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Child of Light

Cœur de pirate · 2014

49 min · 18 tracks · folk

A delicate blend of ethereal folk melodies and minimalist pop, crafting a dreamlike soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
  • gentle waves of emotional release
  • for quiet evenings
  • immersive journey through imagination
  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Cœur de pirate had solidified her presence in the Canadian music scene following her breakthrough self-titled debut in 2008. 'Child of Light' marked her transition into more experimental territory, showcasing a mature evolution in her songwriting as she ventured into video game scoring with this soundtrack for Ubisoft’s acclaimed title.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Hannigan· Regina Spektor· Norah Jones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pilgrims on a Long Journey 3:31
  • 2 Aurora’s Theme 3:28
  • 3 Magna’s Heart 2:35
  • 4 Jupiter’s Lightning 2:07
  • 5 Final Breath 2:04
  • 6 Patches of Sky 3:18
  • 7 Dark Creatures 2:05
  • 8 Little Girl, Gen 2:48
  • 9 Bolmus Populi 1:29
  • 10 Leave Your Castle 3:51
  • 11 Metal Gleamed in the Twilight 4:35
  • 12 Funeral Dirge 0:46
  • 13 Down to a Dusty Plain 2:56
  • 14 Woods Darker Than Night 2:12
  • 15 Path of the Eclipse 2:23
  • 16 Hymn of Light 4:38
  • 17 Victory 0:38
  • 18 Off to Sleep 4:25

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata