Polytechnique -the movie.

I just found out that the Québec movie Polytechnique is opening in Toronto today. It is hard for me to explain how I feel about this event ( a shooting at École Polytechnique Dec. 6th 1989) because even if I was a very young girl at the time I remember it vividly and I still get queasy from it. I can recall the shock and horror I felt watching the news and that is why I want to see this version of the story. Not to dwell on it, but perhaps to understand what happened a bit better. It has been such a big part of our life in Québec, I am glad someone finally decided to make a movie about it.

Watch the trailer. It is quite powerful.

http://www.polytechniquelefilm.com/en/

.

sugar coated.

Yesterday I had the honour to be part of a private Sony showcase for a band called The Respectables.  I have known them for a very long time, one member personally, as they have been playing in Quebec for over a decade now (known as Les Respectables). I have always been a fan of their music not because it is the best out there, but because their energy on stage mixed with frontman Seb Plante’s cocky attitude make for a really fun show. Their tunes are catchy and danceable and sometimes that’s all you need.
Up until now I had only heard them sing in French (they catered to a Quebec audience) while I know that in their beginnings their songs were mostly in English. They have now gone back to those roots (hence the change in the band’s name from ‘Les’ to ‘The’) and the new album recorded at Willie Nelson’s studio in Texas will be coming out in April. I am certainly looking forward to hearing and seeing more of them in English Canada in the near future!

Also, last night was the kickoff night of Canadian Musicfest and Tattoo Rock Parlour had a special soiree that was filled with ‘industry people’  but most importantly included Inward Eye performing a late night gig. I could not wait to see this band play and they did justice to the hype surrounding them. Great punk band from Winnipeg, like you seldom see; pure and raw. Music these days, I find, is too polished and prearranged so watching these guys was very refreshing. Check them out: http://www.inwardeye.com/

Today, my friends from Montreal invade the city. I will keep you posted on what happens next as the week unfolds and music takes possession of our souls.

.