Author: Various Artists

Features:

• Star Academie

Format: Single

Release Date: 01-04-2003

Details: Product Description Experienced producer and artist Antoine Sicotte (Sky) was chosen to record the 14 songs, most of which are covers of great classics. All of the academy members will have the chance to take turns singing on very dynamic and contemporary arrangements, largely crafted by the skilled hand of Antoine Sicotte. ''Star Académie'' is a major variety show that highlights local music. The first episode drew over 1,450,000 viewers on the TVA network. On February 16, after scouring Quebec in search of candidates eager to become the stars of tomorrow, ''Star Académie'' presented the fourteen selected contestants. These fourteen finalists entered the Academy to learn all the inner workings of show business. Artist-producer Antoine Sicotte (Sky) has been chosen to record the 14 tracks here, many of which are covers of classic songs. Every member of the Academy will perform dynamic and contemporary arrangements crafted by the able hand of mr. Sicotte. ''Star Académie'' is a variety programme that places local talent at the forefront. Over 1,450,000 viewers tuned in for the TVA network première. After touring the province in search of candidates to train as the stars of tomorrow, ''Star Académie'' presented their finds on February 16. These fourteen finalists have entered the Academy to learn the tricks of the show business trade. Amazon.ca Nearly three million viewers followed the weekly Star Académie galas, an unprecedented phenomenon in Quebec. More than 500,000 fans purchased the album carefully prepared by the competition's 14 finalists, who generally focused on well-crafted pop, enhanced with a few rock or techno touches. The production is handled mostly by Antoine Sicotte, the creative half of the duo Sky, and by Éric Lapointe’s guitarist, Stéphane Dufour, who gives Annie a rather muscular version of Michel Sardou's "Je vais t'aimer." The original compositions by Stéphane Laporte are inspired – including "Je vais changer le monde," a lovely anthem for peace brilliantly interpreted by Jean-François – but one of the merits of this album is also that it succeeds in updating somewhat forgotten songs. While some versions are very successful ("Quelle Belle Vie" by Gilles Bélanger, revisited by Dave; "Danser danser" by Nanette Workman, covered by Émily; and, above all, "Tout petit la planète" by Plastik Bertrand, enhanced by Élyse's crystalline voice), others prove less memorable (the version of Harmonium's "Un musicien parmi tant d'autres" is a missed opportunity). This first album in the series does not compete in terms of originality, but provides the great joy of discovering 14 talents who have carved out a choice place in the hearts of Quebecers… --Frédéric Boudreault

UPC: 064027232424

EAN: 0064027232424

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood