Squidco: Falaise, Bernard: G(o) sol(o)

G(o) sol(o)

Quebecois guitarist Bernard Falaise of Miriodor, Klaxon Gueule, Papa Boa and Les Projectionnistes fame, continues his solo series with the fifth note of the scale, "Sol (G)", reflected in a series of eight inventive guitar improvisations using timbral effects and looping structures to expand his virtual ensemble as does in his live performances.

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Bernard Falaise-electric guitar

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UPC: 771028126729

Label: Ambiances Magnetiques
Catalog ID: AM_267
Squidco Product Code: 31610

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2021
Country: Canada
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold
Recorded in March to June, 2020.

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"My first solo release was called Do. The note sol (G in English) is the fifth note of the scale of C. So, that explains the title. In contrast to my other solo CDs which are very composed and orchestrated, this one is more direct with no additional takes nor edits. In short, these are improvisations as I would play them solo in concert, even though the loop effects and timbral variety often give the impression that I am not alone."-"Bernard Falaise

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"Bernard Falaise. Born Montréal, Québec, 1965. Residence: Montréal, Québec. Composer, Performer (guitar).

Bernard Falaise was born in Montréal, where he currently lives. He plays electric guitar, composes and improvises - all with evident joy - for Miriodor, Klaxon Gueule, les Projectionnistes, Diesel and other groups. He has written for the Ensemble contemporain de Montréal (ECM), Quartango and the Isis Quartet, and has created music for exhibitions, television, the theatre and dance. Allergic to labels, Falaise explores acid rock, twelve-tone waltzes and industrial tangos with equal enthusiasm."

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1/26/2026

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Track Listing:

1. Slogan 12:32

2. Olga En Gondole 3:04

3. Gogol A Velo 3:50

4. 320003 4:35

5. Logo 12:31

6. Galop 4:30

7. Slow Goth 5:34

8. L'ocelot d'Oslo 3:58

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