Eric Fillion : Synthesizers, Mellotron, Hammond-Organ, Theremin and Electronics.
Sylvain Lamirande : Synthesizers, samples, electronic and acoustic wind intruments.
Influences
Karl Heinz Stockhausen, Christian Calon, John Coltrane, Anthony Braxton, Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Sidsel Endresen, Raymond Scott, Les Baxter, Richard Strauss, Nick Cave, Terje Rypdal, Robert Rich, Lightwave, Steve Tibbetts, Kate Bush, Hedningarna, John Surman, Sheila Chandra, John Cage, Steve Reich, Bjork, Eivind Aarset, Martin Denny, John Zorn, Steve Roach, Markus Stockhausen, The Nice, Tim Blake, György Ligeti, Gavin Bryars, Eric Dolphy, Heiner Goebbels, Joe Maneri, Terje Ignunset, Robert Normandeau, Mari Boine, Evan Parker, Gong, Can.
Sounds Like
3 Synapses
Douglas' Basement
Rude Awakening
4 Cadavres exquis
«…Samarkande are for the EM fan who feels he (they're invariably 'he') will go insane if he hears another bad Tangs rip-off; they actually have something new to say in the genre, largely by approaching it from a new angle, and refusing to follow well-worn paths to electronic righteousness…» Planet Mellotron
«…It's challenging listening for sure but it's always inspiring to hear musicians giving life to the words of Malcom Muggeridge that are quoted on 3 Synapses' back cover: “Only dead fish swim with the stream.” …» Textura
«…It’s an engaging listen by artists who learned to treat sound from all angles…» Exclaim!!
«…everything is there, i tell you. You are in for a hell of a ride, and the landscape evolves continually. One thing for sure, you won’t be bored. Recommended!..» ._.Angle Rec._.
«…. I think there is a distinct message and a purpose in the music here, but one that only a select few will appreciate…» Electro Ambient Space
«…The sounds are 3-dimensional; they have depth and space, moving across the stereo field as well as from back to front. They evoke a wide array of emotion, from solitude to disturbance to angst to longing…» Static Signals
«…Samarkande is avant-garde electronics extraordinaire. Inspired by Stockhausen and the German "cosmic" experimentalists,…Their sound fuses space music and musique concrete in a challenging and heady way…» Eurock
Samarkande is an electronic music duo who have produced 4 full-length albums, all of which have been charted on Canadian and American radio and featured in numerous webzines. Radio stations in Montreal, Quebec-City and Ottawa have recently presented Samarkande performing live on-air their most recent album 3 Synapses (2008), all their albums : 4Cadavres exquis (2002), Rude Awakening (2004), Douglas’ Basement (2006) and 3 Synapses (2008) are distributed throughout Canada by S.R.I. For the rest of the world and the net : CD Universe, CD Baby and ._.Angle Rec._. .
Les 2 et 3 octobre prochain, le 4 sera à l'honneur! Le Bistro In Vivo fêtera son 4ème anniversaire tout en country. Pour l'occasion, voyez 4 groupes en deux soirs: Caloon Saloon, Les Swompards de l'Est, Feber E. Coyote & Les Chasseurs de Primes ainsi que Les Chaises Rouges. 4$ l'entrée en plus de spéciaux à 4$. Soyez de la partie!
Ceyhun (my boyfriend) is sleeping right now with the t-shirt you've sent, and when I saw your message, I was thinking about what's up with Eric :)
I'm very busy, tired but fine on those days Eric, I'm working as Music Teacher at a child devolopment center, named Gymboree Play&Music. Also I'm working on the musics of a dance theatre, which will be presented on October 10th.
What are you doing on those days? Is everything ok on your life? How is it going for your girlfriend and children?
PHÉROMONE(S)-Une création multi-disciplinaires de Sophie Cadieux & Philippe B. Trois soirs seulement au bistro In Vivo, les 9, 10 et 11 septembre dès 20h30, soyez-y!
Very cool stuff !!! i like it a lot !!! and all that Vintage Gear on stage....makes me smile and remember the days.............. all the best and thanx very much for your comment greetings from Jakarta wOLf
Salut Samarkande, On te rappelle que c'est la fête des pères dimanche le 21 juin et qu'on est en spectacle ce soir là au Quai des Brumes. Au plaisir! Emmanuel
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