il n'y a pas de sud… by Ghislain Poirier - DeepRiffs

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Il N'y A Pas De Sud... is the first release from Montrealer Ghislain Poirier. And it's remarkably louder than most of the records released on Taylor Deupree's almost silent but brilliant 12K label. Truth be told, it's not that loud at all, but unlike many on 12k, it is most definitely audible to the human ear. Poirier creates his stark, minimal techno using only slow, building tempos and bulking up the minute tones with lush reverb. The very insular nature of the music strikes immediate comparison to German dub-tech producers Thomas Brinkmann and Pole. To assemble the record, Poirer put to use his a rather aging PC, making the meticulous process of binding the microsonic blips and squiggles that much more painstaking. Be assured that an enormous amount of effort went into putting together Il N'y A Pas De Sud and it certainly pays off. The old computer and software behold an inexplicable machine soul that is so absent on many new techno releases. Chopped synth samples layered on top of crackling wires and muffled percussive skitters make tracks like "Desequilibre" hypnotically intriguing. "Un Pont Entre Deux Rivieres" stands out as one of the disc's most reflective tracks, allowing quieted guitars to puncture the surface while a tribal beat pulses gently beneath. And the pops and clicks of "Oui-Dire" place Poirier quite close to fellow Montreal sound sculptor David Kristian. Il N'y A Pas De Sud... is an impressive experiment in restraint that is both stylish and emotive. Sure the record is overly cerebral, but it's a beautiful reconfiguration of the noises that digital sound processors refuse to deal with. Rejected machines find warm and caring homes in the minds of producers like Poirier. This is textured, animalistic technology rendered into incredible music -- a brilliant debut. ~ Ken Taylor

1. se prendre

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

2. l'harmattan

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

3. il n'y a pas de sud…

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

4. seul le fou compte les grains de sable

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

5. dissimuler l'absurde

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

6. position et négation

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

7. déséquilibre

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

8. un pont entre deux rivières

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

9. oui-dire

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

10. déséquilibre (encore)

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

11. orange brulé

by Ghislain Poirier

Primary Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Main Performer
Composer: Ghislain Poirier; Composer
Artist: Ghislain Poirier; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

55 minutes and 14 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 710x710 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Ambient, Electronic, Hip Hop, Rap, Underground Rap, Leftfield

Label

12K

Music Distribution Service

Virtual Label LLC

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

898339000163