Thierry Amiel - Où Vont Les Histoires? (2010)

Thierry Amiel has finally returned after an absence of 4 years preparing his third album which consists of acoustic versions of songs by Sarah McLachlan, of whom he is a fan. THIS CD IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT! The silken voice, as smooth as honey, is as pure and true as when he made his first appearance on the French Show, "In Search of a New Star".
With an incredible range, the singer reaches the highest notes with ease and fills each song with pure emotion. Several songs are sung in English, a boon for his non-French speaking fans! His diction is clear and understandable. I especially liked the sultry, somewhat bluesy tone near the end of "Dear God", and the song "Celui Qui" (Whoever), is sung tenderly and with deep emotion. With minimal accompaniment, his voice is an instrument in and of itself. I can and have listened to this music for hours.