Yann Tiersen - Caledonian Canal (2025) Hi Res

Celebrated composer and artist Yann Tiersen releases an EP preview of his upcoming new album Rathlin from a Distance | The Liquid Hour. This album is divided into two distinct, interconnected parts, each with its own unique sonic characteristics: Rathlin from a Distance is eight tracks of introspective instrumental piano, The Liquid Hour is an expansive, genre-defying blend of electronic and psychedelic rhythms.

Caledonian Canal features 4 tracks from Rathlin from a Distance, each named after a location Tiersen visited during his 2023 sailing tour. From the Atlantic’s Fastnet Lighthouse to the Faroe Islands, Shetland, and the tranquil waters of the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, these tracks reflect a journey of self-discovery and self. Tiersen’s piano work creates an almost hypnotic atmosphere, each stop on the journey marking a deeper level of consciousness. The music evokes a sense of space, introspection, and quiet contemplation.