Sound Engineer

This chapter of the virtual exhibition is dedicated to sound engineers. These are the ones who have worked to achieve the best recording sound quality. Thanks to them and their wise advice, many artists have been able to have the best possible rendering of their creation. It is therefore natural to consider these sound engineers as recording pioneers and thus include them in our exhibition.

The formula chosen to do this is that of an alphabetically classified directory in which you will find a short biography, the technical qualifications as well as the main achievements in which they have participated.

Arbour, François

Austin, Rick

Barsalo, Denis

Blagona, Nick (deceased)

Brunet, Gérard (Junior)

Burns, Peter (deceased)

Delaney, Michael

Demers, Claude

Deschamps, François

Éthier, Michel

Fontaine, Michel (deceased)

Michel Fontaine (1933 – 1987). Born January 23, 1933.

He worked at Studio Marko from 1963 to 1973.

He was considered one of the top Sound Engineer in the ‘60 and ’70.

In 1973, he founded “Studio Fontaine” which later became “Studio La Majeure”. The studio is still in operation today at the same address 1110 Bleury, 4^th floor.

In fact, “La Majeure” Studio B is the old “Studio Fontaine”. Same room but modern equipment, of course.

In his early years at the old “Studio Marko,” next to the old Forum at Atwater Street, Michel Fontaine was a Protégé of Jean-Marc Audet and rapidly became his right-hand man. They were first friends as a mentor and pupil and would often socialize and spend New Year’s party together with the wives and other industry friends.

Studio La Majeure was founded by Luc Fontaine and three friends in 1984.

Gibson, Gordon (deceased)

Lachance, Michel

Lespérance, Simon

Meek, Quentin

Quentin Meek greatly influenced the music scene and popular culture in Quebec in the 1970s and 1980s. Originally from Ontario. “I was born in Ottawa, grew up in Ottawa, then went to college and I guess never came back. I ended up in Montreal making records...in 19...I guess it was 1970. I just fell in love with Quebec".

Quentin Meek, recording engineer/producer, helped shape the musical landscape and pop culture of Quebec in the 1970's and early 80's. He participated in the making of 80 albums during his time in Montreal which helped establish careers for such greats as les Seguins, Gilles Valiquette, Plume Latraverse, Walter Rossi, George Thurston (Boule Noire) and others. He now lives in Foster, Qc and works out of his home.

We are pleased to present Quentin at home talking about his life and performing music from the heart.

STOP! would like to give a special thanks to Daniel Faille for having put in long hours during the recording of this show. We much appreciate his technical support.

STOP! - Quentin Meek - At home in Foster, Quebec - April 2nd, 2016

Pagé, Paul

Perry, André

Pilon, Gaétan

Robinson, Glen

Szawlowski, Bill

Terry, Ian

Vipond, Nelson (deceased)

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