Contemporary Cajun Dead et Le Talkin Stick seeks New Brunswick Musicians Artists to Pioneers Sound & Vision Project.
In a bold move set to shake up the Flatlining Acadian music scene, contemporary artist Theriault is embarking on an ambitious sound and vision arts project to break down the barriers of insularity in regional music. The Cajun Dead et Le Walkin`Stick project tentatively morphs into a song lyric project titled “The Cajun Dead: Talkin’ Stick.” It seeks to collaborate with forward-thinking New Brunswick Musicians so as to move forward and beyond the traditional confines of the Nova Scotia Clare music scene.
Theriault, known for his innovative pattern interrupt approach to art and music, explained the project’s vision: “We’re looking to create something that honours our Acadian heritage while pushing the boundaries of what our music can be. It’s time to open our doors and collaborate with artists ready to explore new territories.” Like New Brunswick Musicians, since Nova Scotian ones are too insular and onto their frozen in Jigs and Reels time.
The project comes when many feel the Clare music scene in Nova Scotia needs to be more consistent. It often recycles familiar themes and Twang or 2000 rap-fed lops that produce dull, inspired sounds. While culturally significant, events like Le Congrès Mondial Acadien and local festivals have been criticized for failing to introduce fresh perspectives or challenges, in the arts as they are stuck in the status quo.
“There’s a wealth of talent in New Brunswick Musicians that’s been largely untapped by the traditional Acadian music scene,” Theriault noted. “We’re reaching out to artists who aren’t afraid to experiment, to blend the old with the new, and to create something truly unique.”
The “Cajun Dead et Le Talkin Stick” project plans to travel to Moncton to establish somehow collaborations with some of New Brunswick’s musical talents. Someone who can sing with Les Hay Babies type spirit and punch, known for their innovative blend of folk and indie sounds, the emotionally evocative singer-songwriter, and the experimental artist.
Cajun Dead et Le Talkin Stick seeks New Brunswick Musicians
Working on how to find the right singers and musicians to say, “This is exactly the kind of collaboration we’ve been waiting for. It’s an opportunity to showcase the diversity and creativity of Acadian music beyond the traditional boundaries.”With short inspired sung acapella lyrics like old shanty tales looking for musicians to develop the project of fine simple yet powerful like Cohen lyrics in search of musicians
The Cajun Dead et Le Talkin Stick is about creating new music and crafting a visual narrative that complements and enhances the auditory experience. From 3D Motion, Graphic NFT Monolith creations to the sung narrative tale, Theriault envisions a series of music videos and live performances that will incorporate elements of Acadian folklore, contemporary art, and cutting-edge technology.
“We’re creating a multisensory experience,” Theriault explained. “The ‘Talkin’ Stick’ becomes a metaphor for the passing of stories and traditions, but also for the evolution of our cultural expression.”
The initiative has already garnered attention from music industry insiders. The ECMA JUNO and FELIX hype up their pop tart du jour each year, only to see it fade from an endemic lack of innovation. The industry operates on a dated formulaic template.
What Theriault is doing could redefine how we approach Acadian music; Theriault is the project to watch in a sea of a new renaissance in Acadian Music. It’s about time we started looking beyond our immediate surroundings and embracing the full spectrum of talent we have in New Brunswick Musicians.”
However, the Cajun Dead et Le Talkin Stick has not been without its critics. Some traditionalists in the Clare music scene have expressed concern that this new direction might dilute the authentic Acadian sound. Joseph Comeau, a long-time musician from Clare, voiced his reservations: “While innovation is important, we must be careful not to lose touch with our roots since it is our traditional music that defines and limits us.”
Theriault remains undeterred by such criticisms. “We’re not looking to replace traditional music, but to build upon it,” he asserted. “Our roots are strong enough to support new growth as Quebec does.”
Theriault would like to piece the bubble and actually talk with various New Brunswick-based musicians, sound engineers, and visual artists to bring the vision to life ; since Nova Scotia is at an Insular stand still due to the Heritage Patrimonial Oligarchs controlling all media and expression. Hence the publication of the controversial book;
As the Canadian music landscape continues to evolve, “The Cajun Dead et Le Talkin Stick” stands poised to make a significant impact. By bridging the gap between tradition and innovation between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Theriault’s project may well usher in a new era for Acadian music that honours its past while boldly stepping into the future.
With anticipation for change building in the Maritime music community, all eyes – and ears – will be on Theriault and his Cajun Dead et Le Talkin`Stick collaborators as they embark on this groundbreaking journey of cultural and artistic exploration with New Brunswick Musicians to move the cultural needle forward instead of pulling old tired has been musicians who have not done anything new since 1980 or 2002.
