Initiation is the first soundtrack Quebec erotic movie to be released on disc. The film "Valerie" is of course out before (1969) but unfortunately the soundtrack by Michel Paje & Joe Gracy was never made available by the studio Cinépix (except for a 45t).
In 1970, the shooting Cinépix corrected with the release of initiation. The studio even founded a record label bearing the name of the movie. This label is brief, to the contrary is proved, the ancestor of Gap Records. Why is this important? Cinépix was because the studio that produces virtually all the erotic films in Quebec and "Initiation Records" and "Gap Records" are the musical branches. The music of these films deserve to be finally recognized as innovative and important history in Quebec music.
In terms of quantity, there are even fewer records released under that label Initiation in Gap. To my knowledge there have been only LP (initiation) and four 45s (two from this film and two human Love).
My theory about the short life of Initiation Records is as am; Probably Cinépix (after the success of the film's introduction) have founded the label Introduction to Records as a test in the music industry. The case has been profitable for them and they have recurred with two pieces from their other film human Love (released some months later). Very quickly (the same year), they had to say that if they were to continue to edit their soundtracks, and it would make more sense to find a more neutral label name. Initiation would then become Gap Records. But this is only a theory.
Francois Cousineau composed many soundtracks in this period (including the NFB), but the initiative was only the second to be published. He began his recording career by working for "Jazz arrangements" of his brother John on the soundtrack of Cain (1965). Then went into jazz by composing the soundtrack of "The rope around his neck " (1965) for the same director (Pierre Patry). After a series of soundtracks for the NFB, initiation appeared on disc in 1970.
can hear Diane Dufresne for the first time on CD. She interprets the theme "One day he comes my love" and "Poor love." It was not the only interpreter cons. There are also two songs by Patsy Gallant (Psyquédélique Party, Mom did not tell me) and one of the obscure duo Nicole & Scott Bernard (A boat).
"A boat" & "Mamma did not tell me" were the subject of a 45t on the label initiation. Ditto for the theme of Diane Dufresne.
"One day he comes my love" may seem in 4 different versions. The best being the shortest and more rhythmic (at the very end of the album). There are also three other versions of the song Diane Dufresne "Poor love."
"No, do not say no" and the instrumental version No.1 "Poor Love" are not composed orchestral reminiscent Ennio Morricone. The use of glockenspiel, harpsichord, brass and string sounds give the rooms as statutory and mysterious. If we had to section arrangements, they are the works of Leon Bernier (arranger for Ginette Reno) and Roger Gravel .
For cons, the name is most striking in this section is that of training "Francois Cousineau & Quasars. I've never seen that name anywhere else. They are responsible (among others) the two most rhythmic instumental parts of the album: "The theme of Gilles" and "Poor Love" instrumental version 2. "The theme of Gilles" is a play Pop typical of his era. Electric guitars and dry, keyboard, drums. Jazz version of "Poor Love" is not bad either, though somewhat short and sounding a bit behind the times.
Exhibit "Psychedelic Party" is considered by many as the best of the album. She was also included on the compilation in 2002 on Canadian Racer Follow Me Records label.
45s version was also released last year. Personally I find the reputation of "Psychedelic Party" overrated. It seems that the recording was done in one take, or that the wrong coil between the final release and repeat. One thing is sure, you can clearly hear Patsy Gallant answer is sound technician for more than one recovery (0:42, 00:50, 2:07). In addition you can feel a cut (1:01) in the master. Still emphasize the force of the drummer and keyboardist (both unidentified).
Another disappointment (if it became the title) is named the piece: The city "underground". Nothing particularly experimental. It's actually a ride with choir but no percussion. Enough sleep if you do not particularly like the chorus.
If we include "No, do not tell me no," "The City" Underground "," various versions of "One day ..." and "Poor Love" on behalf walks up to 8 out of 13. Even if well orchestrated, it makes a lot. Too well. Overall the soundtrack of Initiation is wise enough to film "daring". Even if it was not the soundtrack to the most avant-garde, initiation would still give legitimacy to a first sub-genre of erotic film music in Quebec.
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