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EGÓN

The Road to the Fork

Philippe Cousin

Another musical encounter between the Breton and Irish lands.

 

But this time it is only Breton musicians who are working on it, as we find some of the most talented of the younger generation. Erwan Menguy is an active member of many bands, from Beo to Lagan and Le Bour/Bodros Quintet to name a few. Then Kevin Le Pennec on the cistern who also plays in a multitude of bands or duets. And also Youenn Rohaut on fiddle and Charles Lucas on bass, talented musicians from the Breton scene.

Egón, that's the name of this young band, is a quartet that, apart from a Breton and Irish repertoire, takes over the world of jazz and amplified music. And to mention among their influences, Magma, Dave Holland Quintet or Pat Metheny Group. They have just made their first album, unfortunately very short since it lasts barely 30 minutes. However, this is enough to understand their approach, a fusion of traditional and contemporary music.

Egón was built around this strong idea of linking musical universes a priori to the antipodes. Whether in the harmonic colours or in the approach of the melodies, we feel the passion for this mixture of genres. Disconcerting sound effects enrich both traditional and personal compositions, notably by Erwan Menguy and Youenn Rohaut.

On this album we find both a Suite vannetaise and a set of Jigs of the best vein on which the strange sound of the gumbass colours the music in a completely original way. And what about The Road to the Fork, which gives the album its title, if not power, energy and enchanting melodies: 6.16 minutes of happiness. For the story, the title in English means "at a crossroads". Just like those crossed at random on the six tracks of this magnificent album.

Autoproduit – www.egon.bzh