Emilie Tiersen (aka Quinquis, her own last name) is the wife of Yann Tiersen. She previously released two albums under her alias Tiny Feet, but with this album she refers to her personal and family history and the region she comes from. She therefore sings in both Breton and Faroese, which has a mystical effect here. With heavy synth melodies, she creates an almost otherworldly atmosphere. With this
… she refers to the place where she comes from: Brest, which to her sometimes feels like a closed community within France itself. Her intoxicating, often minimal songs are not all accessible, but she seems to apply this distance consciously in order to subtly incorporate the feeling of alienation into her music. Furthermore, collaborations with Ólavur Jakobsen, Emily Chappell and her husband can be found on this special album. (JvQ)more
