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.
Favorite memory: "Dude, you've got to come over to the record store!"
I end up standing in between Bruford, Wetton, Jobson as the store blasts the brand new record, followed by KC's Red. Where's Allan? "He doesn't do these things."
Later that night, front row table at the Kingfish in Baton Rouge where I stared, slack jawed, at Bruford. Being a keyboardist, I'd planted myself in front of Jobson - but it was Billy B all the way.
