I'm back to showcase Yann Tiersen again. Last time his solo pieces brought out the full emotional feel of his music, but I'd like to share one of my long-time favorite albums: Le Phare. Here he broadens the scope of minimalism, taking several minimal elements and transforming it all into a mélange of orchestral layering.
This is the beauty of minimalism, this is how it becomes an art. The extreme minimalism of Alvin Lucier, albeit interesting conceptually, lacks any artistic beauty (look up the album I am Sitting In A Room for a taste of what I mean). But Yann Tiersen's breed utilizes the dramatic power of layering for a fully transcendent experience. He may start off with one instrument, letting it wail away, but then out of this despondency a new atmosphere emerges, taking you through an embroiling sea of instruments. Soon enough the speakers play host to so many sounds that it can be a daunting challenge to keep track of. I used to attempt appreciating each of the instruments individually, scrutinizing their solemn characteristics. But this is truly missing the point of the music. Let the waves of complexity crash into you, then watch them recede, only to return again.
These are in order from a section of the album so I'd recommend listening to them in order.
La Noyée
Le Fromveur
L'homme Aux Bras Ballants
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