Yann Tiersen

Yann Tiersen (born June 23, 1970) is a French New Age/Avant-Garde Musician and composer known for his versatility, minimalist compositions, and

Yann Tiersen (born June 23, 1970) is a French New Age/Avant-Garde Musician and composer known for his versatility, minimalist compositions, and virtuosity as a multi-instrumentalist. Most of his pieces include piano, accordion, and violin, although many offer a much wider selection of instruments and sounds. Critics sometimes compare him to Erik Satie, Nino Rota, and the Penguin Café Orchestra for their musical proximity.

Tiersen was born in Brest in 1970 and received classical training at several musical academies, including those in Rennes, Nantes, and Boulogne. Before releasing scores under his own name, Tiersen recorded background music for a number of plays and short films, such as La Vie Rêvée des Anges (1998, Erick Zonca), Alice et Martin (1998, André Téchiné), Qui Plume la Lune? (Christine Carrière, 1999).