Del Fabbro, Lapointe, Provost, Venba

Rouge ciel

MFMV 03
2001
CD
1 disque
Épuisé

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CD: Monsieur Fauteux (2001) MFMV 03
1 juin 2002
in Euro-Rock Press #13 (Japon), 1 juin 2002

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blogue@press-2112 press@2112
28 mars 2002
Par Dolf Mulder in Vital (Pays-Bas), 28 mars 2002

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«…listening to Interférence Sardines it became clear to me that we have a new creative outburst here.»

Three new cd’s on Ambiances Magnétiques and new sublabel Monsieur Fauteux…. Most of the time releases on this label have the newest output from well known artists like Derome, Lussier, Duchesne and others. Although this are often releases of considerable quality, I’m happy that this time we have three new cds from groups of the ’next generation’.

What new talents do we have here? In general the most striking difference with the first generation is that these bands are more rock-orientated. This is also the the case for Papa Boa (1999). Especially with Interférence Sardines and Rouge Ciel we enter a new chapter in the kind of art-rock that Henry Cow developed in the 70s. This kind of rock music flourished in the first half of the 80s with bands like Univers Zero, Samla, Debile Menthol, and many others. But creativity came to end and boring music like that of Art Zoyd was what was left. Since then I have been waiting for new bands to pick up were many ended in the 80s. But listening to Interférence Sardines it became clear to me that we have a new creative outburst here. Let me present the bands in more detail. Interférence Sardines is a quintet: Andrée Bilodeau (violin, alto, voice), Sébastien Doré (electric bass, clap, voice), Marc Gagnon (violin, electric violin, voice), Fréderic Lebrasseur (drums, percussion, piano, voice) and Philippe Venne (guitar, piano, voice). Assisted by four guests. Most pieces are composed by Philippe Venne. Their second cd Zucchini is a very nice piece of work. Their music can be compared in a way with that of Debile Menthol, a famous swiss group from the 80s. Complex art-rock mixing rock, jazz and contemporary in a nice blend of composition and improvisation. The music is full of surprises. The playing is very tight and convincing.

Rouge Ciel is a quartet: Guido del Fabbro (violin, mandoline, pick ups), Simon Lapointe (piano, claviers, melodica), Antonin Provost (acustic and electric guitar) and Nemo Venda (trumpet, drums, percussion). They debute here with a fresh mix of rock and improvisation. They do not reach the creative level of Interférence Sardines, but it still is very good music. Both bands I can recommend to anyone who like - I don’t know a better name - art-rock bands like Curlew, 5uu’s, etc. L’hotel du Bout de la Terre is the more conventional one of these three bands. No new territories here. This group was started in 1995 by Lou Babin (accordeon, voice ), Marie-Hélène Montpetit (voice), Pierre St-Jak (piano), and Norman Guilbeault. On this cd they are assisted by guests like Claude Fradette (guitar) and Pierre Tanguay (drums, perc. ). They present a collection of 12 songs composed by St. Jak and Montpetit. Melancholic and impressionistic songs. Texts written and sung by Montpetit. Although this may be a relatively new group someone like pianist Pierre St-Jak is a veteran of the Montréal jazz scene. Personally I never liked his piano playing very much which can also be heard on this one.

blogue@press-2027 press@2027
17 mars 2002
Par Tom Schulte in Outsight (ÉU), 17 mars 2002

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«…an exciting blend of folksy free jazz and written chamber jazz.»

Having already established itself as the premier source of recordings from Montréal , DAME sought to branch out into new and different areas through its imprint Monsieur Fauteux, m’entendez-vous? This eponymous debut is the third release on that sub-label. Featuring stringed instruments from violin to guitars (electric and acoustic), percussion from piano to kit drums and trumpet, this is an exciting blend of folksy free jazz and written chamber jazz. Some reference points for this crazy collage include Conventum and Fanfare Pourpour.

blogue@press-2109 press@2109
17 janvier 2002
Par Patrick Baillargeon in Ici Montréal (Québec), 17 janvier 2002

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«… un groupe de musiciens iconoclastes et libres, adeptes d’une musique éclatée…»

Rouge Ciel est un groupe de musiciens iconoclastes et libres, adeptes d’une musique éclatée ou, comme ils la définissent eux-mêmes, d’un amalgame de «rock-jazz-free-folklorique-actuelle-contemporaine-romantique-classique-libre-groove-présente-de chanvre». Fondé en 1996 par le guitariste Antonin Provost et le violoniste Guido Del Fabro, Rouge Ciel s’est rapidement transformé en quatuor avec l’arrivée du trompettiste-percussionniste Nemo Venba et du claviériste Simon Lapointe. Fortement impliqués ou sein de la scène actuelle-expérimentale montréalaise, les quatre jeunes bricoleurs s’apprêtent à faire paraître leur premier album, tout simplement intitulé Rouge Ciel, sous l’étiquette locale Monsieur Fauteux m’entendez-vous?

blogue@press-1985 press@1985
1 septembre 2000
Par Alan Freeman in Audion #43 (RU), 1 septembre 2000

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«Of course, stylistic paradoxes make for an album, although instantly recognisable as excellent, that is also a grower, and a great repeat listener to get into.»

It’s seems to be a rarity these days, that we get someone truly original in the field we call RIO. Most of what we hear are different rehashed ideas from the 70’s. So, it’s a real treat to hear the debut from this new Canadian quartet. Okay, “Red Sky” do draw a little on past pioneers, like Maneige, Miriodor and Conventum, but they wrap it all up into a fiery mix that gives a whole new angle on it all.

The star soloist is on Guido Del Fabbro, a deft violinist if there ever was one. He brings a slight glance of Stormy Six into the sound, yet his playing also has a Celtic flair, and vitality that is quite original. Simon Lapointe (piano, keyboards, melodica) seems to take cues from Lars Holimer, but also has a classical feel to his playing. Then we have the guitar and drums, who seem to be left-over from some post-rock band intent on trying to a jazz-folk hybrid. It is this concaction of paradoxes that make Rouge Ciel a unique band.

Of course, stylistic paradoxes make for an album, although instantly recognisable as excellent, that is also a grower, and a great repeat listener to get into.

blogue@press-2146 press@2146

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