Maxence Cyrin aimed to move beyond solo piano, incorporating minimalism, film music, and new wave, with each piece on the album being as short as a pop song.
Instruments
The album features performances on two grand pianos, a Steinway and a Fazioli, alongside a string trio and electronic effects.
Composer Biography
Maxence Cyrin, the album's composer, initially trained in classical music before exploring new wave and becoming a pioneer of the French electro scene.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maxence Cyrin's inspirations range from classical composers like Beethoven and Debussy to contemporary figures such as Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Interpretation
Four pieces on the album are performed on an upright piano using the mute pedal, creating an intimate, cinematic, and mysterious tone.
Cultural Impact
Maxence Cyrin's melancholic piano cover of the Pixies' 'Where Is My Mind?' gained international fame through American TV series like Mr. Robot and The Leftovers, accumulating over 80 million streams.
Composition History
The album Aurora, dedicated to Maxence Cyrin's personal compositions, was composed over two years during a period he described as 'years of solitude,' suggesting a new beginning.
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Interludes
Ave Maria (Meditation on the Prelude by J. S. Bach) [Arr. for Clarinet and Cello by Martin Fröst]
