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Sylvain St-Amour
Latin / Jazz / Roots Music

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MONTRÉAL, Quebec
Canada

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Member Since3/17/2007
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I developed a passion for the harmonica about 20 years ago. The instrument chose me one night, while attending a Bob Walsh concert. I immediately knew that the harmonica and I would have a long lasting relationship. I have always wanted to be in perfect harmony with my instrument so I could add my harmonicas to music and lyrics. Over the years, I felt the urge of leaving the traditional musical path that many tend to identify to the harmonica. The great value of freedom of expression, that is so dear to everyone but so difficult to set in motion, is also very important to the musician. In order to express myself musically, in a free and honest way, I hobbled towards various musical horizons.

Photobucket Through this process, which at times felt more like an escape, the soloist suddenly became a melodist. My sound has matured into a swifter and more ringing musical phrasing. Latino and African sounds blend in perfectly with my playing while the main melody remains occidental. The influence of rock guitarists is very present in my music. The dynamic of the songs are very guitar oriented. My musical project is based on diversity and emotion. Life has showered me with many pleasant surprises. One of them was a short detour in Western Canada where I lived for 3 years. Over there, I fell in love with the magnificent Prairies. That particular landscape was everything a freedom freak like me could ever hope for . The never-ending horizon, the constant winds, the wheat fields that turn into a blond ocean on windy days and the breath-taking sunsets , were all settings that greatly inspired me.

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Finally, my fortuitous meeting with Sylvain Charest, sound engineer and outstanding multi-instrumentalist, was undoubtedly, the end of a chaotic road and the beginning of a wonderful collaboration. I'm a "RONIN" since i have no allegiance to any styles.


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PhotobucketMa passion pour l’harmonica a débuté il y a près de 20 ans. L’instrument m’a choisi un soir ou j’étais allé voir un spectacle. J’ai su à ce moment que l’harmonica et moi ferions un long voyage ensemble. J’ai toujours voulu arriver au point où je me sentirais en complète harmonie avec mon instrument et ce, afin de me mettre, ainsi que mes harmonicas, au service d'une mélodie.

Au fil des ans, le goût de sortir des sentiers musicaux traditionnels, dans lesquels plusieurs ont tendances à positionner l’harmonica, s’est fait sentir. Photobucket Cette grande valeur qu’est la liberté d’expression, si chère à tous et si difficile à assumer, l’est tout aussi pour le musicien. Le juste équilibre entre l’expression musicale et le harassement du sens auditif de ses voisins mène vers la recherche d’une harmonie qui permet l’expression aux frontières de ma zone de confort. Afin de pouvoir m’exprimer musicalement, de façon honnête et en toute liberté, j’ai clopiné vers divers horizons musicaux. À travers cette démarche, qui par moment s’apparentait plus à une cavale, le soliste s’est transformé en mélodiste. Ma signature sonore a mûri vers un phrasé musical à tendance véloce et une tonalité cristalline. Les saveurs latines et africaines teintent parfois mon jeu d’un son vaporeux et l’attaque du phrasé est typiquement occidentale. L’influence des guitaristes rock est omniprésente dans mon son. Conséquemment la dynamique de mon jeu est très « guitaristique ». Mon projet musical se fonde donc sur la diversité et l'émotion.

La vie m’a fait de merveilleuses surprises. Une de celles-ci est ce court détour où j’ai vécu 3 ans dans l'Ouest canadien. Là-bas, je suis tombé éperdument amoureux des majestueuses prairies. Cette géographie est faite sur mesure pour un assoiffé de liberté comme moi. L’horizon sans fin, l‘omniprésence du vent, les champs de blé qui se transforment en océan blond par grandes brises et les couchers de soleil totalement hallucinants ont exacerbé une sensibilité bien musicale.

Photobucket Ma rencontre fortuite avec Sylvain Charest, ingénieur de son et multi-instrumentiste génial, fut sans contredit pour moi, la fin d’un parcours chaotique. Bref, je suis un "RONIN" car je n'ai d'allégeance à aucun style.







Sylvain





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Influences



Elvis Costelo, Charlie Parker, John popper, Pat Esposito, Queen, J.J. Milteau. Steve Baker, Paul Butterfield, Howard levy, Little Walter, Jason Ricci, Carlos Del Junco, Norton Buffalo, Magic Dick "J. Geils Band", Toots, zlap...

