Artist description Dak,music that will gives you shivers, and touch you

Music Style World fusion, Film music, Jazz, Ambiant, Easy Listenning, Classical, Techno

Musical Influences All musical genres, the genres doesn't matter, it's the feel

Similar Artists J-M Jarre, M.Oldfield, P. Gabriel, Enigma, Deep Forest

Artist History Creative imagination, the history of the group DAK Behind any original work hides a world that the group DAK knows well: the imaginary. Their sense of dream as well as their vision of music in the universe have given rise, up to now, to four album productions and many soundtracks that carry the soul to places that are very subjective and inspirational. And while the music by DAK, essentially interior, is listened to as a whole, the group can be divided into three persons; three persons of the planet earth, three brains that converge to the unity of their creation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The music of the group DAK The music of the group DAK is very suggestive. Mental images are very important. The group never really cared what its style was going to be. Its first objective is to make people dream, to carry them to new horizons, to make them aware of the creative strength in their soul and in their surroundings. To carry people, the groups believes that it must have a physical music, a harmonic music that send shivers down one's spine; the attention of the audience must be grabbed and then a certain direction can be suggested. This direction is given from a well defined conceptual framework In the case of the first album (New World), it was the trip of Christopher Columbus, an image which surfaced as a result of a composition by one of the members of the group. This is an image of hope that a better future can be found if we are visionary and keep the creative flame well lit. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the case of the second album (Nomad), it is an internal trip where one discovers that our humanity is very fragile, that everything changes throughout our life within and around us and that, finally,our search for safety often consists in knowing how to adapt to change, in finding within ourselves faith in life and in the future. We are all "Nomads" in life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember ( the third album) is an acknowledgement to the life achievements of some people who have greatly influenced and inspired the members of the band DAK. They have also changed the way we see the world today and greatly contributed to the evolution of our planetary consciousness. Remember is drawing a bridge between an imaginary vision and reality, a link between spirit and human sensitivity. Remember is bringing us to a higher level of human awareness with a unique sound and feel. In our society, we often look at memory from a very personal point of view. We rapidly learn that in reality we live through the memory of others and that the memory of others lives through our own. In the end, our own memory is so limited compared to our collective past. Remember is there to confirmed that we are not and we will never be alone... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The fourth album, Harmony, is a very big production done for the millenium festivities. It was the biggest show in Canada and was seen by 50 000people in Hull and in part(around 20minutes)by more than a billion around the globe, mainly broadcast by the BBC and ABC. This album refers to the complete evolution of mankind, from the very beginning to todays and future world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finally,DAK creates a powerful music where travel, imagination and creative energy are at the rendez-vous...

Group Members DANIEL BOULIANE : Daniel has been in the field of music for 24 years and has over 300 soundtracks to his credit for various projects such as NFB documentary films, special events and t.v.shows. He received a nomination for a Gémeaux award in 1995 for best soundtrack all categories for the music in a documentary series with his closest collaborator André Mongeon. He also received two nominations in 1994 and 1992 at Reel awards for best soundtrack. Many of the film and video on which he composed the music won international and national prices from many recognised organisations such as The Gemini awards(for Real Families), the BDA awards(for Rodgers Ids), the Hot Docs (for Kanata and The last of the Franco-Ontarians), the Mercury Awards(for different ads) etc. Daniel also composed music for other artists and produced other artist projects. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- André Mongeon is an author-composer who has been in the field of music for about 14 years. He particularly likes instrumental music but not to the exclusion of other styles. He loves above all else theme music and he strives to compose increasingly emotional pieces. He have been nominated for a Gémeau award best music all categories with Daniel in1995. Also André likes to write songs from time to time for other artists. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LUC GRÉGOIRE Luc Grégoire is a passionnate sound engineer and computer programmer. At 36 Luc mixed over 300 different projects in many different fields. Many of them earned prestigious prices and nominations. Three T.V.programs nominated at the Gemeaux, Mercury awards winners, Reel awards winners, HOT DOCS special mention etc... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the short and simple story of the members of the group DAK. A group that believe in music of depth and spirit, a music that help us to learn and grow. They will always surprise us !...

