Bernard Bonnier

The Profile

Composer associated with musique concrète and electroacoustic work; born in Montreal in 1952 and died in Quebec in 1994. Known from a compilation of pieces dated primarily in the 1970s that use field recordings, tape manipulation and experimental collage techniques.

The available review states Bonnier was born in Montreal in 1952 and died in Quebec in 1994. The reviewed compilation contains works dated 1973–1979 and is described as playful, pastiche-like, heavy on field recordings and avant-garde/electroacoustic techniques.

A review-rich look at Bernard Bonnier's 1970s musique concrète and electroacoustic pieces, highlighted by the compilation Casse-tete. The work is described as playful, pastiche-like, heavy on field recordings and avant-garde experimentation. Recommended for listeners of experimental and audio-collage music.