Formed in 2002, Le Vent Du Nord are one of the bands influenced by, and following in the footsteps of, La Bottine Souriante. They are well known for their endless enthusiasm, whilst their live performance is electrifying. So this live album comes with high expectations.
What we have here is La Vent du Nord performing their material to the accompaniment of Quebec City Symphonic Orchestra in front of a live audience. I had my doubts that it might become a bit smooth and watered down, and indeed it comes close to being at times, but it is always rescued by the musicianship and wonderful rhythms of the band. The symphony arrangements of Tom Myron work to enhance the music.
It must have been a wonderful night as the audience left the concert hall in the snowstorm, with the glow of the music to keep them warm on their journey home.
Symphonique by Le Vent du Nord and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra is very tres bonne-or something like that!
Dave Beeby
01 - Élise
02 - Le Cavalier Et la Belle
03 - Marguerite
04 - Les Larmes Aux Yeux
05 - a Fille Et Les Dragons
06 - L'heure Bleue
07 - Rosette
08 - Petit Rêve III
09 - Vive L'amour
10 - Les Amants Du Saint-Laurent
11 - Lanlaire
12 - Octobre 1837
13 - Cré Mardi / Laturlutte Du Rang Des Sloans
Simon Beaudry: Vocals, bouzouki, guitar
Nicolas Boulerice: Vocals, electroacoustic hurdy-gurdy, piano, piano accordion, snare
Benoit Bourque : accordion diatonique, mandolin
Olivier Demers : Violin, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin, vocals