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Tri Yann -
woefully unknown in the United States, this Breton folk-rock group spans
the early 70's to the present, with a discography that includes some of
the finest Breton/French folk music going. Their enthusiastic fans
range from teenagers to children of the '60's. As early liner notes
explain, they hail from "Bas Bretagne," eastern Brittany closest to the
rest of France, so that many of their songs are French in style as well
as in language, rather than Breton. "Tri Yann" or "3 Jeans" (as in
the French for "John") really 3 Jeans and a Bernard, originally:
Bernard Baudriller
- vocals, strings of various kinds, irish flute
Jean Chocun
-- guitar, banjo, bass, sometimes accordion
Jean-Paul
Corbineau - lead vocals, guitar, electric guitar, harmonica
Jean-Louis
Jossic -- bombarde, dulcimer, flute, etc.
Joined later
by:
Gérard
Goron - percussion, dulcimer, mandolincelle, bass
and later still by:
Christian Vignoles -- synthesizer (and probably
responsible for the more heavily produced numbers of the 1980's)
(with yet more personnel changes, but the
more recent CDs apparently feature the original members returning to produce
spectacular concerts -- check this biography,
in French, courtesy of one of their labels, Declic).
And all singing
exquisite harmonies, rich baritones with the irresistible sound of the
French language.
Partial
Annotated Discography (oldest to newest)
(if there's no comment, it's because
I haven't heard it yet)
(for the complete and official discography, click
here: discographie)
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Les
Prisons De Nantes "An Naoned" Polygram 1972, CD reissue 1997 Mercury
France - many excellent tracks including a french version of "The Dolphin"
and a somewhat humorous rendering of "Ye Jacobites" in the manner of the
Corries' version. Lineup: original 4. |
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Dix
Ans Dix Filles (LP Phonograph 1973, Marzelle CD reissue) - Not
their best, some of it laughable to English speakers. |
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Suite
Gallaise (LP 1974 Phonogram, CD reissue Marzelle). A fine
album including the wild "Lundi Mardi Danse," the well-known celtic tune
"Cad E Sin Don Te Sin," and the haunting, chilling "Complainte de la Blanche
Biche." Original lineup. |
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La Découverte
Ou L'ignorance
(LP Polygram/Marzelle 1976) -- wonderful stuff here, especially "Princes
Qu'en Mains Tenez." With the original lineup of Jean-Louis Jossic,
expanding his repertoire to cromorne/bombarde, Jean Chocun, Jean-Paul Corbineau,
and Bernard Baudriller. A wonderful LP with the usual rich, illustrated,
and historically informative liner notes. I haven't seen the CD yet. |
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Urba
(LP Phonogram 1978, CD reissue Marzelle). They are described as practitioners
of "le folk progressif breton." This CD ranges from medieval instrumentals,
a compelling a capella track, "Les échevins
de Nantes," with thrilling harmonies, to produced cinematic numbers such
as "L'Aimante a la Grand'Messe." Flawed, but well worth the purchase
for the best numbers. The original four joined by Gérard
Goron. |
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Belle et Rebelle -- haven't seen
this yet! |
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An Heol
A Zo Glaz//Le Soleil Est Vert (Phonogram 1981, Marzelle CD reissue)
Bernard Baudriller, Jean-Paul Corbineau, "Kiki" (Christian Vignoles), "barzaz"
(Jean-Louis Jossic), "Gé-Gé"
(Gérard Goron), Jean Chocun,
Pierre Yves Valais de la Croix de Beauchene, pictured on the back with
the producers |
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Café
Du Bon Coin
(LP Phonogram 1983, CD reissue ?) Bernard Baudriller, Jean Chocun,
Jean-Paul Corbineau, Gérard
Goron, Jean-Louis Jossic, Christian Vignoles. More produced lush
numbers. |
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Anniverscene
(Phonogram 1985, Marzelle CD). A live album, which can go from horrific
disco to exquisite harmonies. Jean Chocun, Bernard Baudriller, Jean-Louis
Jossic, Gérard Goron,
Jean-Paul Corbineau, and Bruno Sabathe. |
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Le Vaisseau
De Pierre (LP 1988 Polygram; issued on CD 1998, Mercury France).
"Gwerz fantastique contemporaine nouvellement composee d'apres le recit
de Pierre Christin et Enki Bilal au sujet d'evenements fabuleux mais pourtaint
veridiques qui se sont deroules a trehoet entre le 13 et le 16 fevrier
1988." arrangements Tri Yann 2. Jean Chocun, Jean-Paul Corbineau,
Gérard Goron, Jean-Louis
Jossic, Bruno Sabathe, Louis-Marie Seveno, Christian Vignoles, and various
others. The 4 don't seem to be playing as many instruments, having
delegated to the other add-ons. |
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Talents
Du Siecle V.1/Master Série
V.1
(Greatest hits compilation, Polygram 1998) |
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Talents
Du Siecle V.2 |
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Le Milleur
De (Polygram, 1998) |
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Le Meilleur
De 2 (Polygram 1997, Germany) |
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Inventaire
Vol.2 (Déclic 1994) |
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Portraits
- Enregistré A L'Abbaye Royale De Fontevraud (Déclic
1995) |
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Tri
Yann en Concert (Déclic 1996) |
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Tri
Yann & L'orchestre National Des Pays De La Loire (Declic 1998) |
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Veilee
Du 3'Eme Millenaire [BOX SET] 1998 |
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Tri
Yann - Master Série
(Polygram 1999) |
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L'essentiel
Live 1996-98 (Déclic 1999) |
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Grands
Succes Enregistr.. (Netherlands, 1999) Live recording |
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Vol
2. Masters (not yet released - 1999) |
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Pelegrin
(2000) (significant Irish influence) |
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