Dominique Grimaud, a historical figure in French musical avant-garde, is known as a founding member of Camizole and Video Aventures, two groups that profoundly shaped the underground scene of the 1970's in France. Over the years, Grimaud continued to explore new sonic territories, moving from pioneering use of analogue synthesizers and early samplers in the '70s, to integrating elements of Delta blues in the 90's, and eventually returning to electronics in the new century.

"Sur les bords" created together with percussionist Véronique Vilhet, represents a mature synthesis of these experiences. The music unfolds in a rough and deep manner, guided by the "thousand voices" of Grimaud's treated guitars and spinet, while Vilhet's percussion and ethereal voice creates a dense, echoing and hypnotic sonic tapestry.

The presence of David Fenech, a guitarist and composer among the most relevant of the new French experimental scene, known for his collaborations with figures such as Nurse With Wound, Jac Berrocal, and Pascal Comelade, further enriches the project.

The result is a work that reflects the richness and complexity of the French underground scene: music born from the rejection of market-imposed rules, from the desire to experiment and create alternative artistic communities, and which continues to influence new generations of musicians in France and abroad.

Ltd x 300 copies.

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