Released 20 years ago
Précis
Benoit Pioulard · 2006
37 min · 15 tracks · electronic music
Delicate melodies intertwine with ambient textures, creating a serene soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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La Guerre de Sept Ans — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and subtle electronic textures, encapsulating Pioulard's signature sound.
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Together & Down — The track features layered vocals and a gentle rhythm that evoke a sense of nostalgia, showcasing Pioulard's ability to blend emotion with minimalism.
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Needle & Thread — At just over two minutes, this piece perfectly illustrates the album's ethereal quality, using sparse instrumentation to create a moment of reflection.
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Ash Into the Sky — Closing the album, this track combines rich soundscapes with poignant melodies, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of tranquility and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene soundscape for deep listening
- short tracks for focused engagement
- introspective melodies for quiet moments
- delicate textures inviting reflection
Maybe skip if you
- wanting energetic or fast-paced music
- prefer standalone anthems over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Précis is Benoit Pioulard's debut album, marking the beginning of his exploration into the realms of lo-fi and ambient music. At this time, he was establishing his unique sonic identity, drawing from personal experiences and a rich tapestry of influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tycho· Boards of Canada· Helios
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Together & Down
In this song, the narrative shifts from collective experiences to an intimate contemplation of solitude and connection.
This shift enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics, contrasting communal warmth with personal longing, which reflects a central theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La Guerre de Sept Ans 3:08
- 2 Together & Down 3:08
- 3 Ext. Leslie Park 2:42
- 4 Triggering Back 2:30
- 5 Moth Wings 1:16
- 6 Alan & Dawn 2:51
- 7 Corpus chant 1:43
- 8 Palimend 3:04
- 9 Coup de foudre 1:31
- 10 Hirondelle 2:22
- 11 Needle & Thread 2:42
- 12 R Coloring 0:40
- 13 Sous la plage 2:59
- 14 Patter 2:58
- 15 Ash Into the Sky 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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