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I've been very much aware of the sounds of Ghislain Poirier since he first releases began to trickle out on Chocolate Industries, but it hasn't been until recently that i have fully experienced that state of cerebral sonic immersion into his works which allowed me to appreciate the breadth of his references and the range of his rhythms. The interesting thing is that while he has been able to progress and grow as a producer, his music obviously belongs to him even through significant stylistic change. I hear a Poirier piece and know it's his.

This live dj set is a great example of his own tracks and his taste in general, ranging from the hauntingly bombastic to the bass heavy club friendly. Working with emcees as ecclectic and different as Omnikrom, TTC, The Bug, and Beans, he has proven himself as a subtle iconoclast and tastemaker as a producer and dj... I seem to always dig the artists that start out in radio the most (DJ Signify bein one of those radio bread self made minimalists as well...). I dare you map all the influences and elements finding their way into Poirier's production style. No Ground Under is an excellent example of extreme sound assimilation and transfiguration through beat building where the pieces are familiar but not directly linked to any one genre or sample base. Poirier is proud that his sonic manipulations render a instrument or sample into an unrecognizable version of itself. This album is going to be a standard other releases in 2008 are measured by. As Poirier begins to earn the title of a master of audio collage, his style brings together the varied textures of rhythmic parts from traditional Europe, Africa, Jamaica, and North America; and when I listen, I feel like I'm exploring a concept akin to a Klimpt where I can't tell exactly where the image is from and experience light and dark brought together into something that is ultimately beautiful... and in Poirier's case, good to bounce to...

Check live sets when you can... Poirier and crew are known for throwing sound systems into the streets of Montreal, and his live shows often are with drums, other instruments and emcees. No Ground Under is out in Canada now and will be hittin the US in 2008 but Blazin is out now with sick b-side remixes from DJ C and The Bug so checkit...

This is a live set recorded on September 8th, 2007. Ghislain was a most gracious guest on The Perennial Philosophy and I must say he was one of the most mellow guest dj's I've ever had on. I might get around to posting the interview part later on as well but for now enjoy...

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Artist ~ Track ~ Album
Ghislain Poirier ~ Live DJ Set in Studio ~ No Ground Under *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Tagason ~ La Rondir *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Pou ki sa dub featuring Nik Myo ~ Rebondir Ep *** Ghislain Poirier ~ tribute to tiger instrumental ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ No More Blood featuring Face T ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Mic Diplomat featuring DJ Collage ~ *** Big Red ~ Tout Honneur Tout Respect ~ *** Krys ~ Hey Selecta ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Blazing (original version) feat. Face T ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Bootleg ~ Bootleg 12" *** Seiji feat. MC Dolores ~ Todo Mundo ~ *** Bonde Neurose ~ Feia Pra Cascalao ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Jusqu'en haut feat Omnikrom ~ *** Mali ~ Metrize Tchadaw ~ *** Dracka ~ Vire Mongol ~ *** Omnikrom ~ xxx ce soir ~ *** TTC (ghislain poirier remix) ~ Telephone ~ *** Pierre La Pointe ~ Deux Par Deux Rassembles ( Ghislain Poirier Remix) ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Champion No Heave vs Justin Timberlake ~ *** Magic System et 113 ~ Ungaoua Oran ~ *** El Matador ~ Decale Gwada ~ *** Bootleg ~ Bootleg ~ Bootleg 12" *** Ghislain Poirier ~ La Ronde ~ La Ronde *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Bounce Moi ~ *** Ghislain Poirier ~ Dont Smile Its Post Modern ~ ***