Yann Tiersen (born 23 June 1970) is a French musician.His musical career is split between studio albums, collaborations and film soundtracks with a distinctive sound that is always involved. It can be recognized by its use of a large variety of instruments; primarily the guitar, synthesizer or violin together with instruments like the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, harpsichord, accordion and typewriter. Best know for the soundtrack he wrote for the movie, Amélie.