Brian Campeau | |
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 May 10, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1980 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Melbourne |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Art As Catharsis |
| Website | brian-campeau |
Brian Campeau (born 1980) is a Canadian musician, based in Australia since 2002.
Early life
Brian Campeau is originally from Ottawa, Canada. He graduated from Guelph University in 1999. He moved to Sydney, Australia in 2002. He later relocated to Melbourne.
Career
Since 2002 Brian Campeau has released 6 studio albums under his name and 4 studio albums as a member of Green Mohair Suits. He also collaborated with other artists Elana Stone, Melanie Horsnell, Passenger, All Our Exes Live in Texas, Hinterlandt and Clio Renner. He released a solo double-album, Two Faces in mid-2006.[1] The Sydney Morning Herald's Bernard Zuel determined, he is "interested in both electronic and folk music... one disc placing a greater emphasis on a song-based approach; the other exploring their electronic possibilities."[1] Zuel notes that Campeau is a former jazz and punk musician.[1]
His song "Montreal" was used in NAB's 'More Give, Less Take' advertisement campaign.[2]
Discography
Brian Campeau
- Brian Campeau and the Solitary Game (Independent – 2004)
- Two Faces (2006) Vitamin Music[1]
- Mostly Winter Sometimes Spring (Inertia Music – 2009)
- Don't overthink it, overthink, overthinking (Art As Catharsis – 2015)
- Old Dog, New Tricks (Small Pond/Art As Catharsis - 2018)
- Ambient Driver (Art As Catharsis - 2020)
Green Mohair Suits
- Sing Songs from the Heathen Hymnbook (Independent – 2009)
- Green – The Green Album" (Independent – 2012)
- Wooden Duck (Independent - 2014)
- Evans St (independent - 2016)
References
- ^ a b c d Zuel, Bernard (9 June 2006). "Two Faces - CD Reviews - Music - Entertainment". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 19 September 2006. Retrieved 8 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ News on Montreal being used for NAB ad (taken from his website)[permanent dead link]
- Primate Perspective review of Brian Campeau gig supporting Katie Noonan at the Opera House, Sydney
- Throwshapes Blog – Interview with Brian Campeau
External links
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