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2005 studio album by Yann Tiersen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Les Retrouvailles is the fifth studio album by French musician Yann Tiersen. Released in 2005 through Ici, d'ailleurs... record label, it features a number of high-profile guest vocalists, both French and Anglophone alike: Christophe Miossec, Dominique A, Elizabeth Fraser (of the Cocteau Twins), Jane Birkin, and Stuart Staples (of the Tindersticks). As is customary with his albums, Tiersen showcases his multi-instrumental skills, which on the album encompasses the accordion, piano, mandolin, and harpsichord, among others.
Les Retrouvailles | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 23 May 2005 | |||
Genre | Classical crossover | |||
Length | 43:33 | |||
Label | Ici, d'ailleurs... | |||
Producer | Yann Tiersen and Fabrice Laureau | |||
Yann Tiersen chronology | ||||
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Les Retrouvailles also includes a DVD featuring a short film entitled La Traversée, directed by Aurelie du Boys, which documents the making of the album and incorporates an animated video for the non-album track, "Le Train," and also live versions of a handful of songs.
Music and lyrics written by Yann Tiersen, except where noted.[1][2]
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums Chart (Vl)[3] | 40 |
Belgian Albums Chart (Wa)[4] | 96 |
French Albums Chart[5] | 6 |
Swiss Albums Chart[6] | 48 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[7] | Gold | 75,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
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