Gilles Gobeil
Following a bachelor’s degree in compositional techniques, Gilles Gobeil undertook a master’s in composition at Université de Montréal under Serge Garant. In the final years of his studies, he was introduced to electroacoustic practices by Marcelle Deschênes and Francis Dhomont. This discovery stimulated in him a desire to commit entirely to the exploration of unfamiliar forms and original timbres that the mastery of the tools availed by the electroacoustic studio offered. Since the completion of his studies, he has directed his creative interests almost exclusively to the creation of acousmatic and mixed works. His practice falls within what is known as “cinéma pour l’oreille” (cinema for the ear). Many of his compositions are inspired by literary or cinematic works and seek to “visualize” them through the medium of sound. Although his catalogue is comprised mainly of acousmatic and mixed works, he has also made forays into the fields of dance and film. Oftentimes traces of his experiences with instrumental music can be discerned. More
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Gilles Gobeil
Sorel-Tracy (Québec), 1954
Residence: Montréal (Québec)
- Composer
- Improviser
Main releases
Appearances
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Various artists
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Various artists
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Various artists
Selected works
- Associations libres (1990), 3:00electric guitar and stereo fixed medium
- Bol-Hydre (2011), 10:10stereo fixed medium
- Castalie (2008), 10:3632-channel fixed medium
- Le contrat (1996-2003), 66:27stereo fixed medium
- Derrière la porte la plus éloignée… (1998), 12:01stereo fixed medium
- Des temps oubliés (2012), 12:40stereo fixed medium
- Éclats de perle (2002), 12:40stereo fixed medium
- Entre les deux rives du printemps (2006), 18:085.1-channel fixed medium
- Entre les deux rives du printemps [video] (2006), 19:51Version 2012videomusicvideoOriginal work: Entre les deux rives du printemps
- Golem (2012-13), 10:35MIDI percussion (malletKAT)
- Indigo (2000), 10:40stereo fixed medium
- Là où vont les nuages… (1990-91), 11:20ondes Martenot, interactive system and stereo fixed medium
- Les lointains noirs et rouges (2008-09), 10:44stereo fixed medium
- Le miroir triste (2007), 13:425.1-channel fixed medium
- Nachtlicht (2012), 7:18videomusicvideo
- Nous sommes heureux de… (1992), 0:57stereo fixed medium
- Nuit cendre (1995), 12:19stereo fixed medium
- Ombres, espaces, silences… (2005), 23:005.1-channel fixed medium
- La perle et l’oubli (1999-2002), 21:17ondes Martenot and stereo fixed medium
- Point de passage (1997), 11:46stereo fixed medium
- Projet Proust (1995, 2000-01), 13:17stereo fixed medium
- Rivage (1986), 8:44stereo fixed medium
- Sibylle (2010), 15:17stereo fixed medium
- Soledad (1998, 2000), 12:05guitar and stereo fixed medium
- Traces (1985), 6:31stereo fixed medium
- Le vertige inconnu (1993-94), 8:23stereo fixed medium
- La ville machine (1992), 14:45stereo fixed medium
- Voix blanche (1988, 89), 13:02ondes Martenot and stereo fixed medium
Blog
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Monday, August 17, 2015 / General
The Foundation Destellos announced today the results of the 8th edition of its electroacoustic composition competition. The first prize of both categories were not awarded. Thus, in the acousmatic category, two ex æquo second prizes were aw… More
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Sunday, May 24, 2015 / General
The 16th Concurso Internacional de Composição Electroacústica Música Viva has awarded its Prize to Counterattack by Adrian Moore. The jury also decided to recognized with honourable mentions Sibylle by Gilles Gobeil and Ventriloquy by Andre… More
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013 / In concert
Works for ondes Martenot by Gilles Gobeil and performed by Suzanne Binet-Audet will be presented at five concerts during a tour of Germany from October 26 to November 8, 2013. Acousmatic works will complement the programs. The tour will sto… More