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Biography
Jasmin Lacasse Roy, a classical guitarist hailing from Montreal, stands as a boundary-defying virtuoso in the world of music. His journey through the realm of classical guitar has been marked by remarkable achievements, including a first prize in the IFA Altamira Competition of Hong Kong and top prizes in renowned competitions such as the University of Louisville Guitar Competition and the Rhode Island Guitar Competition.
Jasmin's journey through the world of music is a testament to his dedication and talent. A graduate with a Master's degree from the renowned Conservatory of Montreal, he continued to hone his craft, earning a Doctorate in Guitar Performance from the University of Montreal. His commitment to his artistry shines through in every performance.
Jasmin's latest musical endeavor, "Mile End Meteors," is the recording a collection of 10 compositions and is a testament to his deep connection with Montreal's Mile End district. This eclectic recording serves as a love letter to a neighborhood teeming with musicians, artists, tech innovators, and the uniquely vibrant atmosphere that has left an indelible mark on Jasmin's soul. Each track on the album is a piece of artistry, a testament to his commitment to creating music that resonates with listeners on a profound level.
Critics have heaped praise upon Jasmin's work, describing it as "a masterful guitar endeavor" that transcends musical genres. The Whole Note Magazine, in particular, highlighted his ability to craft musical impressions that brim with imagination, technical skill, and virtuosity.
As Jasmin's musical journey unfolds, he continues to explore new horizons, collaborate with fellow artists, and embark on exciting projects. His dedication to the craft remains unwavering, ensuring that each note he plays as it's very own soul.
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Mile End Meteors
01 While waiting for the golden hour
2:23
02 Cast iron rhapsody
2:44
03 Impétuositeration
2:06
04 L’épisodique vague à l’âme de Nosferatu revient le hanter
3:20
05 Les aventures du cowboy de la rue Clark à la tavern Mile End
3:14
06 Mélodyvagation
3:12
07 Against Elise
5:12
08 The nostagic chronicales of count Rachmanula
3:32
09 Mile End Winter
3:02
10 Midnight disco lounge
2:19
Mile End Meteors
This album is a love-letter to a neighbourhood, the Montreal's Mile End district, that deeply inspires him with it's laid-back atmosphere imbued with artistic energy. It's Jasmin's favourite neighbourhood, and the sights and sounds he hears as a resident are woven throughout this dialogue of images. A dialogue with the people, real and imagined, who populate his quotidian scenery. The work pours out with an intense and concentrated narrative force that nevertheless connects with an audience that might now share his love of Mile End. A dexterous juxtaposition of images and musical ideas come together for an album that sounds like an impressionist painting. Reflecting on his early inspiration for this album, Jasmin wanted each piece to "shine with a lively and fleeting glow like a meteor leaving behind short luminous trails as it enters the atmosphere."
Press Review
the Whole Note magazine:
The Montreal classical guitarist Jasmin Lacasse Roy recorded, mixed and produced his self-issued CD Météores, an album he describes as “an eclectic homage to a neighbourhood that deeply inspires me with its laid-back atmosphere imbued with artistic energy – Montreal’s Mile End district.” The title comes from his desire to have each piece “shine like a meteor.”
The ten short pieces are not literal depictions of scenes or events, but impressions (Roy wanted an album that “sounds like an impressionist painting”), and they’re terrific, displaying great imagination, technical skill and virtuosity. The whimsical titles include Cast iron rhapsody, Impétuositeration, The nostalgic chronicles of count Rachmanula, Mile End Winter and Midnight disco lounge.
Roy can write great melodies and hooks as well as challenging tours de force, all of it beautifully recorded in a delightful CD.
-Terry Robbins, theWholeNote magazine
Music danses while we sleeps blog:
No short of masterful is the recent release by Jasmin Lacasse Roy, a Canadian guitarist who won our hearts with a track called "Melodyvagation".
Although played by one man and man only, the musical complexity along with the flawless and emotion-soaked delivery speaks volumes for the musical prowess of the owner of the fingers applied to the instrument. Written around a jazz core with intricate elements of folk and neoclassical, the track captivates the listener right from the start and doesn't stop to surprise for the entirety of its just over three minute runtime. Elegantly interchanging between a down-tempo/melodic and a fast-paced/arpeggio movements, the guitarist caresses the listener's ear with pure class that can only be manifested by a natural-born artist with years of experience.
An absolute guitar stunner worth anyone's attention.
Composition
As a composer, Jasmin’s portfolio spans orchestral, chamber music and film scores, with notable works performed internationally. His compositions demonstrate a unique approach to blending instrumental textures, and recent premieres showcase his commitment to creating immersive musical experiences. These works include:
- Mile End Météores (for classical guitar) – A passionate homage to Montreal’s Mile- End neighborhood, performed on Canadian television and radio worldwide (UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, and Spain), with over a hundred concert performances in Canada.
- The Human Experience (for choir) – Premiered in Montreal in 2024,
- Drama for Orchestra – Also premiered in Montreal in 2024,
- La petite fille au pyjama bleu (for flute quartet) – Premiered in spring 2024 by the UQAM Flute Quartet, highlighting
- Il vento della Sardegna – Premiered on February 3, 2024, at the Auditorium della Scuola Civica in Nuoro, Italy, by the Orchestra Regional Sarda under Giacomo Medas.
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