Philippe B
Nouvelle administration
La grande nuit vidéo
Ornithologie, la nuit
Variations fantômes
Taxidermie
Philippe B
Philippe B is one of our most brilliant singer-songwriters. His precious and vibrant folk songs have been resonating on our music scene for over 20 years. The Abitibi-born singer-songwriter established the foundations of his repertoire on his first two albums, Philippe B (2005) and Taxidermie (2008), then further honed in on his style on his third opus, Variations fantômes, in 2011.
Philippe B offered the logical continuation of Variations fantômes with Ornithologie, la nuit (2014), then with La grande nuit vidéo three years later. All three releases were warmly welcomed by critics and the public, accumulating honors. In May 2023, after a six-year hiatus, he released his sixth album, Nouvelle administration. Written, composed, arranged, mixed, and produced by Philippe B, it recounts the events that have recently transformed the singer-songwriter’s life, notably his newfound fatherhood and moving away from Montreal.
Philippe B is one of our most brilliant singer-songwriters. His precious and vibrant folk songs have been resonating on our music scene for over 20 years.
The Abitibi-born singer-songwriter established the foundations of his repertoire on his first two albums, Philippe B (2005) and Taxidermie (2008), and then further honed in on his style on his third opus, Variations fantômes, in 2011. Enriched by the work of famous classical music composers, which he sampled with finesse and ingenuity, his sound grew in density with the addition of a complex and refined orchestral backdrop. On stage, the album's spellbinding musical direction came to life with some memorable performances featuring the Molinari Quartet and a chamber orchestra.
An instant classic of the chanson Québécoise, Variations fantômes found itself on the end-of-year lists of several reputable media outlets (Le Devoir, La Presse), in addition to being listed in the top 25 best Quebecois albums released since 1990 by the Journal de Montréal and being named best album of the 2010’s by CISM.
In 2014, Philippe B offered the logical follow-up to Variations fantômes with Ornithologie, la nuit. Carried by original arrangements for wind instruments, the album allowed its creator to get his hands on the prestigious Félix award for Author or Composer of the Year at the 2014 ADISQ gala, in addition to garnering a first nomination at the Juno Awards (for Francophone Album of the Year) and a first mention on the Polaris Prize Long List.
Over the course of his career, Philippe B collaborated with several renowned Quebec artists, specifically as a writer (Safia Nolin, Vincent Vallières, Pierre Lapointe, Salomé Leclerc, among others) and producer (Les soeurs Boulay, Émile Bilodeau, Isabelle Boulay), in addition to his role as a guitarist for Pierre Lapointe in the 2000s. He also made his mark in the film industry, composing the soundtrack for two films by Éric Morin, Chasse au Godard d'Abbittibbi (2013) and Nous sommes Gold (2019), as well as Dominic Leclerc's documentary, Les chiens-loups (2019).
In May 2023, he unveiled his sixth album, Nouvelle administration. On this first new record in six years written, arranged, mixed and produced by Philippe B, he evokes with modesty and sensitivity the events that have transformed his life lately, notably becoming a father and leaving Montreal.
- Nominated in the Script of the Year category, ADISQ (2024)
- Winner in the Sound Recording and Mixing of the Year category (with Philippe Brault) with Nouvelle administration, ADISQ (2023)
- Nominated in the Author or Composer of the Year category, the Album of the Year - Folk category with Nouvelle administration, theArrangements of the Year, Sound Recording and Mixing of the Year categories (with Philippe Brault) and the Record Production of the Year category, ADISQ (2023)
- Nominated at ADISQ 2017 for Folk Album of the Year and Critic's Choice Album of the Year (La grande nuit vidéo)
- Nominated at the 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards for French Songwriter of the Year
- Nominated on the 2017 Polaris Prize Long List (La grande nuit vidéo)
- Félix Award for Songwriter of the Year and Album cover of the Year at Gala de l'ADISQ 2014 and nominated for Album of the Year - Folk and Video of the Year for Calorifère
- Nominated in the Francophone Album of the Year category, JUNO (2015)
- Nominated in the Songwriter of the Year, Folk Album of the Year and Song of the Year categories, GAMIQ (2014)
- Nominated on the 2014 Polaris Prize Long List (Ornithologie, la nuit)
- 2012 GAMIQ Award for Video of the Year for Petite leçon de ténèbres (directed by GPG)
- Nominated in the for Artist of the Year and Show of the Year categories, GAMIQ (2012)
- Nominated in the Music Video of the Year category for Petite leçon de ténèbres (directed by GPG), ADISQ (2012)
- Nominated at the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album category (2012)
- Nominated in theSinger-Songwriter Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year categories, GAMIQ (2011)
- Nominated in the Album artwork of the year and Arranger of the year categories, ADISQ (2011)
- Nominated for the 2011 ECHO Songwriting Prize
- Panache for Singer-Songwriter Album of the Year at 2008 GAMIQ
- 2006 Sacré Talent - Espace Musique
- Prix de Résidence at RIDEAU 2005
- Nominated for the 2006 Prix Félix-Leclerc de la chanson
- Nominated at 2006 MIMI for the Fountains Award
- Nominated in the Pop/Folk Album of the Year category, GAMIQ (2006).
Nouvelle administration est un album qu’on déguste en prenant son temps, en savourant chaque phrase, en apprivoisant chaque mélodie
Josée Lapointe, La PresseLa force de Nouvelle administration réside dans sa poésie en apparence simple, mais qui atteint la cible à tout coup
Le Canal AuditifL’auteur-compositeur-interprète revient avec tout ce qu’on a toujours aimé de lui : une autofiction malléable dans laquelle on finit par se voir quelque part soi-même.
Élise Jetté, Paroles & MusiqueBeaucoup de talent chez Philippe B, il nous l’avait prouvé avec La grande nuit vidéo en 2017, et il le refait encore une fois avec Nouvelle administration
Xavier Bourassa, Bonjour la CôteC’est un très beau disque, c’est vraiment un important artisan de la chanson.
Ariane Cipriani, Culture ClubC’est un disque qui demande à être écouté.
Laurent Saulnier, Tout peut arriver