The duo Demain Déluge, consisting of Benoit Pinette (Tire le coyote) and Marc-André Landry, was created around chatter, synthesizers, effects pedals and the desire for exploration. This journey full of freedom leads to the first instrumental album Our wasteland.
“We agree that there are more truck hours on tour than shows!” says Benoit Pinette, 42, laughing. With Marc-André Landry, the bassist of his Tire le coyote project, who also collaborates with Matt Holubowski and Antoine Corriveau, street discussions have become great opportunities to create.
“We are two experienced music lovers. We realized we wanted to explore it from a sonic perspective. We sent each other tracks, we dragged equipment on tour… One day I turned to Marc-André: “Hey, let’s make a record.” It became a challenge,” says Benoit Pinette about the creation of this instrumental and ambient albums.
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In this famous challenge, the musicians did not play any of their usual instruments during the nine fragrant and mysterious pieces. Our wasteland, a place of experimentation, is aptly named.
“Everything was done with synthesizers, software and about ten effects pedals. The idea was that anything is possible. There was a lot of trial and error and layering of sound. We still tried to keep it minimalistic. We’ve been to some amazing places.”
Exactly the goal of Demain Déluge, according to Marc-André Landry: “This duo exists to surprise each other,” explains the musician, who is also part of the instrumental duo Tsuki Mauro.
Complementary talents
During the discussion, the musicians often complete their sentences. It must be said that, in addition to the project Tire le coyote – whose next album will be co-produced by Benoit Pinette and Marc-André Landry – and Demain Déluge, the artists have also worked together on music for documentaries and exhibitions.
“It’s rare that we don’t agree on music,” admits Marc-André Landry. We have an energy that complements each other well. I’m the type of guy who spends two days in one go and changes a note every now and then. Benoit makes decisions faster than me.”
“Besides his technical knowledge, Marc-André is the nicest guy to work with. As soon as I have an idea, he’s willing to try it. And he will see it through to the end, even if it means a reversal,” adds Benoit Pinette.
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While there are no shows planned for Tomorrow Deluge, the guys are very down to earth when it comes to Our Waste Lands. “We do it for ourselves. “We don’t expect it to be the album of the year that everyone will listen to,” admits Benoit Pinette with a laugh. “We want it to be intimate and for the right people to be able to hear this album without forcing anything,” he continues. The idea is to evoke something, but it will be different for everyone.”
“The plan is to do another one,” adds Marc-André Landry. We really liked that. We also really appreciate the music on screen, it turns us both on.”
Who knows, maybe Tomorrow Deluge will even become a calling card. “We have already received offers since the excerpts were published,” says Benoit Pinette.
Our Wastelands from Tomorrow Deluge, available October 27th.