Yann Tiersen
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Summary
Yann Tiersen was born on June 23, 1970[1], in Brest[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], singer[4], pianist[5], film score composer[6], and singer-songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,290 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Natacha Régnier[9], Emilie Tiersen[10]
- Child: Elliott Armen[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Occupation: musician[13], multi-instrumentalist[14]
- Field of work: music[15], film score[16], piano performance[17], piano music[18], electric guitar[19]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20], Victory of the original music album of cinema or television[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: minimalist music[23], Neoclassicism[24], rock music[25]
- Record label: Virgin[26], EMI[27], Mute Records[28]
- Discography: Yann Tiersen discography[29]
- Commons category: Yann Tiersen[30]
- Residence: Ouessant[31]
- Family name: Tiersen[32]
- Given name: Yann[33]
- Location of formation: Brest[34]
- Official website: https://www.yanntiersen.com/[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Yann Tiersen[36]
- Commons gallery: Yann Tiersen[37]
- Instrument: piano[38], voice[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40], Breton[41]
- Birth name: Yann Pierre Tiersen[42]
- Name in native language: Yann Tiersen[43]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: FR[45]
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Began / founded: 1970-06-23[46]
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Genre(s): amapiano, avant-garde, classical crossover, instrumental, minimalism, modern classical, neoclassicism, new age, post-rock, rock, tech house[47]
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Community tags: accordionist, accordéoniste, alternative, alternative/indie rock, amapiano, avant-garde, classical crossover, composer, contemporary instrumental, european, film score, france, francophone, français, french, french pop, indie dance, instrumental, minimalism, minimalist music, modern classical, neoclassicism, new age, original score, post-rock, rock, rock and indie, soundtrack, soundtracks, stage & screen, tech house[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: 12d432a3-feb0-49b1-a107-d20751880764[49]
Why It Matters
Yann Tiersen has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Luca Turilli[52], a composer[53], b. 1972[54], of Italy[55].
FAQs
Where was Yann Tiersen born?
Yann Tiersen's place of birth was Brest[2].
Who was Yann Tiersen married to?
Yann Tiersen's spouses include Natacha Régnier[9] and Emilie Tiersen[10].
What did Yann Tiersen do for work?
Yann Tiersen worked as a composer[3], singer[4], pianist[5], film score composer[6], and singer-songwriter[7].
What awards did Yann Tiersen receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20] and Victory of the original music album of cinema or television[21].
Who did Yann Tiersen influence?
Yann Tiersen has been cited as an influence by Luca Turilli[52].