Cydemind

Cydemind is a unique instrumental progressive quintet that delivers the energy of various musical genres. Gathering elements from the classical, jazz and progressive rock music worlds, the band offers a refreshing take on progressive music that is sure to attract interest from a wide audience. It is a classically trained violinist, Olivier Allard, who leads the listener throughout the different moods of the compositions.

Cydemind’s mission is to renew, rethink and revive progressive music. It aspires to become a pillar of the genre.

After releasing Through Mists and Ages (2014) and What Remains (2015), the quintet (violin, piano, guitar, bass, drum) have now released its first full-length album called Erosion (2017). Released may 26th 2017, the album contains six tracks including a 27 minute masterpiece, all centered on the theme of nature in all its power and persistence through time. To enhance Erosion’s musical experience, the album’s booklet holds lyrical poems written by Camille Delage which describe each musical piece.

The formation has performed many times in the Montreal area since 2011 in venues like : the Foufounes Électriques, the Katacombes, the Plaza Theater, the Cabaret Lion D'or and more.

Aside from their performance expertise, Olivier (violin) and Camille (piano) have also been teaching their instrument for many years. Olivier holds a masters degree in violin performance at University of Montreal, while Camille graduated from the classical piano program at CEGEP St-Laurent in Montreal.