05
Mar
2010
Final Short Story (#10) – Purple Rainbow
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
02
Mar
2010
MY SELLABAND ANNOUNCEMENT!
After many sleepless nights of thinking, of soul searching and teeth grinding, after buying a new dress and then calming downs…
26
Feb
2010
CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT !
Only one week left before the very last Short & Strange Story is posted and then, the fun begins!! As mentioned earlier on…
21
Feb
2010
A new short story coming to a blog near you!
The last of the little stories is hiding in my closet, waiting to reveal itself the first week of March so stay tuned as I explain why next week…
Till then, have a nice weekend everyone!
Angie,
xox
05
Feb
2010
Short Story #9 – A Visitor
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
02
Feb
2010
Mad Scientist
Phiewff!
I just finished recording all of the backing tracks/arrangements for two new songs in my little home studio! Now I must finish the lyrics and lay down the vocal tracks…
…but I realize I have not had anything to eat and I am still in my pj’s… yikes!!! haha :-0
Got to hurry up and get [...]
29
Jan
2010
Short Story #8 – Dizzy Dayz
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
22
Jan
2010
Short Story #7 – I Spy With My Hidden Eye…
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
20
Jan
2010
My Music For Photo Albums On Animoto
Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music.
20
Dec
2009
18
Dec
2009
Short Story #6 – Like A Bird
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
11
Dec
2009
Short Story #5 – The Sad House
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
04
Dec
2009
The Puppet Master
No, no short and strange story this week. Sorry for those who were expecting one, I promise a new one will be up next Friday.
For those of you who have not seen them yet, here are some photos from a concept I worked on a few months ago.
The Puppet Master
All photos [...]
27
Nov
2009
Short Story #4 – Threesome
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
20
Nov
2009
Short Story #3 – A Long Stretch
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
13
Nov
2009
Short Story #2 – She Got High
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
06
Nov
2009
Once Upon a Dream – Short Story #1
Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!
Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges
30
Oct
2009
My “Winter Blues” Solution: 10 Short Stories & A Contest!
With the arrival of a few fallen snowflakes announcing that winter is on its way, I have decided to tackle another little project of mine to keep my mind off of the cold that is creeping up on me here in Montreal.
Every week, starting next Friday, November 6th, 2009, I will share with you one [...]
14
Oct
2009
For you songbirds out there!
Not many of you knew this (well, probably no one knew actually), but all the while I was working towards getting my album recorded, I was also working on another project called singg.tv. The project was launched just a few weeks ago with a brand new website and Facebook page. Please join me over there [...]
22
Sep
2009
Susan Boyle gives her version of a Rolling Stones’ song… or is it hers?
I just fell upon a youtube video of Susan Boyle singing “Wild Horses” on America’s Got Talent. A beautiful arrangement and presentation with piano and string instruments all around Boyle as she stood, static, at center stage and gave an exquisite and moving rendition of a beautiful song.
As I watched on and [...]
12
Sep
2009
Turn Around – 163 Radio Plays
Just got back from Prince Edward Island where we celebrated my mom’s wedding (#2) – not often you can say you were present for that! Or then again… lol Last Wednesday was the big day and my brother and sister and I surprised mom with a song performance while she marched on with her [...]
06
Aug
2009
“Shattered Windows” Featured In A Contemporary Dance Piece.
Rick Tjia, a friend and senior talent scout for Cirque du Soleil, has recently presented his 24-minute contemporary dance piece for five dancers (Jennifer Wilson, Melissa del Sol, Stanislav Ivanov, Jeremy Lemme and Alexander Smirnov) created for the Dance Alive National Ballet based in Gainesville, Florida and produced by Third House on the Left. The piece is called “Aeia Bridled”.
01
Jun
2009
My First Official Music Video - Turn Around
Along with our current promotional campaign, I’m excited to introduce my very first official music video in support of my debut single “Turn Around”. The video was planed, shot and edited all within one week, with Montreal based cinematographer Ianic Mathieu along with the help of photographer Benoit Champagne (Mr Schultz) and make-up artist Maïna Militza.
Hope you enjoy!
Angie
xox
29
May
2009
Markets Making Music
Here is a little montage of the event I participated in along with Sellaband CEO Johan Vosmeijer and Professor Ajay Agrawal from the Rotman School of Management on February 10, 2009; Markets making music.
This event was organized by the Martin Prosperity Institutes Program on Innovation and Creative Industries.
13
May
2009
CBC Radio Interview & Video Production
Had a very productive evening last night; shot the music video for Turn around with cinematographer Ianic Mathieu along with the help of photographer Benoit Champagne (Mr Schultz) and make-up artist Maïna Militza.
I can’t say for sure when the editing will be done, but I feel the filming went very well. We did not [...]
10
Apr
2009
What A Great Review…
Please check out this review from the very talented writer Simon McMurdo. Not only am I touched by the kind things he has to say about my debut album, but I am in awe at how skillfully this young man has delivered his message, his take on my creation.
