Hang On To Your Chapeau
Track Listings
| 1. Devil in the Bayou |
| 2. D'Jalma's Samba |
| 3. Bernadette |
| 4. Forbidden Love |
| 5. Johnny Ma Cabrille |
| 6. Valse de Vacher |
| 7. Too Much Wine |
| 8. Les Femmes des Autres |
| 9. Wake Me Shake |
| 10. Robe Barr |
| 11. Shoo Black |
| 12. Battle Of New Orleans |
Editorial Reviews
Bernadette, Shoo Black including Les Femmes des Autres one of Fontenot's last songs. Garnier extends the Creole theme by prefacing Boozoo's Johnny Ma Cabrille with a soul shaking jur and penning a sassy samba (D'Jalma's Samba inspired by the Latin tinged Creole bands from Martinique. The other side of the equation is the boogie-bombing ivories of maestro David Egan who rounds out the sound as the first pianist to ever incorporate the 88's in this genre. Egan not only adds deep dimensions but also sends Fil into the Americana arena with such original English sung knockout as the rockin' Wake Me Shake Me, Too Much Wine, and the sultry, organ played Forbidden Love that's echoed through a Leslie speaker. Throughout it all, the band's versatility is never a question. Lormand applies some soulful touches on Forbidden Love Garnier sprinkles in Dixieland tenor banjo and sprays monster Texas rockabilly guitar blasts in various solos as added bonuses. True Words. Hang on to Your Chapeau, hangs as the bayou French album of the year. (Dan Wilging (Offbeat Magazine November 1999
On the fifth album if their 16-year existence, Fil expands upon the multi cultural themes of 1996's sensational La Vie Marron by showcasing the most diverse musical personalities to ever play in a Louisiana French band. And with such distinct personalities, their tunes draw upon a wide range of sources that, conceivably, could run the risk of losing any continuity. Yet regardless of source or inspiration, it all melds into the Fil format that sonically resembles a runaway truck propelled by a deft accordion-fiddle tandem, chugging, offsetting back beats and even a rollicking piano.
At the band's very core is accordionist Ward Lormand who brings a trad Cajun sensibility with selections like Dewey Balfa's whirling Valse de Vachers and Harry Choates kicking polka instrumental Devil in the Bayou. This time there's also stronger Creole presence with D'Jalma Garnier, a disciple of the late Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot and one of the few players if this disappearing style. Fontenot's last years were spent gigging with Fil who honors the legend with several of his compositions
Product Description
The band Fil was named for a spice made of powdered sassafras leaves that Cajuns and Creoles learned about from the Native American Indian tribes who have shared South Louisiana with them. This aromatic flavor enhancer is traditionally sprinkled on gumbo, itself a dish that represents influences from both the French provincial and African origins. Like its namesake, the band Fil enhances the flavor of South Louisiana's musical gumbo.
On this album, they were greatly influenced by their stint with the legendary Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot. There are also loving echoes from Dennis Mcgee, Amd Ardion, Adam Hebert, and Boozoo Chavis. Neo-Creole originals by D'Jalma Garnier and blues by David Egan groove seamlessly with the revitalized older sound. And there is even a South Louisiana influenced rap version of Jimmy Driftwood and Johnny Harton's Battle of New Orleans. So strap on your seatbelts for a wild ride. Or better yet, get up and dance in the car. And hey z-enfants, hang on to your chapeau. Papa's about to tourner the coin.
Fil started out as a preservationist-minded Cajun band, once describing the music they played as "regressive Cajun." But they quickly understood that what's important to preserve is not so much the stuff, but the process that produces the stuff.. The former leads to a museum exhibition of what once was, the other leads to continued life of the tradition. As they have freely explored their own musical instincts, it is clear that they continue to be interested by the same things that first drew them to their roots. But it is all fueled by brilliantly eclectic flair, continuing the cultural fusion that originally gave birth to Cajun and Creole music.
Hang On To Your Chapeau
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ASIN: B00003WGP4 Release Date: 1999-11-02 |
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Album Description
The band Fil was named for a spice made of powdered sassafras leaves that Cajuns and Creoles learned about from the Native American Indian tribes who have shared South Louisiana with them. This aromatic flavor enhancer is traditionally sprinkled on gumbo, itself a dish that represents influences from both the French provincial and African origins. Like its namesake, the band Fil enhances the flavor of South Louisiana's musical gumbo.On this album, they were greatly influenced by their stint with the legendary Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot. There are also loving echoes from Dennis Mcgee, Amd Ardion, Adam Hebert, and Boozoo Chavis. Neo-Creole originals by D'Jalma Garnier and blues by David Egan groove seamlessly with the revitalized older sound. And there is even a South Louisiana influenced rap version of Jimmy Driftwood and Johnny Harton's Battle of New Orleans. So strap on your seatbelts for a wild ride. Or better yet, get up and dance in the car. And hey z-enfants, hang on to your chapeau. Papa's about to tourner the coin.
Fil started out as a preservationist-minded Cajun band, once describing the music they played as "regressive Cajun." But they quickly understood that what's important to preserve is not so much the stuff, but the process that produces the stuff.. The former leads to a museum exhibition of what once was, the other leads to continued life of the tradition. As they have freely explored their own musical instincts, it is clear that they continue to be interested by the same things that first drew them to their roots. But it is all fueled by brilliantly eclectic flair, continuing the cultural fusion that originally gave birth to Cajun and Creole music.
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