Sonic Youth's Simon Werner a Disparu is a full-length film score composed for French director Fabrice Gobert's high-school mystery thriller of the same name. True to the band's experimental roots, this release — part of their SYR series — is a collection of atmospheric, instrumental sketches that capture the quiet, unsettling mood of Gobert's film with remarkable restraint and nuance.
What sets this record apart is Sonic Youth's adventurous exploration of the piano, showcased across several tracks and representing some of the most extensive keyboard work in their catalog. Recorded with contributions from collaborator Jim O'Rourke, the album was carefully rearranged and refined after the band's initial sessions, resulting in a cohesive and hauntingly immersive listening experience that rewards fans of both experimental music and cinematic sound design.
- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 03/01/2011
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TRACKS
1. TH Me de J R Mie
2. Alice Et Simon
3. Les Anges Au Piano
4. Chez Yves (Alice Et Clara
5. Jean-Baptiste la Fen Tre
6. TH Me de Laetitia
7. Escapades
8. La Cabane Au Zodiac
9. Dans Les Bois / M. Rabier
10. Jean-Baptiste Et Laetitia
11. TH Me de Simon
12. Au Caf
13. TH Me D Alice
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