Thank-you Simon. It is, a [...]
25
Feb
2009
Montreal Show
Had an awesome time last night with my musicians performing for my Montreal crowd! It does pay off to work really hard… It has never felt so right in my heart. This is it. Full of emotion after the show as my mom had flown in just to be at the event and she [...]
16
Feb
2009
Road Trip To Toronto With The Band
Got back in Montreal yesterday after a little road trip to Toronto with the
band.
Had a great time performing at the Rotman school thanks to Professor Ajay
Agrawal and event organizer Steve Arenburg… not to mention that I had to
chance to meet Johan Vosmeijer who flew in for the event!!! Finally,
someone from Sellaband that [...]
07
Feb
2009
And The Wait Is… OVER!!
[singlepic=81,320,240,,left] On February 5th, I sent my first born, my debut album called “Once upon a dream”, into the online world hoping she will find her way. Luckily, my album has her Believers to greet her and she has been very anxious to meet all of them!
I can hardly believe all that has happened in [...]
23
Dec
2008
2008 Is Almost Over… And WOW, What a Year It Has Been!!
First of all, I hope everyone is winding down and finding time to kick back a bit, reflect and be with loved ones. Now that the album is finally out the door, I realize I have much to be grateful for this year as Santa has indeed paid me a visit!
Many thanks to my [...]
06
Nov
2008
A Little Bit Late…
My dear believers,
I’m afraid we will have to wait just a little bit longer before we can have my Sellaband album in our hands. Nothing to worry about… it’s just that there was a lot more editing time needed than first projected. We recorded so many tracks that it has been quite [...]
20
Oct
2008
It’s All Done!
Had my very good friend Chantal Blanchard sing on one of my songs this morning!
She has such a beautiful voice and I am so happy it worked out to have her on the album (which was a bit difficult with our schedules). That said,… the recording is ALL DONE!!! DD
The editing and mixing [...]
06
Oct
2008
The End Is Near…
The recording phase is coming to an end now my friends…
Last week, we brought in Simon Godin, the talented guitar player who is also featured on my demo songs (currently in my player). He played over 5 of the album songs on Monday, putting the final touches as far as instrumentation for the album. [...]
15
Sep
2008
Cello Madness!!
Oops! Forgot to log in my last sessions!
Umm….last Thursday did some crazy recordings with the cello (plugged into a guitar amp!!). Pretty wild!!! Friday, I recorded 4 more grand piano tracks so only one song left for my fingers to perform. Still have many vocals to lay down and a few electric guitar parts [...]
10
Sep
2008
Finally My Turn…
Finally had my first session of vocals in the studio today. Only did about 90 minutes of tracking but got the first song done along with all the harmonies and other creative stuff… My producer even played the bubbles (you know, that plastic stuff with air bubbles to protect objects in transportation)!!! lol [...]
10
Sep
2008
More Piano and Some Rhodes
Another productive day at the studio today. Had a short session but recorded some Rhodes and grand piano (3 songs). Decided to get an upright piano for 2 other songs on the album… there will be a nice variety of sounds that’s for sure!
Wednesday I begin to track vocals… always the most stressful [...]
04
Sep
2008
The Art Work!
Wow, it has been a while since my last blog!
Just wanted to pop in and say that me and my team are still hard at work and today, I received the final version of what my CD jacket will look like and… I can’t even believe that this is actually going to be MY [...]
19
Aug
2008
A Long Night Of Photos
Last night I had my photo shoot for the album along with my partners in crime – Mr Schultz (photographer), Sebastien Malherbe (art director), Chloé Comte (visual assistant). We did the shoot in a very nice hotel in Old Montreal. Finished at 3 in the morning!! So if I look like a [...]
04
Aug
2008
A Little Update
A little update (or maybe not so little!):
Wow, I can’t believe it’s already been 3 months since my big Sellaband day! Time really flies and right now, I’m getting ready to start a second round of recording in the studio. As I have mentioned before, the first tracks with drums, bass, cello, and [...]
15
Jul
2008
An Old Upright Piano
Yesterday morning, I went to another studio with my producer (Daniel Cinelli) to record on an upright piano. It was 100 years old!! A few squeaks here and there but with a bit of oil, we were able to get a take with a sound that adds charm and gives such a great feel [...]
14
Jul
2008
With My Mom & Brother
Recorded with mother (Louise) and brother (Jonathan) live on the floor yesterday at the studio…. it was a very special moment for us. Many emotions running around and about… subject matter in consideration and having the chance to play together made it all the more intense.
A moment engraved in time…
10
Jul
2008
Cello & Violin
Started tracking the cello and violin tonight. Usually, these would be the last instruments to track… but we had to do them now due to scheduling. It sounded divine. I just love these instruments… they make the hairs on my forearm rise!!! We will be tracking strings for the next 2 [...]
07
Jul
2008
On This Third Day In The Studio
I am writing at the end of our 3rd day in the studio – didn’t blog yesterday because I was totally exhausted!!
