Composer

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Yann Tiersen

Genre

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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2015

Average_duration

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38:38

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Eusa is a solo piano album composed by French musician Yann Tiersen. The album was released on September 30, 2016, and is named after the Breton name for the island of Ushant, where Tiersen lives. The album consists of 10 movements, each named after a location on the island. The first movement, "Introductory Movement," sets the tone for the album with a simple, melancholic melody played on the piano. The second movement, "Penn ar Lann," is more upbeat and features a driving rhythm. "Porz Goret," the third movement, is slower and more contemplative, with a haunting melody that builds to a powerful climax. The fourth movement, "La Dispute," is more dissonant and chaotic, with a frenzied melody that evokes the tumultuous nature of the sea. "Pell," the fifth movement, is more subdued, with a gentle melody that gradually builds in intensity. The sixth movement, "Enez Nein," is more experimental, with a disjointed melody that jumps between different keys and time signatures. "Kereon," the seventh movement, is more traditional, with a simple, repetitive melody that gradually builds in complexity. The eighth movement, "Roc'h Ar Vugale," is more introspective, with a delicate melody that is both melancholic and hopeful. The ninth movement, "Kadoran," is more upbeat and features a driving rhythm that evokes the energy of the sea. The final movement, "Eusa," is the longest and most complex, with a sweeping melody that builds to a powerful climax. The piece is a tribute to the island of Ushant and its rugged, windswept landscape. Overall, Eusa is a deeply personal and introspective album that showcases Tiersen's skill as a composer and pianist. The album is characterized by its haunting melodies, driving rhythms, and experimental approach to composition. It is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and capture the essence of a place.

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