...and then the Voice!Thomas Dolby is so versatile, and that versatility is rivaled only by his creativity; I love the fact that he plays with so many different stylists/artists: no boundaries here. This whole production is something else!
tedbrookins (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
Thomas Dolby!! TED!! Fantastic!!
mikeimpuls (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
why does her voice change that way?
sxipshirey (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
Rachelle is wonderful, and it is great to attempt Edith Pilaf, point in case. Art should be fearless and Rachelle is fearless.
ks101090 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
it is best not to attempt edith piaf. ever. point in case.
Kuixotic (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
hahaha ah the french and their ways
divinemsj (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
Rachelle is awesome. You MUST see her in person.
nofare (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
it basically says: "when I see my love ... when I'm with my love ... I see life in pink."
garethblake450 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
incredible bells and voice. Wonderful little song. I wonder what it all means
liloumace (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
wonderful performance. love it. |