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.
Le contrat
Gilles Gobeil, René Lussier

empreintes DIGITALes – 2003
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1Le contrat, 1: Les remparts (1996-2003)1:05
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2Le contrat, 2: La gageure (1996-2003)5:27
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3Le contrat, 3: Le chapelet (1996-2003)2:58
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411:54
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5Le contrat, 5: La forêt (1996-2003)3:36
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6Le contrat, 6: Le cabinet d’étude (1996-2003)6:11
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7Le contrat, 7: Rats et contrat (1996-2003)3:28
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8Le contrat, 8: Le premier baiser (1996-2003)2:14
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9Le contrat, 10: Le lavoir (1996-2003)3:09
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10Le contrat, 11: Le flagorneur (1996-2003)3:05
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112:43
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12Le contrat, 13: Le duel (1996-2003)2:59
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13Le contrat, 14: Les bijoux (1996-2003)2:15
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14Le contrat, 15: La caverne (1996-2003)1:37
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15Le contrat, 16: Le jardin (1996-2003)4:05
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16Le contrat, 19: La cathédrale (1996-2003)5:39
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17Le contrat, 20: L’écolier (1996-2003)2:11
… dans le silence de la nuit…
Gilles Gobeil

empreintes DIGITALes – 2001
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112:01
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2Projet Proust (1995, 2000-01)13:17
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3Point de passage (1997)11:46
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4Nuit cendre (1995)12:19
Électro clips

empreintes DIGITALes – 1996
Les lointains
Gilles Gobeil

empreintes DIGITALes – 2015
La mécanique des ruptures
Gilles Gobeil

empreintes DIGITALes – 1994
Parr(A)cousmatique
Arturo Parra

empreintes DIGITALes – 2002
petits Big Bangs
Marcelle Deschênes

empreintes DIGITALes – 2006
trans_canada

empreintes DIGITALes – 2009
Trilogie d’ondes
Gilles Gobeil

empreintes DIGITALes – 2005
Trois songes
Gilles Gobeil

empreintes DIGITALes – 2008
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123:00
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218:08
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3Le miroir triste (2007)13:42