Yann Tiersen

Yann Tiersen releases his second US album, Skyline, April 17 on Anti- Records. Skyline finds Tiersen taking a confident step forward, cementing the sound of its darker predecessor, the critically acclaimed Dust Lane. Recording with his usual large ensemble, Tiersen continues his explorations of rock and progressive sonics with a cinematic palette, but this time with a more rock feel that recalls bands from Pink Floyd to Explosions in the Sky and M83. An array of vintage synths add billowing, analogue textures, while electric guitars and bass bring layers of fuzz and distortion. Songs slip from their moorings, take off on new and unexpected currents. "My plan was to play with contrast between electric, quite dense parts and more sober and minimal quiet parts including piano and strings," says Tiersen. Voices join together in chorus, arcing violins and crashing drums build towards mighty fanfares – but then, clouds part, squall recedes to silence, and mournful piano and strings guide you home.

Mixed by Ken Thomas (Sigur Ros, M83, David Bowie, Psychic TV).

Tiersen is best known for the Amélie soundtrack (2001), which has sold over 248,000 in the US alone, and built Tiersen a devoted following.

Tiersen has appeared at US venues as diverse as Coachella and Brooklyn Academy of Music.

RIYL: M83, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Lost In The Trees
TRY: #2, 3, 8 (edit of #8 on DL page)
ALL TRACKS CLEAN

Yann Tiersen - The Trial by antirecords

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