And as the project unfolded, I realised that one of the main focal points was going to be the blend of the various sounds from the instruments being used. Even though the choice of each musician is mainly motivated by their specific sound and talents as a soloist, I also tried to bring together instruments with very different timbres so as to open the sound palette, from the harmonica (Olivier Ker Ourio) to the voice (Fay Claassen) not forgetting the cello (Kathy Adam) and all sorts of guitars, mandolins and saz (Olivier Louvel).With bassist Christophe Wallemme and percussionist Minino Garay, the rhythm section is both solid and creative.

“Song of You” is inspired by all the encounters that I had, by listening to the masters and all the various music that you hear by accident without being prepared for them. From here or from far, today or yesterday.

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