Does the 'Montreal' Sound Exist???

[shainhouse]

I did alot of research and came up with mixed answers. If interested, check out the article;

http://www.jambase.com/headsup.asp?storyID=7378&disp=all

peace-

[deranger]

good article....made me miss the city...made me want to move back after living there for 4 years. what the hell was I thinking when I left in the first place?

I think you're conclusion is right: there is no Montreal sound, only journalists looking for a hook to hang a story on.

[Blane]

I'm off to record 5 montreal bands this weekend (a live fundraiser album might even come of it!), 3 of them I've checked out and are REALLY interesting.

Torngat (www.torngat.ca) has one of the members of Bell Orchestre in it, and is a bit Tortoise-y sounding with a more eclectic set of sounds.

People for Audio (www.peopleforaudio.com) is another montreal collective (band/label/artist group/etc) that combines visuals with music. Amazing stuff.

Both are playing at a loft party for halloween here on Saturday.

Tonight Shoot the Moon (www.shootthemoon.ca) are playing a benefit show with 3 other bands. THey have a really cool vibe to them. Sort of sexy gypsy lounge or something.

Anyhow, all that to see that you should give some of these bands a listen. THe level of talent in town right now is simply astounding, even among the lesser-known bands.

ps. Sam Shalabi is way overrated.

[shainhouse]

Blane,

check out the piece. I'm definitely interested to hear your thoughts about it.

[dimafleck: the living legend.]

wow....great read.

probably my favorite article of yours i've read.