As a member of Foreign Diplomats, Totalement Sublime and Frais Dispo, Élie Raymond has tried a lot of stuff. Pushing further with academic pursuits in film music, electroacoustic music and sound design, he has developed his signature sound by experimenting with different formations and avenues. Releasing his first two solo albums in 2020, and having since released an album and an EP with Frais Dispo and a double album with Totalement Sublime, he is currently working on a second album as himself, composing with a larger ensemble and chance composition, influenced by his studies in video game sound design and programming.
Name:
Élie Raymond
Genre:
Electronic, Alternative pop, classical
Founded:
1994
# of Albums:
2 as Élie Raymond, 4 albums and 1 EP with Foreign Diplomats, 1 album and 1 EP with Frais Dispo, 3 albums and 1 EP with Totalement Sublime
Latest Album:
Parhélie / Albédo by Totalement Sublime (Double album published as two separate releases)
Latest Single:
Soleil encabané by Totalement Sublime
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Broken Social Scene
Favourite musician now:
This is a hard question but I’d have to say Lambchop
Guilty pleasure song:
J’veux juste by Ced Auger
Live show ritual:
Asking every bandmate to check if their pant fly is up.
Favourite local musician:
Flore Laurentienne
EP or LP?
LP. But a nice, short, well-made EP can be great!
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
Totalement Sublime and Frais Dispo are on the road. I’m currently finishing an album but I don’t know when we’ll be done.
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Hélicoptère
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Bordeaux, because when I finally get on it when I’m headed to the studio, it means the traffic is behind me.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Maisonneuve. Close to home. Big enough to avoid people. Jardin Botanique forever!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
SAT, for its versatility.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Atom Heart!
