Monday, May 25, 2009

NEW LE CONCORDE SINGLE REMIXED BY SLANG MUSIC GROUP


Chicago indie-pop juggernaut, Le Concorde, has enlisted Slang Music Group to remix the band’s forthcoming single, “The Movement of Cherry Blossom Shadows”. The “Night Shadows” version will be featured on the band’s upcoming full-length album (late-fall release anticipated). A vinyl release (12” single) is anticipated this summer. Relating the story of a fleeting springtime love set in a Chicago park, the remix of the track prominently features Sharay Reed on electric bass.

No stranger to adventurous collaborations, Le Concorde bandleader/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Dr. Stephen Becker, sought out noted producer and legendary house music originator, Vince Lawrence. The two clicked immediately over their passion for perfectly crafted synth-pop and vintage electronic instrumentation. “It is a huge privilege for me to work with Vince and his team at Slang,” says Becker. “The songs on the new Le Concorde album aim to not only express a mood but also to extend an invitation to dance. When it comes to crafting that invitation with unique perfection, Vince Lawrence and his team are master scientists and master magicians.”

Further collaboration and additional tracks on the forthcoming Le Concorde album are anticipated. Le Concorde recently returned from Los Angeles where additional new tracks are underway with grammy-nominated producer, David Gamson (Scritti Politti, Ke$ha, Me’Shell Ndegéocello, Maxwell, Chaka Khan, Roger Troutman) and in Chicago with engineer, Ed Tinley (Liz Phair, Ike Reilly Assassination). Previous releases have included the critically acclaimed “Universe and Villa” (March Records, 2005) and “Suite EP” (Le Grand Magistery, 2007).

For more information on Le Concorde or Stephen Becker please visit www.myspace.com/leconcorde or email leconcorde@comcast.net