Yesterday was very intense. We tracked a first song which went very smoothly and then in the afternoon, we started a second one, one which we all thought would be a piece of [...]
05
Jul
2008
1, 2, 3,…GO !!!!
That’s it my friends, the ice has finally been broken: Today was the first official day of recording in the studio for my Sellaband album… and what a day it was!!
In the next few days, we will be tracking “bed tracks” with drums and bass and today, it sounded sooo awesome. “Une tonne de bricks!”, [...]
30
Jun
2008
Happy Canada Day!!!
So this Saturday (July 5th), I will be in the studio with my musicians to officially start out the recording of my debut album.
This week, my producer (Daniel Cinelli) and I are working out the last details of pre-production. In the next few days, I will be frantically writing out last minute changes [...]
05
May
2008
Got 50K on Sellaband….Woohooo!!!
Hello my friends!
I am so proud to say that I am now an official Sellaband recording artist!!!
I am so excited about starting to work on making a fantastic debut album and thank everyone who has helped me attain this incredible milestone in my music career.
Here’s my 50K Sellabration video…
Updates on the recording process will [...]
09
Mar
2008
Some Very Talented Sellaband Artists
Things have gotten very exciting for me on Sellaband in the last few months. Not only am I raising funds to record my album and meeting new people on this great platform, but I am also discovering some very talented artists as well!
There are so many great artists on Sellaband. These are a [...]
08
Mar
2008
One Of My Wonderful Voice Students
I’d like to introduce you to my one of my wonderful voice students. His name is David Marino, is incredibly talented, not to mention a real sweetheart,…and only 9 years of age! He has already performed in front of thousands and thousands of people and has a dream to one day sing on [...]
27
Feb
2008
Video Montage By Olivier Nade
Check out this video montage put together by Olivier Nade (from France).
He shares with us some photos of a phantom city in California which was the second city back in the 1880’s.
Do you recognize the song he used for the presentation?!!
Thank-you for sharing Olivier (toi qui aime faire rêver les gens!)
Angie
xx
18
Jan
2008
Meeting One Of My Sellaband Believers
At my last show, I had the opportunity to meet one of my fabulous Sellaband believers Serge Des Côteaux… talking with him made me realize again, just how wonderful is the concept of Sellaband.
Serge wrote me this lovely message the day after my show:
Angie!!
Had the priviledge to meet you last night as you were performing [...]
02
Dec
2007
A few words from me to you!
… Can you count how many times I mention the word “amazing” in this video?
19
Nov
2007
My recent top 5 music discoveries:
1. In Raibows – Radiohead
2. Combinations – Eisley
3. Ghost Opera – Kamelot
4. Neon Bible – The Arcade Fire
5. Storm EP – Julia Marcell
11
Nov
2007
Radiohead… you’re all I need!!
I was a bit hesitant when I heard the first radio single from Radiohead’s “In Rainbows”, but after downloading the album, I fall more and more into the traps of the groups’ latest masterpiece. Full of ear candy and emotion (and I love the strings!), the album shows us yet again the originality of [...]
26
Aug
2007
Ever been blown away ???
Well I was definitely moved by some kind of contagious energy just this past Wednesday night at Le Medley here in Montreal during a concert given by the talented musicians of Kamelot. What a night!!!
Amongst the adoring fans chanting and cheering for this melodic metal band that has become one of my all time [...]
18
May
2007
With a little help from my friends!
I just wanted to take a few minutes to say a big THANK-YOU for all of your wonderful comments and emails. The response to my 5th video, an interpretation of Abandoned by Kamelot, is simply amazing and I appreciated all of your kind words…
11
Apr
2007
An Inconvenient Truth
I finally got the chance to see Al Gore’s Documentary on the devastation of our planet and global warming. It is simply a must see for every human being on this earth who cares even just a little bit about someone other than themselves!!
09
Apr
2007
Vous êtes les meilleurs!!!
I just want to say a big thank-you to all of you who took the time to come out and see me perform this past Friday at Le Petit Medley. Your presence was greatly appreciated. I hope you had as much fun as I did! 
09
Mar
2007
Serena Ryder – Talk about pipes!!
Ok, I admit, I sadly missed the first half of “The Hour” last night… but it was for a very good reason. Last night, I went to the Café Campus here in Montreal to witness the incredible talent of Serena Ryder. Wow, she can really wail!!
27
Feb
2007
Strombo and the dark circles under my eyes
There is something I have been needing to get off of my chest for a while now… actually, to be specific, since October of 2006. It has been eating me up inside and now I need to express my frustrations towards those responsible for my anxiety.
20
Feb
2007
This newfound world of Internet journaling
So I enter into this new dimension, a new means of confirmed existence and write my very own blog !!
Ok, I admit, I’m a bit behind on these things as I seem to always be somewhat dependent on my computer savvy friends for keeping me “in the loop” or “up to date” when it comes [...]