Octobre

Label: CBS
Country: Canada
Released: 1978
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Live Recording at Théâtre St-Denis

Octobre's live album, Live - Chants Dans La Nuit, was recorded on March 9, 1978, at the historic Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal. This performance captured the energy of a hometown audience, providing a vibrant backdrop for the band's diverse musical explorations. The album was produced using the Filtroson Mobile Studio, ensuring high-quality sound for this double vinyl release.

Musical Composition and Band Members

The core lineup of Octobre consists of Pierre Flynn on lead vocals, piano, and synthesizers, Jean Dorais on electric and acoustic guitars, Mario Légaré on electric and double bass, and Pierre Hébert on drums and percussion. This quartet is complemented by a brass and woodwind section featuring Pierre Daigneault on alto saxophone and flute, Roger Walls on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Jean-Pierre Carpentier on trombone. Additionally, the album includes a backing vocal chorus featuring Christiane Robichaud, Estelle Ste-Croix, and Monique Fauteux, the latter of whom is known for her collaboration with the band Harmonium.

Musical Style and Highlights

Live - Chants Dans La Nuit spans 14 tracks across four vinyl sides, blending elements of jazz-rock fusion and progressive rock. The album features intricate musical suites as well as energetic crowd sing-alongs. Notable tracks include "Survivance," "Quand La Nuit Se Réveille," and the extended jazz-rock piece "Brazilia," which lasts 11 minutes. Other highlights are "Insurrection," "Le Chant Du Souterrain," "La Passe Du Grand Flambeau," and "Le Vent Se Lève." The encore features "Dans Ma Ville" and the band's anthem "La Maudite Machine."

Technical Credits

The album was engineered by Ian Terry, with mixing handled by Louis Gauthier at Studio Tempo in Montreal. The combination of skilled musicianship and technical expertise contributed to the album's unique sound.

Release Information

Live - Chants Dans La Nuit was released by CBS Records Canada under catalog number GFC 80006. This album is a representation of Octobre's style and their connection with the audience during live performances.

Tracklist

A1	Survivance	4:20
A2	Quand La Nuit Se Réveille	2:45
A3	Voyage En Mer	4:20
A4	Les Nouvelles Terres	5:40
B1	Intro	2:17
B2	Brazilia	11:03
B3	Insurrection	4:54
C1	Le Chant Du Souterrain	6:32
C2	La Passe Du Grand Flambeau	6:29
C3	L'oiseau Rouge	4:46
D1	Le Vent Se Lève	5:43
D2	Violence	5:19
D3	Dans Ma Ville	3:26
D4	La Maudite Machine	4:04

Credits

Alto Saxophone [Saxe Alto], Flute [Flutes] – Richard Beaudet
Bass [Basse], Vocals [Voix] – Mario Légaré
Design Concept [Conception Et Réalisation Graphique], Graphics [Graphisme Du Titre] – Jacques Bourassa
Drums [Batterie], Percussion [Percussions] – Pierre Hébert
Engineer [Assisté De] – Louis Gauthier
Engineer [Ingénieur] – Ian Terry
Guitar [Guitares], Vocals [Voix] – Jean Dorais
Keyboards [Claviers], Lead Vocals [Voix Solo] – Pierre Flynn
Management [Gérance] – Brunet Et Latourelle
Music By – Mario Légaré
Music By [Musique], Lyrics By [Paroles] – Pierre Flynn
Photography By [Photographies] – Eddy Trépanier*
Photography By [Photographies] – Pierre Dury
Producer [Avec] – Octobre
Producer [Réalisation] – Ian Terry
Technician [Avec Le Concours De] – Guy Charbonneau
Technician [Avec Le Concours De] – Harvey Robitaille
Tenor Saxophone [Saxe Ténor], Flute [Flutes] – Pierre Daigneault
Trombone – Jean-Pierre Carpentier
Trumpet [Trompette], Flugelhorn – Roger Walls
Vocals [Voix] – Christiane Robichaux*
Vocals [Voix] – Estelle Ste-Croix
Vocals [Voix] – Monique Fauteux