“Désert” is Émilie Simon

Émilie Simon

Émilie Simon is a French singer and composer of electronic music.-Émilie Simon:In May 2003, she released her debut album Émilie Simon. The electronic album was critically acclaimed and went on to become a commercial success. To promote her album, she did numerous live performances and TV...

's debut single, released in October 2002. The song was a huge success both critically and commercially in her homeland. In the US, a single for the English version was released in late 2006.

Music video

The music video features Émilie Simon sitting on a bed under a lamp. She then pulls out long vines and flowers from a cut in her skin. In the end, a stranger sews back her skin with a needle and a thread. Same music videos were shot for both versions, French and English.

It was directed by Philippe André and produced by Wanda.

CD Maxi-Single

1. "Desert" (English version)
2. "Desert (Avril
   Avril
   Avril is the French word for the month of April. It may also refer to:-First names:*Avril Angers, English comedian*Avril Benoît, Canadian broadcaster*Avril Blair, Sister of George Orwell...
   
    puzzle mix)"
3. "Desert (Leila
   Leila Arab
   Leila is an Iranian recording artist, producer and dj based in London.She has worked with prominent European musicians such as Björk, and has released music on Rephlex Records, XL Recordings and Warp Records....
   
    remix)"
4. "Désert" (French version)
5. "Désert (Thievery Corporation
   Thievery Corporation
   Thievery Corporation is a Washington, D.C. based recording artist and DJ duo consisting of Rob Garza, Eric Hilton, and their supporting artists, including current drummer Jeff Franca...
   
   remix)"