Child of Light
Cœur de pirate · 2014
49 min · 18 tracks · folk music
Ethereal melodies entwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike soundscape that immerses listeners in a fantastical journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pilgrims on a Long Journey — This track opens the album with a delicate piano melody that sets the tone for the entire experience, introducing listeners to its whimsical atmosphere.
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Leave Your Castle — This song features lush instrumentation and lyrics that encapsulate themes of adventure and self-discovery, making it a pivotal moment in the narrative arc.
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Hymn of Light — As one of the longer tracks, it builds upon the emotional weight of the album, combining soaring vocals with rich harmonies that evoke a sense of hope and resolution.
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
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cœur de pirate, the stage name of Béatrice Martin, released 'Child of Light' as a concept album tied to the video game of the same name. This was her third studio album, coming off the success of her previous works, and showcased a shift towards more atmospheric and orchestral arrangements that reflected the enchanting themes of the game.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Regina Spektor· Norah Jones
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hymn of Light
The climactic section shifts from introspection to an uplifting call for courage and resilience against darkness.
This transition not only emphasizes the album's thematic evolution but also showcases Cœur de pirate's ability to blend vulnerability with empowerment.
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
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