The real Genesis. They should have changed their name to something else after Peter Gabriel left the band. Something more *pop*.
I did get to see the real deal. I saw them do The Lamb when it first came out in 1974 at Music Hall in Cleveland. A quality small hall with just 3,000 seats. Gabriel was simply amazing with all the costumes and props. An example at 1:24 time mark. A really great show. The song 'It" is one of the best finales for any concept album.
I'm a little late here. Meant to reply a while back. I'll have to look into getting Rivard's albums.
Ooohhh...he has quite a few. But there is a 8-CD set called A Ce Jour available.
A favourite: Un trou dans les nuages (1987). Terrific production values.
If your French is still good, take a listen to: Bonsoir... mon nom est Michel Rivard et voici mon album double (1985) . Bonsoir... mon nom est toujours Michel Rivard et voici mon album quadruple (2004) is probably similar in flavour.
His comedy, his story telling, his stage presence are just phenomenal. I cannot think of any English Canadian singer-song writer-performers that come close and English Canada punches well above its weight for modern contemporary music.
I also have it upon good authority that Michel Rivard is one terrific dinner party guest.
Can't say I'm a fan of Harmonium, but I do like them. Got a CD or two of them. Never heard of Fiori-Séguin. When it comes to QC, i'm a fan of Pagliaro and Beau Dommage. Oh, and Plume Lateaverse also. But none of that is Prog Rock.
I enjoy all three: Pagliaro, Beau Dommage and Plume Latraverse. Only own music from Beau Dommage. Out of Beau Dommage, Michel Rivard published a few CDs and they remain favourites.
Michel Rivard's solo material is absolutely outstanding. His on-stage humour is incredible.
I'm a little late here. Meant to reply a while back. I'll have to look into getting Rivard's albums.
Ooohhh...he has quite a few. But there is a 8-CD set called A Ce Jour available.
I enjoy all three: Pagliaro, Beau Dommage and Plume Latraverse. Only own music from Beau Dommage. Out of Beau Dommage, Michel Rivard published a few CDs and they remain favourites.
Michel Rivard's solo material is absolutely outstanding. His on-stage humour is incredible.
Can't say I'm a fan of Harmonium, but I do like them. Got a CD or two of them. Never heard of Fiori-Séguin. When it comes to QC, i'm a fan of Pagliaro and Beau Dommage. Oh, and Plume Lateaverse also. But none of that is Prog Rock.
