Rathlin From a Distance | The Liquid Hour

Description

Two years after 11 5 18 2 5 18, Yann Tiersen returns with a new album in two parts, an exploration of the self and society: Rathlin from a Distance | The Liquid Hour.The first part, Rathlin from a Distance, offers eight introspective piano pieces, each inspired by places visited during his sailing trip in 2023. Tiersen describes this experience as transformative, allowing him to free himself from social constructs and confront his true self. The Liquid Hour presents a bold fusion of rhythms and electronic sounds that defy genres. Inspired by a solitary night at sea near Belfast, Tiersen reflects on systemic injustices and the urgency of change. This part is intended as a call to action, aiming to inspire a collective uprising and instill hope.