Opus 5 – Contre-Courant 1976 (Canada, Symphonic Progressive Rock)]Full Album

A group from Montreal, representative of the French-language progressive music of Quebec. They released 2 albums – this one and the second one (recorded in 1977, released in 1989). The music of this group can be described as an interesting fusion of Canadian groups “Harmonium”, “Maneige” and “Sloche”. Complex long themes, gravitating towards folk melodies of medieval Europe, balanced vocal polyphony and emphasis on the piano – a synthesis of jazz, epic and folk. Tracks: 01. Le Temps Des Pissenlits - 00:00 02. Il Etait Magicien - 09:25 03. Les Saigneurs - 21:12 04. Le Bal - 30:37 05. Contre Courant - 36:22 Personnel: Luc Gauthier - electric, classic, acoustic 6- & 12-string guitars, vocals Olivier Duplessis - acoustic & electric pianos, Hammond organ, harpsichord, Solina, synth, vocals Serge Nolet - flute, vocals Christian Leon Racine - bass, vocals Jean-Pierre Racicot - drums, congas, timbales + Robert Le Blanc, Jr. — synth programming, arrangements, musical director