Nicolas Bernier (CA)

WORLD DEBUT Montreal native Nicolas Bernier went back to school in order to dedicate himself to his first love - digital creation. His eagerness for breaking new ground led him to live electronic music, installation and video art, as well as electro-acoustic composition, which he studied at the University of Montreal. At the heart of this eclecticism is a balance between intellect and sensuality, and between organic sound sources and digital processing. His compositions meld handmade beats with acoustic guitars and synthesizers, soothing pianos with harsh bleeps; the result is beautifully sculpted music. Nicolas works under his own name and as part of Milliseconde Topographie, an audio-visual duo with composer Delphine Measroch. Bernier is also the creator and creative force behind the artist collective Ekumen. This performance of 'Les Arbres' features: Violin by Pierre-Olivier Gaudreau / Violincello by Catherine Le Saunier / Vidéo by urban9