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L'harmonica est un objet à rêver, c'est l'instrument du voyageur, de l'errant... Il génère un imaginaire qui va bien au-delà des possibilités qu'on lui prête ! [Jean-Jacques Milteau]



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Café des Solitudes

Sylvain St-Amour; Sylvain Charest Quartz records Qu-st-020070601 (www.sylvainst-amour.com)

Café des Solitudes is an eclectic and evocative programme of original compositions that are written, arranged and performed by multi-instrumentalist Sylvain Charest, featuring the accomplished “harmoniciste”, Sylvain St. Amour. The recording is essentially a duo project, with Charest multi-tasking on electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards as well as bass, percussion and drums. St. Amour possesses a potent and mesmerizing harmonica technique, and is most certainly the emotional voice of the project.




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Roots reviews

September 20, 2007,

ROBERT REID RECORD STAFF

SYLVAIN ST-AMOUR CAFE DES SOLITUDES (QUARTZ RECORDS)

Quebec's Sylvain St-Amour joins Mike Stevens and Bob Lanois as Canada's top roots harmonica players. The recognition is based on the strength of Café des Solitudes, a collection featuring St-Amour on harmonica, along with multi-instrumentalist Sylvain Charest on guitar, bass, keyboards and percussion. For the most part moody and atmospheric, the album's 10 tracks are a blend of folk, blues and jazz.






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Bernadette





Jul 18 2009 11:17 PM

Your music is so nice,you give me chills.........peaceful xoxo
DaSaejnme





Jul 18 2009 11:22 PM

Thanks for ADDING me
Janice :-)





Jul 18 2009 11:30 PM

Hi! I enjoyed listening to your music. When will you be in Florida? I will definitely come and listen.
Sheila





Jul 18 2009 11:46 PM

harmonicas? that reminds me of my father. My uncle gave me one that belonged to him. Where is it???
~Janet~





Jul 18 2009 9:28 PM

I bet they sound nice...and I need some peace right now!!
GODS ANGEL





Jul 18 2009 9:43 PM

Thanks, sweetie
BluEyeBlonde....





Jul 18 2009 10:42 PM

Hey Hey...
Ahhhh you play beautifully my friend...What I like to call.." Audio Emotion"...
It sure is hot here in Ca.
Ghostly Carol





Jul 18 2009 8:40 PM

thank you very much!!!
Roseann (photographer)





Jul 18 2009 7:45 PM

Thank you ... what a talent you have. : )
Smilee





Jul 18 2009 7:46 PM

just tenderizen' my heart are'nt ya, i like it...
Shelly





Jul 18 2009 7:48 PM

Thank you, that is simply beautiful..
Amy





Jul 18 2009 7:33 PM

Thanks for the magic!
BRENT





Jul 18 2009 7:35 PM

Thanks Brother Enjoy Your Weekend
JOIN TEAM SARAH!!





Jul 18 2009 4:39 PM

Just stopping by to say hi! Have a great weekend everyone and keep your eye on the prize!!
*PAMI SUE*





Jul 18 2009 4:47 PM

I would love to hear them !!!! I am French Canadien, however I never picked up on the language. Wish I would have. I love the harmonica,I guess you could say I love music in general. It is calming to the soul. I have boys that play drums ,guitars,sax and doodle in a few others.Its great. See Ya,Pami
Lucy





Jul 18 2009 5:40 PM

HAVE A RELAXING WEEKEND AND A WONDERFUL NEW WEEK FILLED WITH INSPIRATION!!
Kathryn





Jul 18 2009 6:01 PM

Hey! You are really Good!!! Glad to meet you! I also Love your photographs!


Kathryn
AlexandrA





Jul 18 2009 6:23 PM

ohh i feel that harmonica right here,on my ear,,what a pleasure !!!!
Kahaluu mom, Terri Yogi





Jul 18 2009 6:40 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment! A Great way to start out the day. Hope yours is a good one!
Aloha Terri
Chantay





Jul 18 2009 6:42 PM

Awww...Thank u
Smilee





Jul 18 2009 6:54 PM

WELL THEN LETS GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER, I AM SINGLE & LIVE ALONE IN A 1BDRM. APT. IF YOU GO TO MYSAPACE PAGE THATS ME, THE MUSIC, THE PICTURES & ALL...PEEEACE
HeavenlyAngels





Jul 17 2009 7:14 PM

thank you very much..have a heavenly day
Baby Angel





Jul 17 2009 8:58 PM

Thank you very much, have to say you're the first in sending harmonica vibes my way, I'm flattered.
Mari





Jul 18 2009 2:56 PM

thank you so much for the harmonica vibes, I realy enjoyed it, very relaxing
Kelly





Jul 18 2009 3:52 PM

Thanks for the ad....your music is beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend.
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