"I don't compose, actually. I just record. I'm the opposite of a composer in my way of working. I'm more instinctive."Yann Tiersen
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"I want less and less control with music. Just playing music without any idea of composition or writing."Yann Tiersen
"I can't imagine playing a boring gig. Like, a boring audience without reaction, I will play against them."Yann Tiersen
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About Yann Tiersen
French - Musician | Born June 23, 1970
# Yann Tiersen Quotes
Yann Tiersen is a French musician and composer, born on June 23, 1970, in Brest, Brittany. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, violin, accordion, guitar, toy piano and many other instruments, and has long been based on the Breton island of Ushant (Ouessant).
He became internationally famous for the soundtrack of the film Amélie (2001), whose whimsical piano and accordion pieces, such as "Comptine d'un autre été," are loved worldwide. He also scored Good Bye, Lenin! and has released many experimental and ambient albums. His quotes describe his instinctive, free approach to making music.
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Who is Yann Tiersen?
Yann Tiersen is a French musician and composer, born on June 23, 1970, best known for the soundtrack of Amélie.
What is Yann Tiersen's most famous piece?
His best-known piece is "Comptine d'un autre été: L'après-midi," a piano piece from the Amélie soundtrack.