Mylène Farmer

The Profile

Mylène Farmer is a Canadian-born French singer-songwriter and performer, renowned for poetic lyrics, provocative imagery and an enduring creative partnership with composer-director Laurent Boutonnat. Her hits include Désenchantée; she is noted for elaborate music videos and theatrical tours.

Longtime collaborator of Laurent Boutonnat; duet “Les Mots” with Seal; celebrated for the single “Désenchantée.”

Five DeBaser reviews trace Mylène Farmer’s arc from the dark pop of L’Autre… to the rock-tinged Anamorphosée and the love-centred Innamoramento, up to Avant que l’ombre… and the best-of Les Mots. Reviewers dwell on her long partnership with Laurent Boutonnat, cinematic videos, and recurring themes of love, fear and spirituality. Highlights include ‘Désenchantée’, ‘California’ and the duet ‘Les Mots’ with Seal. Overall tone: admiring, with occasional reservations.