Lâcher prise [compact disc]
Doucet, Michael2020
Music
Michael Doucet the GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, artist, founder of BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, and Cajun legend crafts the quintessential Louisiana soundtrack to a good time on his new solo album, LÂCHER PRISE. Joined by Sarah Quintana [vocals, guitar], Chad Viator [guitar], Chris French [bass], and Jim Kolacek [drums], he stirs up a sweet and simmering brew of Acadian tradition, swamp soul, and infectious grooves. In many ways, the moniker embodies the spirit of these five musicians. “In French, Lâcher Prise means ‘let go’,” Doucet explains. “It’s also a Buddhist term. When it came to making this music, it was just total freedom. The new songs were different from what I typically do, so we formed a group of great people and musicians. I’ve reached a point in my life and career where I can do whatever the hell I want to do. There’s freedom for everybody because of the mutual respect though.” Doucet describes the album’s music as “Les îles Français Zarico”, a description that takes into account an eclectic mix of styles including New Orleans rhythm & blues and Southwest Louisiana rock ‘n roll, as well as his own interpretations of zydeco and Cajun, infused with the intoxicating rhythms of the French Caribbean. The new band, now known as Michael Doucet avec Lâcher Prise, recorded the ten songs comprising the debut in just three days at Dockside in Maurice, Louisiana, a hallowed studio that has hosted everyone from Dr. John to Allen Toussaint, and Rod Stewart to Arcade Fire. The triumvirate of Doucet, Viator, and Compass Records co-founder Garry West produced, and friends including Sarah Dugas (The Duhks), Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa), and Jim Hoke (NRBQ) lent their respective talents to the end result.
Main title:
Lâcher prise [compact disc] / Michael Doucet ; Lâcher Prise.
Author:
Doucet, Michael, composer, audio composer, performerViator, Chad, audio producer, performerQuintana, Sarah, performerFrench, Chris, (Musician), performerKolacek, Jim, performerLâcher Prise (Musical group), performerTurtle Island Quartet, instrumentalist
Work:
Edition:
Deluxe edition.
Imprint:
Nashville, TN : Compass Records, [2020]
Collation:
1 audio disc (43 min., 36 sec.) : CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes:
Credits printed on container.Recorded Dockside Studios, Maurice, Louisiana.
Credits:
Produced by Michael Doucet, Chad Viator and Garry West.
Performers:
Michael Doucet avec Lâcher Prise (Michael Doucet, vocals, fiddles, mandolin ("Chere Emelie") ; Chad Viator, electric and acoustic guitar ; Sarah Quintana, acoustic and electric guitar, lead vocal ("Dites moi pas"), backing vocals ; Chris French, acoustic and electric bass ; Jim Kolacek, drums, percussion) ; with additional musicians ; with Turtle Island Quartet.
Contents:
Water, water (2:41)Lula Lula don't you go to bingo (4:36)Dites moi pas (4:29)Walking on a Mardi Gras day (4:27)Abandonne (3:44)Bad woman (3:05)Marie Catin (3:05)He's got all the whiskey (3:34)Chere Emelie (3:38)Cajun gypsy (4:45)Lula Lula don't you go to bingo (extended version) (5:32).
Dewey class:
781.62410763
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
660260
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | CD Music World Music | WORLD DOUC | Available |