Jean-Michel Blais’ new EP corresponds to “the recommended nap duration: 25 to 30 minutes”, announced the musician on Tuesday. The eight-piece album, on which his piano alone will resonate, is expected on March 10.
baptized serenades, this new anthology thus marks a return to the solo formula which revealed it. In February 2022, the pianist launched aubades, a first orchestral album in career, recorded with 12 musicians. The forthcoming EP includes for its part pieces ofaubades, in bare versions, to which will be added three brand new compositions.
Unlike many artists associated with what is called the neoclassical, Jean-Michel Blais is not offended – this time, at least – that his melodies accompany us into the arms of Morpheus, the time of a reassuring sleep full of beautiful magical dreams.
“I normally try to play my music to keep your attention by constantly introducing new elements,” he said in a statement. But with this EP I was thinking about the music of the night. It is not meant to distract you and keep you alert. In a way, it’s boring music. Please fall asleep listening to it! »
Title The fall, one of the novelties contained in this EP was inspired by a nasty fall that deprived him of the use of his right arm. Also inspired by the hallucinations caused by the morphine and ketamine that were administered to her in the emergency room. It is part of the long tradition of works specifically composed for the left hand.
“There was a moment when I thought it was over for me as a pianist”, confides a Jean-Michel Blais who is now completely cured, we can reassure you. You can sleep soundly.