Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What happens when the composer behind Amélie turns out to be a punk spirit who doesn’t believe in inspiration, rejects AI music, and isn’t afraid to say: “If you’re saying art is not political, then f*ck you”? 🎻🔥 In this episode, Rob Cass sits down with Yann Tiersen for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond the music that made him famous.
Yann reflects on the moments that shaped his life and career — from discovering music through Star Wars and his punk roots, to working with The Divine Comedy and developing his unique approach to soundtracks, including Good Bye, Lenin!. He reveals why he often feels there is a huge gap between who he really is and who people think he is, and shares his thoughts on creativity, “happy accidents” in sampling, and why he simply doesn’t believe in inspiration 🎶 One of the most compelling moments comes when he explains why art can never be separated from politics and why his latest album, Liquid Hour, is ultimately about fighting the system.
The conversation also ventures into Yann’s unusual approach to touring — including traveling by sailing boat and turning concerts into opportunities to meet the people who truly connect with his music ⛵ He talks about the future, more guitar and bass-driven music on his upcoming album, and explains why he believes nobody really wants to listen to AI-generated music. Honest, thoughtful, and refreshingly uncompromising, this is a side of Yann Tiersen that many people have never seen before ✨🎥
🎶 This episode is brought to you in partnership with Metronome Prague Festival.
Experience unforgettable performances by artists such as Nick Cave, Sting, and many more in the heart of Prague.
🎟️ Get your tickets: metronome.cz/en
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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Where the Inner and Outer Worlds Meet
07:37 The Album That Made Me Stay on an Island
11:19 The Star Wars Moment That Made Me Pick Up Violin
13:26 Looking for the “Happy Accident” While Sampling Music
19:04 I Don’t Believe in Inspiration
24:26 I Came from a Punk Background
28:33 Working with Divine Comedy
30:48 The Only Gear I Ever Sold, I Ended Up Buying Again
34:44 The Idea Was to Tour First, Then Record the Music
36:30 Nick Cave, Sting and More at Metronome Prague Festival
37:27 "Goodbye Lenin" and How I Approach Soundtracks
43:24 Sometimes There’s a Big Gap Between Who I Am and Who People Think I Am
46:07 Touring Norway on a Sailing Boat / Touring is about meeting people who love your music
54:54 Why Liquid Hour Album Is About Fighting the System
01:02:46 Who Wants to Listen to AI Music? Nobody.
01:08:01 My Best Show & My Worst Show
01:14:58 More Guitar and Bass Stuff Coming on the New Album
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What happens when the composer behind Amélie turns out to be a punk spirit who doesn’t believe in inspiration, rejects AI music, and isn’t afraid to say: “If you’re saying art is not political, then f*ck you”? 🎻🔥 In this episode, Rob Cass sits down with Yann Tiersen for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond the music that made him famous.
Yann reflects on the moments that shaped his life and career — from discovering music through Star Wars and his punk roots, to working with The Divine Comedy and developing his unique approach to soundtracks, including Good Bye, Lenin!. He reveals why he often feels there is a huge gap between who he really is and who people think he is, and shares his thoughts on creativity, “happy accidents” in sampling, and why he simply doesn’t believe in inspiration 🎶 One of the most compelling moments comes when he explains why art can never be separated from politics and why his latest album, Liquid Hour, is ultimately about fighting the system.
The conversation also ventures into Yann’s unusual approach to touring — including traveling by sailing boat and turning concerts into opportunities to meet the people who truly connect with his music ⛵ He talks about the future, more guitar and bass-driven music on his upcoming album, and explains why he believes nobody really wants to listen to AI-generated music. Honest, thoughtful, and refreshingly uncompromising, this is a side of Yann Tiersen that many people have never seen before ✨🎥
🎶 This episode is brought to you in partnership with Metronome Prague Festival.
Experience unforgettable performances by artists such as Nick Cave, Sting, and many more in the heart of Prague.
🎟️ Get your tickets: metronome.cz/en
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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Where the Inner and Outer Worlds Meet
07:37 The Album That Made Me Stay on an Island
11:19 The Star Wars Moment That Made Me Pick Up Violin
13:26 Looking for the “Happy Accident” While Sampling Music
19:04 I Don’t Believe in Inspiration
24:26 I Came from a Punk Background
28:33 Working with Divine Comedy
30:48 The Only Gear I Ever Sold, I Ended Up Buying Again
34:44 The Idea Was to Tour First, Then Record the Music
36:30 Nick Cave, Sting and More at Metronome Prague Festival
37:27 "Goodbye Lenin" and How I Approach Soundtracks
43:24 Sometimes There’s a Big Gap Between Who I Am and Who People Think I Am
46:07 Touring Norway on a Sailing Boat / Touring is about meeting people who love your music
54:54 Why Liquid Hour Album Is About Fighting the System
01:02:46 Who Wants to Listen to AI Music? Nobody.
01:08:01 My Best Show & My Worst Show
01:14:58 More Guitar and Bass Stuff Coming on the New Album
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👍 Like
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