When one thinks of Yann Tiersen, dozens of words can come to mind to describe his music: touching, deeply human, inherently captivating... Music with a strong emotional impact, where everyone can bring their own interpretation. Yet, one can't help but think that there's something else, a small detail that makes him different from others. And the fact is that right from the release of his first album, La Valse Des Monstres, each track already carried a perfectly identifiable signature, and it seems that the many emotions evoked by his music are ultimately just a consequence of this strong identity, something so rare at the time, almost non-existent today. Whatever the instrument used or the form practiced, this very special aura was always there, like artists such as Philip Glass or Erik Satie. It often only took one listen to be captivated, as was the case for the label Ici d'Ailleurs (then called Sine Terra Firma) the day it received the young musician's demo tape. As was the case for Jean-Pierre Jeunet when he accidentally heard a track in the car of one of his assistants, giving birth to the collaboration we know (too?) well (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain). As was the case for millions of people at the time, and as will probably be the case for millions more in the future. Timelessness is surely Yann Tiersen's second great strength, and it seems obvious that La Valse Des Monstres, Rue Des Cascades, or Le Phare are in no way the soundtracks of a particular period, much less generational albums. Tracks like "La Dispute", "La Pièce Vide" or "Comptine d'Été" are clear proof, as the emotion remains intact more than 15 years after their release. And today, perhaps even more than a reference, Yann Tiersen seems to be above all an influence. His language has undoubtedly left its mark on many artists, recognized or not, in their way of feeling, perceiving, and writing music. This very particular vision will lead to numerous collaborations, including Shannon Wright, Bästard, Noir Désir ("A Ton Étoile"), Dominique A (who performs 2 tracks on Le Phare), Matt Elliott (Dust Lane), and The Married Monk (Tout est Calme).
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