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Sébastien Sauvageau - l'Oumigmag: Territoires
ByThe introduction to "Est" (East) goes into more impressionistic territory, Dodier's soprano saxophone and the guitar accompanied by Stéphane Diamantakiou's arco double bass and cymbal washes from drummer Philippe Lussier- Baillargeon. Then the music becomes rhythmic, eventually morphing into a sinuous Middle Eastern-sounding theme. Most of the band contributes vocal chanting to "Sud" (South), giving way to a short unaccompanied bass solo before returning to the insistent 6/8 groove.
"Ouest" (West) is a lyrical showcase for the entire band most of the way through, joined by traditional singer Normand Miron for a sprightly final section. Closer "Pour la suite du mond" (For the World Suite) provides a contemplative ending, featuring Ariane Vaillancourt's soaring wordless vocals on a traditional Québécois air from the 1963 documentary film of the same name. A fitting conclusion to a collection of music inspired by a sense of place. l'Oumigmag do not strictly limit themselves to local source material, however, and the music is stronger for the broader perspective.
Track Listing
Lake Arthabaska; East; South; West; North; For the World Suite.
Personnel
Sébastien Sauvageau
guitarl'Oumigmag
band / ensemble / orchestraAlex Dodier
woodwindsNormand Miron
vocalsAriane Vaillancourt
vocalsStéphane Diamantakiou: voice; Philippe Lussier-Baillargeon: percussion, voice; Sébastien Sauvageau: voice, all compositions.
Album information
Title: Territoires | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: The 270 Sessions
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