Georges Bizet

"Habanera" ("Love Is a Rebellious Bird") from Carmen

The opening phrase, where Carmen sings "Love Is a Rebellious Bird" slipping down by semitones

Georges Bizet · Carmen: Habanera ('L'amour est un oiseau rebelle')

You've probably heard it here

  • MoviesUp(2009)

    Background music for a touching scene

  • TV dramasFamily Guy(2002)

    Grandma sings the Habanera and grows closer to Brian

  • AdsDoritos Super Bowl ad(2007)

    Used in a 2007 ad contest finalist

  • TV dramasSesame Street

    An orange character sings the Habanera

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