Name: aubades
Brand: Jean-Michel Blais

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3891672

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-04

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Universal

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Artist

Jean-Michel Blais

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Modern Composition

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Mercury KX

Canadian composer, pianist and performer, <en>Jean-Michel Blais</en>, was born on 12 April 1984 in Nicolet, Quebec, Canada. With a unique blend of classical and contemporary influences, his music has captivated audiences worldwide.
Inspired by the likes of James Heather, Piano Novel, Luca D'Alberto, and many others from the modern piano scene, <en>Jean-Michel Blais</en> creates beautiful compositions that resonate with emotion and depth.
His talent for crafting melodies that evoke both introspection and joy has earned him a dedicated following. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, <en>Jean-Michel Blais</en> continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a modern pianist.

Mercury KX is a post-classical label that was officially launched in February 2017 by Solomon Grey in London, UK. With a focus on innovative and boundary-pushing music, Mercury KX has quickly established itself as a leading force in the industry.

The label prides itself on working with *Solomon Grey* and other talented artists who are pushing the boundaries of classical music. Through their unique blend of traditional instruments and electronic elements, these artists create captivating and emotive soundscapes that resonate with listeners.

Mercury KX is committed to providing a platform for these groundbreaking musicians to share their art with the world. By embracing experimentation and artistic freedom, the label continues to push the boundaries of what classical music can be, attracting a diverse audience who appreciate its forward-thinking approach.

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Following the 2019 soundtrack release of Matthias and Maxime, Mercury KX release Jean-Michel Blais’s new LP aubades. The new album from the Montreal-based icon of modern-classical music shows a new side to the artist. The album features some of his best piano moments but also has grand orchestral elements and arrangements which show a new side to the artist – and has a lot of moments in uplifting major as opposed to melancholic minor.

In his own words: “With this album, I was definitely responding to certain trends in classical music. For example, the fact that the solo piano tends to always sounds melancholic. That’s good, but I’ve done that already, I wanted to go beyond that. It was also the first time I’ve ever written so much in major, not minor. So much of piano music, especially in this modern classical music world, is in minor. I wanted to go there but without being kitsch.”

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