La Valse des monstres cover

La Valse des monstres

Yann Tiersen · 1995

44 min · 17 tracks · minimalist music

A whimsical blend of minimalist melodies and intricate arrangements that evoke cinematic landscapes.

Where this album fits

Career context
La Valse des monstres is Yann Tiersen's debut album, released in 1995 when he was still an emerging artist in the French music scene. This album set the stage for his unique style, combining folk elements with classical influences, and laid the groundwork for his later, more commercially successful works.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mouvement introductif 2:05
  • 2 La Valse des monstres 3:42
  • 3 Frida 1:32
  • 4 Quimper 94 2:52
  • 5 Ballendaï 2:16
  • 6 Comptine d’été n°17 2:12
  • 7 Cléo au trapèze 2:06
  • 8 La Valse des monstres 2:08
  • 9 Le Banquet 1:32
  • 10 Comptine d’été n°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

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