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Third album: "3"
"3", as the title suggests, is the band's third album. Original compositions are by the two guitarists Laurent Vulliet and Patrick de Preux. The musicians are: Laura Scaglia (vocals), Laurent Vulliet (guitars, midi instruments, vocals and arrangements), Patrick de Preux (guitars and vocals), Patrick Morier (bass) and David Robert (drums, drum machines). The track "Home" was performed with the Echallens-based mixed choir Solstice and its director Dominique Tille. The album cover, like the previous ones, is the work of photographer Marie-France Arnold.
The recording sessions took place between October 2022 and February 2023 at Blend Studio in Lutry (Switzerland). Sound engineer Antoine Estoppey also produced the mix, in close collaboration with the band. Mastering for this album was once again carried out by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios in London.
The album received widespread media attention on its release on April 28, 2023.
Second album: "Second Thoughts"
"Second Thoughts" is the band's second album. It was released on October 8, 2021. The five original compositions are again by the two guitarists Laurent Vulliet and Patrick de Preux. The musicians are: Laura Scaglia (vocals), Laurent Vulliet (guitars, midi instruments, vocals and arrangements), Patrick de Preux (guitars and vocals), Patrick Morier (bass) and David Robert (drums, drum machines).
The recording session took place from May 13 to 17, 2021 at Blend Studio in Lutry (by Antoine Estoppey), and mastering was once again carried out by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios in London (Sean won a Grammy for his contribution to the 2009 Beatles Remasters). His verdict on the five tracks: "I like them all, they are all strong tracks".
The album cover, like the previous ones, is the work of photographer Marie-France Arnold.
Single: "XY and More"
The single "XY and More" was released on August 13, 2021, and is included in the later "Second Thoughts" EP. An original track composed by Laurent Vulliet with subtle arrangements featuring Laura Scaglia's beautiful voice. The theme is a timely one, involving tolerance on the question of gender.
Single: "Hole in One"
The single "Hole in One" was commissioned by the Lausanne Golf Club to mark its 100th anniversary. Music by Laurent Vulliet & Patrick de Preux. The lyrics - for the only time in French - are by Pierre-Olivier Wellauer & Patrick de Preux.
Recording was done on May 13-17, 2021 by Antoine Estoppey, Blend Studio, Lutry, Switzerland and mastering by Sean Magee, Abbey Road Studios, London.
This track has never been released on streaming platforms.
First album: "From Scratch"
"From Scratch" is the first album of ther band, released February 5, 2021. The four original compositions are by the two guitarists Laurent Vulliet and Patrick de Preux. The musicians are: Laura Scaglia (vocals), Laurent Vulliet (guitars, midi instruments, vocals and arrangements), Patrick de Preux (guitars and vocals), Patrick Morier (bass) and David Robert (drums, drum machines)
Recording took place from October 23 to 25, 2020 at La Fonderie studio, Fribourg, Switzerland (Sacha Ruffieux sound engineer). Mixing: Minic Soundworks, Grandsivaz (Dominique Poinçot). Mastering was carried out at Abbey Road Studios, London (Sean Magee, mastering engineer).
The album cover is the work of photographer Marie-France Arnold.