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NEW TRIO FOR LOOK NORTH

Gary Brunton, Daniel Beaussier and Célestine de Williencourt form a brand-new trio of multi-instrumentalists with a strong vocal presence, performing original works and inspired contemporary improvisations. The trio express itself via a certain form of Jazz Chamber Music. Through a narrative and lyrical approach to jazz creation, LOOK NORTH, the trio's first album, takes you on a unique journey that evokes the wide-open spaces of Northern lands. An invitation to discover their captivating melodies and exciting spontaneous improvisations.

Gary Brunton (double bass, tabla) evolves in the company of Daniel Beaussier (oboe, clarinets, saxophones, flutes, English horn) and Célestine De Williencourt (voice, flutes). They form a unique trio, with each instrument playing its role in a fluid, organic musical conversation. The diversity of the musicians' instruments and influences (Jimmy Giuffre, John Surman & Karen Krog, Jim Hall, Gary Peacock, Carla Bley), creates a rich atmosphere, both intimate and expansive, where improvisation plays a central role.

Gary Brunton (Double Bass, Tabla)
Daniel Beaussier (Soprano and Baritone Saxophones, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Oboe, English Horn)
Célestine De Williencourt (Vocals, Flute)

Produced by Jazz En Face
Recorded by Yohan Progler at Studio Parc de Sceaux
Mixed and mastered by Manu Pekar
Photographs by Camille Huguenot
Graphic Design by Corinne Garino
Released by Juste Une Trace
With support : SCPP
Release date : 28-03-2025

LYRICS VIDEO BY SPLIT BRAIN

The title «Ecrasés par notre héritage» is taken from the eponymous metal album of Split Brain. The video lyrics made by c3po.lette for Juste Une Trace is particularly good. With the lyrics under your eyes and the music in the background, you can enjoy a little moment of pleasure. An individual and collective practice!

Mais comment vivre avec ?
Cette histoire, notre héritage, tout ce bagage
Pour assumer cet échec
Comment pouvoir, sans décevoir, tant de savoir

Des colosses imaginaires
Aux héros fictifs d’un autre temps
Nous sommes bombardés de références, de souffrances, si latentes
De regrets qui ne sont pas des contes
Des récits bien ingérés
Mêlés à notre petit quotidien
Nous sommes partagés à choisir
Fantasmer ou bien vivre
Nos vies peuvent-elles être des contes ?

C’est comme un livre sans fin
Une infinité d’hérédité qui s’ouvre à nous
Mais il faut le bon niveau de lecture
Pour déchiffrer, interpréter

C’est une étincelle si brève mais pourtant si belle
C’est comme un éclair, frappant et figeant le temps

Colosses imaginaires
Regrets qui ne sont pas des contes
Nos vies peuvent-elles être des contes ?

C’est une étincelle si brève mais pourtant si belle
C’est comme un éclair, frappant et figeant le temps

Ce sont des fulgurances passées
Qui nous inspirent, qui nous transcendent, qui nous emportent
Ce pont invisible et indicible
Peut s’écraser, doit résister : notre héritage

C’est une étincelle si brève mais pourtant si belle
C’est comme un éclair, frappant et figeant le temps

Lyrics and music : R.PIERRE, N.DIJOUX, F.ACX, N. JEANNETEAU et D.MARCHANT – ÉDITIONS AMOC

«Écrasés par notre Héritage», is both an homage and a question about the marks we leave behind a lucid, painful look at what we pass on to future generations.

With this new album, SPLIT BRAIN delivers metal that is not only innovative but meaningful, where rage meets reflection, and each track is a call to open our eyes.

LE DERNIER COMMUNISTE ON ALL SCREENS

"Le Dernier Communiste" by Bagdad Rodeo is like a nightmare filled with riffs, nods, and candid lyrics. In this track from "QUATRE – L’ALBUM SANS FIN – PART.1", everything hits hard, including hammer blows to our consciences, all with the raw, provocative energy that defines the band. Here is a caricature of the abandonment of Marxist ideals and class struggle, set in a quirky, festive, and colorful atmosphere. A nearly premonitory track, written by Christobal Sanchez Del Rodéo and MGR Delatourette, just before the last French legislative elections in the summer of 2024. An independent, alternative rock song that now reflects a trend for some to veer right, even dangerously close to the edge.

ÉCRASÉS PAR NOTRE HÉRITAGE BY SPLIT BRAIN

Get ready to dive into a sea of powerful riffs and sharp lyrics! SPLIT BRAIN unveils their new album, «Écrasés par notre Héritage», a bold fusion of thrash and death metal, where each track hits like a raw truth—delivered in French. This unique choice amplifies their sound with a depth and emotion that anchors their music in both a lyrical and cultural context.

This new release, recorded at Studio 180 under the guidance of Arnaud Bascuñana, is the product of meticulous work where each live and analog take captures the raw and spontaneous essence of SPLIT BRAIN. That vibrant texture is felt in every song, speaking to us directly—brutally yet sensitively.

Themes that strike and resonate

At the heart of this album are themes as powerful as they are universal: anger, responsibility, and decline. From the very first track, «Il paraît qu’on a déjà tout dit», SPLIT BRAIN raises the question of artistic innovation in a world overloaded with words. Yet, throughout the album, the band shows that there are important, essential things left unheard.

«TWO» BY BAGDAD RODEO FINALLY REPUBLISHED

Purist and conformist ears, go your way because it is TWO of BAGDAD RODEO: a real nugget! The album originally released in 2012, sold out for more than 10 years, is finally available again.

The comic tone and rejection of political correctness are omnipresent. The lyrics are little jewels of acid humor inspired by reality. There are on this rock album compositions and atmospheres very different but each time very accurate and impeccably made.

Among the themes addressed by the group, the gender relations stand out particularly, especially in the provocative title «J’aime pas les Filles». In this song, the ladies are depicted with a biting irony: “always eat light, make a mess of their weight when summer approaches” and “only think about getting married like all their girlfriends.» Men, for their part, are not spared: “atrophic brain and a dick to decide”, “a pair of balls well attached and a left hand to scratch them…”. The great Bagdad Rodeo!

Throughout the album, Bagdad Rodeo also addresses various themes such as the life of a couple ("Le Couple Idéal"), religion ("Mon Pote Jésus") and the harms of smoking ("L'Homme Avec La Cigarette"). Every piece, whether it’s dancing on the edge of dance (“Quand Je Serai Mort”), or flirting with metal (“Bagdad Rodeo”, “Le Nouveau Millénaire”, “La Balayette”), pop, rockabilly, country or punk, Reveals an impressive musical richness and diversity. The guitar and ravaging riffs dominate, accompanied by many bruitages, interventions of piano, brass and choirs.

The realization of «DEUX» was entrusted to François Maigret (guitarist of No One Is Innocent), guaranteeing a production that sublimates the irreverent and energetic spirit of the group. “DEUX” from Baghdad Rodeo is available since October 11. (Re) Immerse yourself in this uncompromising rock universe and let yourself be carried away by powerful melodies and incisive and timeless lyrics.