Released 25 years ago this June
L'Absente
Yann Tiersen · 2001
45 min · 14 tracks · minimalist music
A delicate tapestry of minimalist melodies intertwines with haunting piano and evocative strings, encapsulating a sense of longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective, introspective moments
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- L'Absente is Yann Tiersen's third studio album, released in 2001 after his breakthrough with the soundtrack for Amélie. At this point, Tiersen was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the French music scene, blending classical influences with modern sensibilities. The album followed his previous release, Le Phare, which had already garnered critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 À quai 4:22
- 2 La Parade 3:18
- 3 Bagatelle 4:40
- 4 L’Absente 3:18
- 5 Le Jour d’avant 5:07
- 6 Les Jours tristes 3:20
- 7 L’Échec 2:50
- 8 La Lettre d’explication 2:30
- 9 Qu’en reste‐t‐il ? 3:40
- 10 Le Méridien 4:16
- 11 Le Concert 2:49
- 12 Le Retour 2:12
- 13 [silence] 1:58
- 14 [untitled] 1:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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