She began her musical education at a French conservatory at seven years old. By age 18, she was studying Musicology at the University in Montpellier, France, and then obtained her Master in Musicology at the Sorbonne in Paris. Émilie was intrigued by the idea of combining her traditional musical education with new music technologies and studio experimentations. She developed these interests into unique skills at the cutting edge new technology music school, the IRCAM in Paris, which to this day remains the only center in the world dedicated to contemporary musical research and production, bringing science and art together in order to widen instrumentation and rejuvenate musical language.
Here she met Cyrille Brissot who she still works with today to develop and build specific instruments adapted to Émilie’s needs, both in the studio and on stage, including the “Brissot” - a breathtaking arm controller that allows her to remotely control, modulate and transform her live voice through a series of controlled effects. Émilie uses a variety of other new technology devices including Yamaha’s “Tenori-on” and a variety of other new hardware and software. Émilie uses this technology to give herself a wide range of versatility on stage, including being able to control everything – from beats to multiple instruments to vocal harmonies and modulation simultaneously while alone on stage.
Shortly after Ircam, Émilie Simon signed a record deal with Barclay/Universal France. Since then, she has written, arranged, performed and produced her two records and the original music for the French (original) version of March of the Penguins. There, Émilie used many diverse and inventive techniques including rubbing pieces of ice together to produce beats and sounds, and blended them with her electronic machinery and inviting lyrics.
Despite garnering best album honors in the electronic category at France’s
“Victoires de la Musique” Awards for her debut, and being touted as one of the most promising female artists, the Montpellier-bred chanteuse is quick to champion her independence as an artist over such acclaim. “[Awards] are nice, but it’s like a cherry on top, really,” the singer/songwriter insists. “It’s great when you have the feeling you are doing something important or that you’re understood. But it doesn’t alter the way I work in any way. I’m always thinking back on what I have done, because I don’t want to be redundant. I want to make music without rules, without anybody telling me what I have to do.”
Émilie Simon first made her mark on the U.S. in the fall of 2006 with her debut U.S. release, The Flower Book on Nov. 7, 2006. Her plush, artful soundscapes had already yielded her significant praise and awards in her French homeland, as well as acclaim across the rest of Europe and Japan. Singing in both French and English, Émilie allows her music to flow naturally, rewarding her with devoted fans worldwide. A year and a half after The Flower Book’s release, Émilie is currently residing in New York City and writing her next record. She will be performing shows in NYC this Fall to preview her new material. Having always begun the creative process in the recording studio, and then following with live performances, Émilie is trying a new approach. For the new record, she will let the songs breathe and evolve in a live environment before heading into the studio.
Blue Light
Émilie Simon Lyrics
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Everything if you want me to
From the sky I watch over you
Don't be blind, I will help you
I'm the moon
(In the sky
Just follow the blue, blue light)
I'm the moon
(In the sky
Just follow the blue, blue, blue light)
When you're down
When you feel alone
When your love and happiness are gone (blue light)
Deep inside
There is a blue, blue light
The moon is with you
I am the moon
(In the sky
Just follow the blue, blue light)
I am the moon
(In the sky
Just follow the blue, blue light)
Just me
Just follow me
Just me
Follow me
Just me
Follow me
Just me
Follow me
Just follow
The blue blue light
(In the sky
Just follow the blue light)
(In the sky
Just follow the blue light)
I'm the moon, I take care of you
Just follow the blue light
Take care of you
Just follow the blue light
In the song Blue Light by Emilie Simon, the artist refers to herself as the moon and invites the listener to follow the blue light up in the sky as a way of finding comfort and guidance. Throughout the song, she emphasizes her protective and nurturing nature, reminding the listener that she can give them everything they need and watch over them from above. This can be interpreted as a message of hope and support for those who feel lost and alone, as the artist encourages them to look up and seek solace in the moonlight.
The "blue blue light" mentioned in the lyrics can be seen as a symbol of hope and positivity, as the color blue is often associated with calmness, stability, and tranquility. By urging the listener to follow this light, Emilie Simon is offering them a beacon of light in the darkness, a source of comfort and reassurance that they are not alone. The repetition of the phrase "just follow" emphasizes the simplicity of this act, suggesting that finding solace and guidance can be achieved through a simple gesture of looking up at the sky and following the moon's light.
Overall, the song Blue Light can be seen as an uplifting and empowering message to those who may be struggling with feelings of loneliness and despair. The artist emphasizes the moon's role as a protector, provider, and guiding light, reminding the listener that they are never truly alone and that hope and comfort can be found in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the moon and I can give you
I am a symbol of calmness and serenity, and I possess the power to provide my guidance to you.
Everything if you want me to
I hold the potential to offer you a wide range of possibilities and opportunities, but that can only happen if you allow me to do so.
From the sky I watch over you
I am ever-present and constantly keeping an eye on you from a distance, always looking out for you and your wellbeing.
Don't be blind I will help you
Even when you're lost or helpless, I will be there to guide you on the right path and help you find your way out of darkness and confusion.
When you're down, when you feel alone
During your difficult times, times when you feel isolated and have no one to rely on - I can be your support and shoulder to lean on.
When your love and happiness are gone
When you lose all that you value and cherish, the things that bring and keep you happy, know that I will be here to keep your spirits high and your hopes alive.
Deep inside there is a blue blue light
Deep within you, beneath all the struggles and turmoil, there is a shining spirit and light that is a reflection of my guidance and love for you.
The moon is with you
I am here with you, always, in spirit and nature - a constant source of hope and comfort.
I'm the moon, I take care of you
In essence, I am your guardian, your protector and your source of tranquility and calmness.
Just follow the blue light
To find your way out of darkness, confusion and chaos - simply follow the guiding light that I offer, and all will be clear and calm.
Take care of you
My ultimate goal is nothing else but to take care of you, to guide you out of difficult times and towards happiness and harmony.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emilie Simon
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