La valse des monstres

by Yann Tiersen

La valse des monstres cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Sine Terra Firma
  • Country: France
  • Length: 44:44
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The remarkable debut from French multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen introduces his signature, highly cinematic blend of classical minimalism and traditional street music. Originally composed to accompany theatrical plays, 'La valse des monstres' relies heavily on accordions, toy pianos, and harpsichords to craft incredibly delicate, deeply nostalgic melodies. It served as the crucial stylistic foundation for the whimsical sound that would eventually define his universally beloved soundtrack work.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, melodic, acoustic, piano, minimal, chamber, french, repetitive

Tracklist

  1. Mouvement Introductif (2:04)
  2. La Valse Des Monstres (3:42)
  3. Frida (1:32)
  4. Quimper 94 (2:52)
  5. Ballenda茂 (2:16)
  6. Comptine D'脡t茅 N掳17 (2:12)
  7. Cl茅o Au Trap猫ze (2:06)
  8. La Valse Des Monstres (2:08)
  9. Le Banquet (1:32)
  10. Comptine D'脡t茅 N掳17 (2:32)
  11. Mouvement Introductif (5:36)
  12. La Rue (1:22)
  13. Iwakichi (3:13)
  14. Hanako (2:48)
  15. La Plaisanterie (2:58)
  16. Le Compteur (4:02)
  17. Mouvement Introductif (1:49)

Credits

  • N.O. Research Lab - artwork [graphic conception]
  • Laurent Heudes - drums

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