François Houle - Double Entendre
Review by Дима Субботин
François Houle's album Double Entendre is a stunning showcase of his talent as a clarinetist and composer. The album features ten tracks, each one a unique exploration of sound and texture.
From the opening track "Mysterious Morning," Houle sets the tone for an album that is both playful and thought-provoking. His use of extended techniques and unconventional harmonies creates a sense of tension and unpredictability that keeps the listener engaged throughout.
One of the album's standout tracks is "Double Entendre," a piece that showcases Houle's virtuosity on the clarinet. The track is a masterclass in improvisation, with Houle weaving intricate melodies around a complex rhythmic structure.
Another highlight is "The Third Rail," a hauntingly beautiful piece that features Houle playing a bass clarinet. The track is a study in contrasts, with moments of delicate beauty giving way to bursts of frenzied energy.
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Filename: franois-houle-double-entendre.rar- MP3 size: 47.7 mb
- FLAC size: 368.1 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Resonance #2 - Revenge Of The Repressed | 7:11 | |
| Resonance #2 | 7:11 | |
| Dust | 8:41 | |
| Dialogue De L'Ombre Double | 18:25 | |
| Dialogue de l'ombre double | 18:25 | |
| Resonance #1 - In A Bed Where The Moon Was Sweating | 9:05 | |
| Come Inutile Ornamento | 17:05 | |
| Come inutile ornamento | 17:05 | |
| Resonance #1 | 9:05 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Mastering | Andrew Czink (tracks: all) |
| Producer | John Oliver (tracks: all) |
| Clarinet | François Houle (tracks: 1 to 4) |
| Soprano Saxophone | François Houle (tracks: 5) |
Notes
- Dust
- for clarinet and 4 channel sound (stereo version)
- clarinet recorded at AI-Vancouver Burnaby in 2004; electroacoustic tracks edited and mixed at the composer's studio in New Westminster in 2004
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- In a Bed Where the Moon was Sweating. Resonance #1
- for clarinet and tape
- Revenge of the Repressed. Resonance #2
- for soprano saxophone and tape
- recorded and mixed at the composer's home studio in Vancouver in 1993
- re-mastered at the composer's home studio in Montreal in 2004
- Dialogue de l'ombre double
- clarinet, tape & spatialization (version: roman numeral)
- sigles & transitions: Vancouver, Canada
- strophes: recorded at Civitella Ranieri, Italy
- piano resonances: recorded at Riverside Studios, Burnaby, Canada
- spatialization, mixing and mastering: Zen Mastering, Vancouver, Canada
- Index:
- 1 sigle initial
- 2 strophe I
- 3 transition I - II
- 4 strophe II
- 5 transition II - III
- 6 strophe III
- 7 transition III - IV
- 8 strophe IV
- 9 transition IV - V
- 10 strophe V
- 11 transition V - VI
- 12 strophe VI
- 13 sigle final
- Come inutile ornamento
- for clarinet, tape, and live electronics
- recorded live at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre
About François Houle
Name Vars
- F. Houle
- Francios Houle
- Francois Houle
- Françoise Houle
- Houle
