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Griffure: Paratonnerre
ByThe album comprises fifteen tracks varying in duration from 01:35 up to 07:12, a total of fifty-seven minutes. The lyrics of seven of the tracks are printed, in a mixture of French and English, in an insert; the other tracks also have wordless vocals. With five of the sextet credited with vocals, it is nigh on impossible to select individual vocalists for praise; instead, it is fitting that the entire sextet is praised as a collective, one with its own beguiling trademark sound and personality.
With two violins, a viola, a cello and a double bass, it is far easier to identify individuals for praise. In particular, Yèche's double bass frequently underpins the other strings while keeping rhythm. Griffure are keen to stress that the instrumentation does not mean the music is intended to be classic string ensemblea point eloquently made by their own original compositions and group sound. Based on the evidence here, this sextet has its own sound and style which are unlike any other ensemble's. Although this album is credited to Griffure, it seems unlikely that Grollemund and Billet will revert to being a twosome instead of this line-up.
Track Listing
Prologue; L'Etranger; L'eau verte; Hawaii; Les Eaux Froides; Taksim; Ombre; Nina; De Vous; Comète; Surf- Soda; Taksim Perturbé; Réflexion; En moi j'ai deux âmes; Liberté.
Personnel
Léonore Grollemund
celloAmaryllis Billet
violinChloé Julian
violinAlix Gauthier
violaLéa Yèche
bass, acousticAdditional Instrumentation
Léonore Grollemund: voice; Amaryllis Billet: voice; Undae: electronic, arrangement; Chloé Julian: voice; Alix Gauthier: voice; Léa Yèche: voice.
Album information
Title: Paratonnerre | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Umlaut Records
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About Léonore Grollemund
Instrument: Cello
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