Marie Denise Pelletier
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Marie Denise Pelletier (born 3 April 1960 Rosemont
) is a francophone
Canadian singer. She has served as President of Artisti, a copyright collective
for music artists operated by Quebec's l'Union des artistes (UDA).
In 1982, she won honours at the Granby Festival of song and also first place in a CKMF-FM
contest for song talent. In 1985, she recorded a 45 RPM vinyl single
entitled "Échec et Mat" (Checkmate) before beginning studies at Berklee College of Music
in Boston.
Upon returning to Quebec, she was offered the role of Stella Spotlight in the second Quebec production of the rock opera Starmania
. In 1986 Pelletier composed and recorded her first album Premier Contact which received a nomination as "Discovery of the Year" at the Félix Awards.
In 1987, she recorded an album based on Starmania then proceeded to record her second album, À l'état pur (Pure State), that October, with the singles "Pour une histoire d'un soir" and "Tous les cris, les S.O.S.", composed by Balavoine. This was followed by 150 performances and some music videos, establishing Pelletier's career as a Quebec artist.
Her album Entre la tête et le cœur (Between the Head and the Heart) was awarded the best popular album of the year at the Gala de l'ADISQ in 1994.
Her 2011 album Marie Denise Pelletier reached 19 on the Top Canadian Albums chart.
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie is a borough in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the centre-east of the city.-Geography:...
) is a francophone
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
Canadian singer. She has served as President of Artisti, a copyright collective
Copyright collective
A copyright collective is a body created by copyright law or private agreement which engages in collective rights management...
for music artists operated by Quebec's l'Union des artistes (UDA).
Biography
While studying literature and cinema at the CÉGEP de Rosemont, Pelletier developed her song technique under veteran Quebec singer Lucille Dumont.In 1982, she won honours at the Granby Festival of song and also first place in a CKMF-FM
CKMF-FM
CKMF-FM is a French-language Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec.Owned and operated by Astral Media, it broadcasts on 94.3 MHz with an effective radiated power of 41,400 watts using an omnidirectional antenna from the Mount Royal candelabra tower.The station has a contemporary hit...
contest for song talent. In 1985, she recorded a 45 RPM vinyl single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
entitled "Échec et Mat" (Checkmate) before beginning studies at Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
in Boston.
Upon returning to Quebec, she was offered the role of Stella Spotlight in the second Quebec production of the rock opera Starmania
Starmania
Starmania is a French/Québécois rock opera written in 1976 with music by Michel Berger and lyrics by Luc Plamondon. Some of its songs have passed into mainstream Francophone pop culture.-Genesis:...
. In 1986 Pelletier composed and recorded her first album Premier Contact which received a nomination as "Discovery of the Year" at the Félix Awards.
In 1987, she recorded an album based on Starmania then proceeded to record her second album, À l'état pur (Pure State), that October, with the singles "Pour une histoire d'un soir" and "Tous les cris, les S.O.S.", composed by Balavoine. This was followed by 150 performances and some music videos, establishing Pelletier's career as a Quebec artist.
Her album Entre la tête et le cœur (Between the Head and the Heart) was awarded the best popular album of the year at the Gala de l'ADISQ in 1994.
Her 2011 album Marie Denise Pelletier reached 19 on the Top Canadian Albums chart.
Albums
- 1986: Premier contact
- 1987: À l'état pur
- 1989: Survivre
- 1991: Le rendez-vous
- 1993: Entre la tête et le cœur (mixed by Andy Scott)
- 1996: Le sixième jour
- 1997: Ses plus grandes ballades (compilation)
- 2000: Plaisir d'amour
- 2003: Les mots de Marnay
- 2004: Ses plus belles chansons (compilation)
- 2005: Noël, parle-moi
- 2011: Marie Denise Pelletier
Singles
- 1985: "Échec et mat"
- 1986: "Parti via Vancouvert"
- 1986: "T'es pas Brando"
- 1987: "En courant"
- 1988: "Pour une histoire d'un soir"
- 1988: "Pourquoi (C'est si difficile d'aimer)"
- 1989: "Surprise"
- 1989: "Tous les cris, les S.O.S."
- 1990: "À dix-sept ans"
- 1990: "L'âme soeur"
- 1990: "L'amie de coeur"
- 1990: "Survivre ensemble"
- 1991: "J'ai douze ans"
- 1994: "Inventer la terre"
- 1994: "Manquer d'amour"
- 1994: "On ne sait pas c'que c'est"
- 1995: "Entre la tête et le coeur"
- 1995: "Entre moi et lui"
- 1995: "J'me meurs de toi"
- 1997: "Si c'était vrai"
- 1997: "Partie de loin"
- 1998: "Mon enfance m'attend"
- 1998: "Corsica"
- 2004: "Dis-moi ce qui ne va pas"
- 2005: "Noël parle-moi" (duo with Sylvie Tremblay)