Tromper Le Temps (Borealis, 2012)
Just in time for the summer, the great Quebec band Le Vent du Nord has released a new album titled ‘Tromper Le Temps’ which translates as cheating or deceiving time. The band has become of the leading exponents of Quebec’s culture.
Tromper Le Temps features a mix of foot stomping Quebecois dance pieces, Celtic influences from Ireland and Brittany, call and response techniques, good humor, and instrumental virtuosity.
The current line-up includes Nicolas Boulerice on vocals, hurdy gurdy, piano, piano accordion; Olivier Demers on fiddle, electric guitar, clogging, mandolin, vocals; Réjean Brunet on bass, diatonic accordion, jaw harp, piano, vocals; and Simon Beaudry on vocals, bouzouki, guitar.
Album highlights include ‘Le Dragon de Chimay’, ‘Le winnebago’, ‘Le Souhait’ , ‘Manteau D’Hiver’ and ‘Souffle D’Ange.’
Le Vent du Nord have been the recipients of numerous awards. The latest arrived in the Spring of 2011, when they received their second Juno Award for their previous studio album La Part du Feu.
The extraordinary Tromper Le Temps contains a wide range of musical influences echoing Le Vent du Nord’s love for traditional Quebecois and Celtic music.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
