Solo configuration:
J.P. Mortier : vocals, guitars, occasional keys.
Band configuration:
Sylvain Auclair: stick and bass.
Daniel Gregoire: drums.
J.P. Mortier : vocals, guitars, occasional keys.
and occasionally :
Stephane Pelletier: guitars.
Influences
My friends, my family. Also, Stephane Pelletier, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Neil Young, Thom Yorke, Leonard Cohen, John Lennon, Neil Peart, P.J. Harvey, Hubert Reeves, Stanley Kubrick and many others......
J.P. Mortier has busked in Japan, fought shoe salesmen on the Trans-Siberian, caught iguanas on a bus in Mexico and rode camels in the Australian outback..... some of these events are portrayed in his songs including those found on his new CD: Backpacker.
J.P. was born in France and raised in Canada, a product of different cultures. While in his teens, J.P. noticed his passion for music. He grew up listening to the likes of Pink Floyd, The Doors, Bowie, R.E.M., Miles Davis and later Radiohead, Godspeed You Black Emperor, P.J. Harvey, Leonard Cohen and many more who inspired him to write songs that were not only entertaining but more importantly..... meaningful.
In 1992, J.P. travelled to Japan: a turning point in his life and career. He got his first real taste of publicly performing his music in the subways of Tokyo. While there, his lyrics and music came together. A year later, he returned to Quebec, and participated in various animated short films and painting exhibitions.
He obtained a degree in Audio Recording and Production from L'Institut d'Enregistrement du Canada. He has since worked as a sound engineer at Studio Coffragants, Studio Terra Nova and has done guitar studio sessions as well.
His debut album, entitled The English House is mainly influenced by his travel experience to Japan and came out in 2004-05 when it became available through Eclectra Records. J.P. has performed at the Montreal Pop Festival in 2005. He also performed in France that summer.
His second album is now out and distributed by Local Distribution. The CD is entitled Backpacker and features Sylvain Auclair on stick and Daniel Gregoire on drums. The album was mixed by William Szawlowski and displays a profound evolution in sonic quality. J.P. will be supporting his new album for the remainder of 2008.
Hey, how are you? Just keepin' in touch. This comment is geared more towards the rap artists on my friends list. (Yes, I use a comment blaster to keep up with the 2200+ friends on my list. Lets see you do it without one lol.) So heres the deal. I just got fired from my job and lookin' to make some cash to get me over til I find a new job. All beats are $50. If you're not a rapper. Just swing by and cheer me up a little, let me know how you're doing.
Salut! Saviez-vous que grâce à Xumanii, on peut diffuser nos spectacles Live sur l'internet maintenant? Visite mon myspace pour entendre l'entrevue avec un des créateurs et, cliques sur cette image pour t'inscrire.
Hi J.P., Thanks for befriending me and Paint It Black. Hope you like it. Wish you success and inspiration with your music, and many delights. all best, Janet F.
Thank you for connecting! If you're interested, I'm offering one free original MP3 download to my new MySpace friends, just let me know the name of which track would you like to get and I'll tell you where to download it for free.
Hey! I know it's been a while since I came through and said hi and what not. So tell me, whats up with you? not much on my end. Just doing the usual, working, spending time with friends, and making music. I had a photo shoot last week which turned out awesome!, as well as made 2 new beats, FINALLY! I went forever without making some. Come by and check out the pics and beats (Whipped Out My Lizard & Off My Mind) if you want! Sorry for promoting myself, lol. But i want to know what my friends think and keep you updated, and they say friends give the best critisism! Talk to you soon!
Whats Crackin' Pimpin? LOL, I'm sorry. I'm bored at work and being hyper. Hows it going today? Same old over here. Work this, Work that, Blahzay blahzay. Lookin' for a new job until beat making picks up. Speaking of beat making why don't you check out the new ones I have up while you tell me about whats new with you. Talk to ya soon!
"BETTER DAYS ARE AHEAD" Music Video Premier April 4th
Take a journey through history! Stereofame's rising artist, Big Dog, has created a rap video that showcases the struggle and tenacity of the civil rights movement era. The video, entitled "Better Days Are Ahead" debuts Saturday, April 4th, on the popular interactive music website, www.Stereofame.com. April 4th is a historic date as it commemorates the 41st anniversary of the slaying of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The rap video provides a historical time line of our past, present and future, while also delivering a powerful message of faith and positive expectation.
Hey!! How was your weekend? Crazy beat making weekend for me. Made a whole bunch of new ones. 2 of them made it up on my page if you want to check them out.
J.P. Mortier has busked in Japan, fought shoe salesmen on the Trans-Siberian, caught iguanas on a bus in Mexico and rode camels in the Australian outback..... some of these events are portrayed in his songs including those found on his new CD: Backpacker.
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