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| Released | 26 October 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Experimental | |||
| Length | 38:46 | |||
| Label | Ici, d'ailleurs... | |||
| Producer | Yann Tiersen | |||
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Yann Tiersen & Shannon Wright is a collaboration album between French musician Yann Tiersen and American singer and songwriter Shannon Wright.
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All lyrics are written by Shannon Wright. All music is composed by Yann Tiersen and Shannon Wright. [2]
| No. | Title | Instruments | Length |
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| 1. | "No Mercy for She" | Tiersen – cello, vibraphone, accordion, bass, violin Wright – vocals, bass, guitar, piano | 5:42 |
| 2. | "Dragon Fly" | Tiersen – accordion, acoustic guitar, bass Wright – vocals, guitar | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Sound the Bells" | Tiersen – vibraphone, organ, bass, piano, violin Wright – vocals, electric piano, drums, guitar | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Something to Live For" | Tiersen – horns, viola, bass, piano, violin Wright – vocals | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Dried Sea" | Tiersen – vibraphone, viola, piano Wright – vocals, bass, drums, guitar | 4:13 |
| 6. | "While You Sleep" | Tiersen – bass, violin Wright – vocals, drums, guitar | 2:33 |
| 7. | "Ode to a Friend" | Tiersen – cello, organ, viola, marimba, bass, violin Wright – vocals, electric piano, bass, drums, guitar, piano | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Ways to Make You See" | Tiersen – organ, guitar, bass Wright – vocals, guitar, piano | 4:11 |
| 9. | "Callous Sun" | Tiersen – electric piano, bass Wright – vocals, drums, piano | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Pale White" | Tiersen – acoustic guitar, viola, guitar, piano Wright – vocals, drums, guitar | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 38:46 | ||
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| Chart (2004–2005) | Peak position |
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| French Albums Chart [3] | 60 |
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