Instruments Keyboards, vocals, harmonica, and many invited guest musiciens

Albums New World, Nomad, Remember, Harmony

Press Reviews Seaway News, Cornwall, Ontario February 2000 by Yvan Brunet Dak-Harmony 2000 ... "Harmony 2000" is a sumptuous and beguiling a recording as I've heard in quite a while... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital City, Ottawa, Ontario ... The result is a gorgeous harmonic landscape full of mysterious melodies, calm rhythms and soothing notes…takes the mind to a peaceful electronic zone full of vibrant dreams and idyllic spaces... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What a magazine, Winnipeg, Manitoba 4 stars ... If you're into contemporary art, you'll appreciate an album that is lyrical without being limp and thoughtful without being navel gazing … the result is truly beautiful ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Coast Halifax, Nova-Scotia 4 stars ...This may be the most bizarre album I've heard this year. The result is an eclectic, relaxing mix of symphonic tunes…. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ottawa XPress Ottawa, Ontario ... a diverse and compelling collection of instrumental pieces… plenty of ethereal, haunting melodies bursting with rich instrumentation and fine performances…Daniel Bouliane and Andre Mongeon create fluid, textured compositions with clarity that is never overshadowed by the talented supporting cast.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph, Vancouver, British Columbia ... fantastic ethereal, seductive CD of instrumental music that is soothing and uplifting, I literally put it on "repeat"... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Intelligencer Belleville, ... Summing up, this is an interesting and attractive package... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uprising International Scarborough, Ontario "Remember"- Music that transcends time & space ... music that reminds us of our primeval beginnings and our primordial need for sustenance to the spirit…in reality they are melodies from another time, space and even dimension.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imprint Waterloo, Ontario Remember ... The music is a reminescent of Enigma, Vanessa Mae and Mike Oldfield, but the sound is completely original. The album is a spiritual journey.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Network magazine California, USA Dak-Remember ... By their unique use of voices, instrumentation and melodic interludes, Dak touches upon those internal feelings of hope, joy and pain that help us to learn and grow.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nugget Editorial NorthBay, Ontario ...Remember by Dak is an enigma of sounds. As mysterious echoes haunt the background… This album will take you away on a fantastic journey to unknown, yet pleasant worlds... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HamiltonNews Mountain Edition Hamilton, Ontario ... This is a moving CD that has an honesty and integrity that invites listeners to reach into their inner souls and think about the meanings behind this work. It is spiritual, yet offers a deeper meaning to those who wish to look for it. Even the cover of Remember is captivating, and certainly opens the door to let your imagination run free....No doubt, Dak will make a name for itself with the release of this CD-especially with those looking for the not-so-ordinary musical sound... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uptown magazine Winnipeg, Manitoba ... Go anywhere or be anything and this instrumental collage will show you the way... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RPM magazine Toronto, Ontario ...We've cutlined this as esoterica because, quite frankly, we didn't know how else to describe the music on this exciting Canadian production… tracks are well performed with a frisson of absolutism that compels repeat listening... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secondary Press Hamilton, Ontario ... these musicians are celebrating the human spirit that lives in everyone but is exercised in few of us. Inspiration for all of us to show the spirit that is locked up inside of our beings just waiting to explode, creating a 'domino~like' effect with the rest of the human race... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Standard-Freeholder Cornwall, Ontario ..."Remember" is a work of extraordinary energy and passion. All in all, a marvellously rich and impassioned performance. Highly recommended... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Record Kitchener, Ontario ... DAK creates worldbeat soundscapes, instrumentals and vocals of such quality and depth they seem to take visual shape... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribe Magazine Toronto, Ontario ...An ambiant collection that is soothing and spiritual. Ranging from mellow to inspired, this CD will rejunevate you after a long night partying, or even after a day of stressful urban living... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAO Casa Gazette Italy by Stavros Moschopoulos Dak-Nomad &New World ... a tapestry of sounds that evokes travelling through time and space...vibrating and intricate... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RPM Magazine Toronto, Ontario, Canada by B.W. ... it's absolute music filled with soaring melodies and exotic orchestrations that Shakespeare might have declared "such stuff as dreams are made of."... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Standard-Freeholder Cornwall, Ontario Yvan Brunet Dak Nomad OZMOZ ... Dak is a Canadian formation whose playing is of virtuoso quality and their album titled "Nomad" is a spectacular musical journey. The colorful melodies, the inspired mix of pop, jazz, classical, new age and world music, as well as the inclusion of angelic voices beautifully blend to create a sound that is truly broad in it's potential... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Fulcrumn Ottawa, Ontario ... the recordings sound like an amalgam of beautiful classical performances, Solitude's nature music and a passionate call to prayer, all operating on the same wavelength... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada by Harry Currie ...The listener is hypnotised. In many ways, it is the music of the spheres, and the mind is set free to explore dimensions yet to be imagined. There is a strange, haunting universality about Nomad, and it would require numerous listening to plumb its mysteries... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Hamilton News Mountain Edition, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada by Julie Slack NOMAD ... this new music is overwhelming, providing listeners with a moving, touching package. At best, this music is hard to describe. The music would best be described as instrumental, but from start to finish, it is inspirational... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The RECORD, Sherbrooke,P.Q. by Watthew Shepherd ... I recommended you pick up a copy of this home-grown release as soon as possible... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Intelligencer, Belleville, Ontario, Canada ...they manage to draw listeners into the precise theme of their titles with instrumentation and vocal chant that empathises delicately with the themes of the titles... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Voir Montreal Claude Coté ... Impeccable production, soundtrack quality, definitely "fin de siecle", the work on Nomad is audacious and refreshing…High calibre... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Voix de l'est Granby,P.Q. ... Music which gives room to the imagination, to dreams and to meditation…The "Nomad" album from DAK will allow you to travel to unknown destinations and leave all your worries behind... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Le Nouvelliste Trois-Rivière P.Q. Michel St-Amant ... exceptional dreamers that are doing excellent music and that have a promising future... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Le Quotidien Christiane Laforge Chicoutimi P.Q. ... OZMOZ presents to you two albums that are worthy of attention. The first one is New World...and it's with the same pleasure that we discover the compositions of André Mongeon and Daniel Bouliane in a new album called "Nomad" ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paroles et Musique, Montreal, Canada ...this instrumental album from the DAK trio...is a true invitation to get into the shoes of a hitchhiker or to travel along with a gypsy caravan. The album lasts about 40 minutes...and the music reaches its goal by offering a very pleasant escape... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Musicien Québecois Ralph Angelillo Montréal ... Nomad and New World will give you many shivers down the spine... and many surprises... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal de Québec P.Q. Pierre O.Nadeau ... quality productions, with consistent content which lets the human soul vibe and gives you shivers... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radio-Canada CBOF Ottawa, Ontario Denis Pellerin ...It's a magisterial work, inspired and visionary. Bravo. Music that you can see, from which images are sometimes grandiose, sometimes full of sensibility... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Danièlle Bilodeau SRC Montréal P.Q. ...very good sound, melodies and arrangements... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Le Nouvelliste de Trois-Rivieres, P.Q. Roland Paillé ... In fact, the kind of music New World offers with all its rich harmonies and emotions, fits perfectly with the notion of interior voyage. "New World" is the result of ten years of different experiences by this group which have decided to unify their talents to create a unique work in Quebec...New World for those who really search for something else... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Le quotidien de Chicoutimi P.Q. ... The group have successfully created an album that bring us to far away and futuristic places… We surrender to it voluntarily, carried in a world of very pleasant sensations...

Location Hull, Quebec - Canada

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