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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.


Sylvain







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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



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... Steve Hill (to me, the best guitar player around)

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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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diana

diana adkins



Nov 27 2009 8:42 PM

you too! better late than never! love the new pix! love ya ,sis.
Tender-Heart

Tender-Heart



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

Thank you Sylvain. Please be well and have a safe, happy and healthy holiday and everyday.
dorothy

dorothy pickard



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

THANK YOU FOR THE HARMONICA VIBES,,HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Tanya

Tanya



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

Just wanted to say Happy Holidays.
I hope you enjoy this time with
your family and friends. Take care and
I cannot wait to hear that new love song.
♥Support The U.S.Troops!*Ur Texas Angel*

♥Support The U.S.Troops!*Ur Texas Angel*



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to you My friend & your love ones and family, Enjoy each day and God bless your career, keep smiling away, stay focus, keep the faith at all times my friend..

Ur Caring Angel Alise
tammy

tammy stroud



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

I see your status and your comments do you sing or something? Please fill me in !
Dayna

Dayna Matthieu



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

Hey, Thanks and much love to you! Hope you had a awesome day.
Tori

Tori Cervantes



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

Thank U for your comment.
Sassy Lady

Sassy Lady



Nov 27 2009 8:08 PM

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I'm feeling just like a turkey, stuffed!!
♥italians do it better♥☮

♥italians do it better♥☮



Nov 27 2009 8:07 PM

happy thanksgiving :)
♥italians do it better♥☮

♥italians do it better♥☮



Nov 27 2009 8:07 PM

happy thanksgiving :)
John

John



Nov 27 2009 8:07 PM

mmmmmm..tingly
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Nov 27 2009 8:07 PM

How sweet. I wish you could play for my mom she would enjoy it too. But the album is all good too. Smile and have a great day.
Stormy "Every Man's Dream"

Stormy "Every Man's Dream"



Nov 27 2009 8:07 PM

Straight to my heart, thanks for the good feeling.
Cathy

Cathy



Nov 27 2009 8:07 PM

Have a great weekend!
Grindstone

Grindstone



Nov 26 2009 10:28 PM

Hey! Thanks for the VIBES and hope to hear from you soon, we would love to hear from you soon! Come back and visit anytime! Keep rocking,

Grindstone
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Catherine Fournier



Nov 26 2009 10:28 PM

toujours le meme plaisir de voyager sur ta page!! bises from france..........
Phyllis

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Nov 26 2009 9:29 PM

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving to you !!
M A R I

Maria Ramirez



Nov 26 2009 9:29 PM

thank u :o)
Auditory

Auditory



Nov 26 2009 9:29 PM

Hey Im a platinum producer, Resume includes The Game, Lil Scrappy, Jayo Felony, Bushido among others...
Frank

Frank Essary



Nov 26 2009 9:29 PM

JUST STOPPING BY TO SHOW YOU SOME LOVIN AND I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY TOO.
Diana

Diana M.



Nov 26 2009 8:38 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones
angela

Angela Strickland Bell



Nov 26 2009 8:38 PM

Hope You Have A Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxoxox,
Angela
Shirley J

Shirley J



Nov 26 2009 8:38 PM

Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings to you from the North to the South
SASSYDIVA~MARCIA~IS~SASSY~AND~ON~TOP~OF THE~WORLD

SASSYDIVA~MARCIA~IS~SASSY~AND~ON~TOP~OF THE~WORLD



Nov 26 2009 8:38 PM

HAVE A THANKSGIVING I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A GREAT DAY HUGS
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