Voivod + OSM = Symphonic Metal! The Maestra Explains
By Alain BrunetQuebec-born Dina Gilbert is the maestra who has conducted the symphonic hip-hop experiments of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and other European orchestras, notably for I Am, MC Solaar, Big Flo et Oli and the leading figures of rap keb. This time, she conducts the OSM and the emblematic Quebec metal band Voivod. Hugo Bégin’s […]
Voivod + OSM = Symphonic Metal! The Arranger Explains
By Rédaction PAN M 360From the point of view of complexity and demand for virtuosity, metal is the most advanced form of rock expression, whether you like the violence or not. Trained as a trombonist, composer and, in this case, arranger, Hugo Bégin has grasped this perfectly and proceeded to create 12 arrangements for 12 songs by Voivod, undoubtedly […]
Voivod + OSM = Symphonic Metal! Michel Langevin Explains
By Alain BrunetDrummer, visual artist and science-fiction enthusiast Michel Langevin is best known for his role as percussionist with Voivod, the iconic Quebec metal band he co-founded 42 years ago. One of Voivod’s dreams was to experience symphonic metal, a dream that is finally coming true at PdA’s Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. Dina Gilbert will lead Voivod and the […]
Evan Williams – Ride On
By Stephan BoissonneaultSounding a bit like it comes from a reincarnated Johnny Cash mixed with Nick Cave and a dash of Hank Williams III, “Ride On,” is the new single from the Kentish singer-songwriter, Evan Williams. With a gritty new Americana lick and motorik drum precision, “Ride On,” feels like one of those old lost country records […]