![]() ![]() So much so that listeners who were never fans of the Tragically Hip should really give Lustre Parfait a listen.įor his part, Rock is just glad to see new music from his late friend getting out there for folks to hear it. Freed from his band’s boogie-rock leanings, Downie’s distinctive phrasing and sharp pronunciation suit “big rock” production. Longtime fans will be surprised hearing their beloved singer working so far outside his usual Hip wheelhouse or the stripped-down dynamics of his solo albums. ![]() “I made some decisions, such as adding horns to Is There Nowhere, which Gord never heard, because that is what you have to do when you set out to make the best record possible. “I’m very lucky to have some very talented friends who were more than willing to lend a hand for free to get the project finished, mostly because they all cared about Gord,” said Rock. Rock brought in a select group of supporting musicians on the sessions, including the Offspring’s Dexter Holland and Noodles, jazz great Tom Keenlyside, drumming star Abe Laboriel Jr., Steve Madaio, as well as Camille and Saffron Henderson. Having cut his teeth as guitarist and co-founder of the Payolas, Rock’s compositions are infused with glam-rock swagger, which is a very different dressing for Downie’s signature lyrical flow. ![]() This is a record that sounds fabulous cranked up, which is one of Rock’s trademarks in his work with everyone from Metallica and Cher, to Michael Bublé. This isn’t to say that Rock’s musical backing isn’t key to the success of the songs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The results range from the hooky opening riffs of the single Greyboy Says to the trippy indulgences of the almost eight-minute-long the Moment is a Wild Place and the mellow farewell final cut, There Goes the Sun. Written to reflect the North Shore of Maui where sessions on We Are the Same occurred, as well as the north shores of Vancouver and Cape Breton, the track was followed with another 13 tunes, each exploring different areas of interest to the two collaborators. Rock recalls the first song the two finished together was the North Shore. “So began the journey which wound up as Lustre Parfait.” Every one I sent came back with something unbelievable added. “At the end of the We Are the Same sessions, he asked me if I had any music because he would like to hear it and I started sending him tracks I had written. “I had worked with Gord on the Hip albums World Container and We Are the Same,” said Rock. Promo shot for the album Lustre Parfait by Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie, left, and producer Bob Rock Photo by Austin Nelson / jpg The next issue of Sunrise presented by Vancouver Sun will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.Westcoast Homes & Design Previous Issues.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info. ![]()
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