EPK – In Solastalgia, EitherWay (2021)
For fans of Milanku, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Neurosis
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EP Title: Morii
Release Date: October 8, 2021
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Amplify
“”Morii” proposes a post rock with multiple facets, sometimes muscular, sometimes cinematic or even melancholic but always fascinating.4/5″ – Music Waves
“”Morii” propose un post rock aux multiples facettes, parfois musclé, parfois cinématique voire mélancolique mais toujours passionnant. Une réussite pour In solastalgia, Either Way qu’il faudra suivre de très près.4/5″ – Music Waves
“Some of the most special musicians are the ones who look beyond the actual music. It seems counterintuitive since musicians make music for a living, but some tend to lean more towards artists than a music makers. Jean Philippe Hébert would land in the former category with his latest solo project In Solastalgia, Either Way. Hébert has been working diligently over the last several months to bring this project to life, and it’s finally arriving with the music video release of “Morii,” the title track to his new six-song EP. Judging by the spectacular visual accompaniment to the song, you can tell that there’s so much more on Hébert’s mind than just chords and verses.” – V13
“The cinematography behind In Solastalgia, Either Way is not something that can be understated. Their music is a complete audio visual experience that dramatically intertwines progressive post-rock and vivid imagery that is best experienced live. In lieu of live events right now, In Solastalgia, Either Way conveys their messages through music videos such as the one for ‘Opia’.” The Prog Space
“Between soothed delicacy ( « The Warlike Fox », nice acoustic piece ) and mystery veil ( the last two titles being accompanied by a darker aura, even if « Solastalgia » will finally light up by its pretty arrangements ), Morii is a unique introspective experience, which can evoke groups like Mogwai or Godspeed You! Black Emperor, are groups often questioning their music and constantly renewing themselves. In Solastalgia, Either Way seems to express a feeling in this spirit on Morii, his music certainly taking on a completely different dimension live with video projections. Hoping that a European tour will not be long.” – Eklektik Rock
“On peut sentir l’influence notamment de Goodspeed You! Black Emperor dans le son de Jean Philippe Hébert. ” – Le Canal Auditif
“The title track is quite friendly with shimmering guitars and a homely melody, including an effective increase in energy potential. After the acoustic-melancholic pink-floyd reminiscence ‚ The Warlike Fox ‘ make In Solastalgia, Either Way with ‚ Zenozyne ‘ on Dark Ambient, who gets into a cluster of noise and voodoo and effectively with ‚ La Solastalgie ‘ on powerfully thick pants in Post Rock. Rating: 9/15 points” – Betreutes Proggen
“Jean-Philippe, multi-instrumentiste reconnu, a déjà accompagné pas mal de vedettes locales durant sa jeune carrière et se consacre aujourd’hui à ce projet post-rock pensé autour de l’idée philosophique de Glenn Albrecht décrivant une forme de détresse existentielle causée par le changement environnemental. Vaste sujet défendu par une musique instrumentale à l’émotion tangible où les six titres suivent un parcours balisé par les standards du post-rock mais rehaussé, par exemple sur le 4e volet, d’une ballade folk mélancolique; oxygénation salutaire avant de replonger dans des inquiétudes palpables et dramatiques. Intéressant!” – Prog Censor
“Après plusieurs années de travail, il sort son premier projet solo « In Solastalgia EitherWay », qui a été construit autour de l’idée du philosophe Glenn Albrecht. Il décrit une forme de détresse émotionnelle ou existentielle causée par le changement environnemental. Ce projet combine l’amour de l’artiste pour la nature et la musique. L’approche musicales varient de Godspeed You! Empereur à des moments plus lourdes comme Opeth. Vous pourrez entendre tous ces mondes se fusionner dans sa musique. Le son de cet EP (30min.) tourne autour du post-rock instrumental tantôt lourde, tantôt atmosphérique et parfois cinématique. Des titres comme ‘’Opia’’ qui débute tout doucement avec une guitare acoustique ainsi que la guitare électrique aérienne, dont la progression nous amène vers un son plus métallique. JP HÉBERT nous présente ici un projet totalement différent ce qu’il fait habituellement. Sans faire une comparaison directe avec Alex Henry FOSTER. Je pense que si vous aimez la musique de AHF vous allez apprécier « In Solastalgia EitherWay ». Qui soit en passant sont 2 artistes de chez nous au Québec !! Un début prometteur !!” – Profil Prog
“The Post Rock band In Solastalgia Either Way is one band that is on my own radar. This is an all-star band of experienced touring musicians.” – Montreal Rocks
Track Listing:
1. Good People, Bad Medecin. (4:25)
2. Opia (6:40)
3. Morii (4:45)
4. The Warlike Fox (2:59)
5. Zenozyne (5:39)
6. La Solastalgie (4:36)
EP Length: 29:07
EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Jean Philippe Hébert and Max Gosselin on Drums
• All songs written by: Jean Philippe Hébert
• Produced by: Jean Philippe Hébert
• Mixed by: Ryan Battistuzzi
• Mastered by: Ryan Battistuzzi
• EP Artwork by: Jean Philippe Hébert and photo by Élise Charbonneau
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
EP Recording Band Line Up:
Jean Philippe Hébert on guitars, keys and Max Gosselin on Drums
Live Band Line Up:
Jean Philippe Hébert – Guitars
Balloo – Bass
Vithou – Keys
Gabriel – Guitars
Maxu – Drums
Photo Credit – Elliot Maginot
About:
Jean Philippe Hébert is an academically trained guitarist. Originally from Québec City, JP was educated at Notre-Dame-De-Foy campus, a private college in the outskirts of Quebec capital. He grew up surrounded by nature with one brother and two parents in the medical field.
As a young boy, JP would admire a guitar that had been hung on the wall of his house for ages, until he found the courage to ask for the instrument and some lessons. As a teenager, JP played a lot, concentrating his efforts towards a heavy style of music, until he started college and began studying classical and jazz. He is also a multi-instrumentalist; playing not only guitar but piano, drums and bass as well as banjo, mandolin and other specialized guitars.
His musical abilities landed him many gigs with prominent local Quebec City acts like Elliot Maginot, Lisa Leblanc and Les Soeurs Boulay to name a few. For over a decade now he has been lead guitarist on many of these projects both in-studio and live settings.
He is currently working on a solo project “In Solastalgia EitherWay”, which is the fruit of many years of work; it was built around the philosopher Glenn Albrecht idea that describes a form of emotional or existential distress caused by environmental change. This project combines JP’s love for nature and music. His influences vary from Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Goat and to heavier things like Opeth. You can hear all these worlds colliding in his music, somehow perfectly placed in chaos.
The debut 6 song EP entitled “MORII” will be released on October 8, 2021 that will then be followed by a series of concerts. The concerts themselves will be worked on as moving portraits, as he will work closely on visuals with videographers. This project is both musical and visual.
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