Dans ma main
Blais expands his piano sound with electronic textures.
It marks a departure from the straightforward production of his debut Il, incorporating more ethereal and electronic textures.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Blais
- Released
- May 11, 2018
- Genre
- Minimal
- neoclassical
- electronic
- Length
- 45:57
- Label
- Arts & Crafts
- Producer
- Bufflo
- Jean-Michel Blais
- Marc-André Mignault
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forteresse | 1:56 |
| 2 | Roses | 5:46 |
| 3 | Outsiders | 4:59 |
| 4 | Dans ma main | 4:12 |
| 5 | Blind | 5:40 |
| 6 | God(s) | 2:34 |
| 7 | Igloo | 4:35 |
| 8 | Sourdine | 4:54 |
| 9 | A Heartbeat Away | 6:10 |
| 10 | Chanson | 5:12 |
| Total length | 45:57 | |
Track listing from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Those singles were his first new music since Cascades came out in March 2017.
- The singles were also his first new solo material since the Il deluxe edition on October 2.
Concept and production
For Dans ma main, Blais dove into synth and electronic textures, a direction sparked by his work with CFCF on Cascades. He told Red Bull Music Academy that while he never wants to lose touch with the piano, modern tools offer too many sound and texture possibilities to ignore. Exclaim! observed that his Ableton Live work mostly processes acoustic piano sounds to expand its range. Blais again worked with producer Bufflo, and brought in Marc-André Mignault on "Igloo" and the title track.
Critical reception
Exclaim! gave the album a 9/10, describing it as another intimate masterpiece. CBC's Ariane Cipriani called it an invitation to ask one's hand in a frantic world, with each track revealing a different palette of sounds alternating between tension and relaxation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who recorded Dans ma main?
Dans ma main was recorded by Jean-Michel Blais.
When was Dans ma main released?
Dans ma main was released on May 11, 2018.
Which label released Dans ma main?
Dans ma main was released by Arts & Crafts.
Who produced Dans ma main?
Dans ma main was produced by Bufflo, Jean-Michel Blais and Marc-André Mignault.
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