Yann Tiersen Rue des Cascades 2 Vinyls

Rue des Cascades introduces vocals to Tiersen's sound, featuring Claire Pichet's iconic performance and showcasing emotional, minimalist elegance.

With Rue des Cascades, Yann Tiersen's second album, the composer expands his sonic palette by introducing the human voice, a significant step forward from the entirely instrumental La Valse des Monstres. The album features 20 tracks, blending minimalist arrangements, poignant melodies, and subtle touches of experimentation. Among its highlights is the eponymous track, immortalized by Claire Pichet's hauntingly beautiful performance, which has since gained worldwide recognition. Praised by critics, Les Inrockuptibles lauded the album's "constantly beautiful music" following Tiersen's "surprisingly mature first album." Le Nouvel Observateur highlighted its "limpid and uncluttered" compositions, showcasing Tiersen's virtuosity. This record cemented Tiersen's place as a masterful storyteller through music, inviting listeners into a world where emotion and precision intertwine seamlessly.Rue des Cascades is a work as complete as it is personal. It contains all the themes dear to TIERSEN, especially childhood and France in the past (late Middle Ages, Baroque, Paris in the early 20th century). These themes are developed through high quality instrumental music based on simple melodies combined with a certain refinement.
This freedom is highly appreciated, as is the artisanal aspect.J'y suis jamais allé" is one of TIERSEN's most famous tunes, but we're also lulled by gems like "C'était Ici", "La Fenêtre" and "Déjà loin", where the strings literally soar and overlap in a waltz-like tempo, creating a nostalgic atmosphere, often inspired by Eastern Europe. The artist's music is simply beautiful, far removed from the commercial canon, even though, as the follow-up will prove, she had everything she needed to make a name for herself. Just listen to "Naomi" for proof.TIERSEN's music breathes and, although light, remains moving even in its most elaborate and serious moments. Another adjective would be "colorful", as the journey is so varied in its touching simplicity.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

I’ve Never Been There Cascade Street (avec Claire Pichet) Not That Simple Summer Nursery Rhyme No. 2 Summer Nursery Rhyme No. 3 Already Gone The Room Introductory Movement The Mute Girl Naomi (avec Claire Pichet) Everyday Life

Disc 2:

Evening Party The Old Man Still Want It Still Here It Was There… Prayer No. 2 Summer Nursery Rhyme No. 1 The Window Prayer / No. 3 The Empty Room