Artist Focus: Tryo

[¿Que?]

Short Bio
Tryo is an "unplugged" acoustic reggae band made up of three French guitarists and a Latin American percussionist, as well as a producer. In 2006, they celebrated their ten year anniversary. They have produced four studio albums, a double CD live album and two live DVD's. They are popular in Europe, mostly France, as well as Quebec. Their lyrics are often politically charged left-wing commentaries on current events and issues (Iraq, Strikes, the environment, Tibet) and/or popular figures (Charles Pasqua, Jean-Marie Le Pen, George W. Bush).

Album Info:
Ce Que l'On Sème (2008)

While I'm not familiar with their earlier stuff, I certainly would not classify this as reggae per se. They certainly do incorporate elements of this genre but more often they remind me of certain types of world music than reggae proper. In any case, this is really a good album to listen to, however it suggests to me that ideally it should be enjoyed with a romantic partner. It has a very light, adult contemporary feel to it, somewhere between Dave Mathews Band and Manu Chao.

All the lyrics are in French, so I had to use Google translate to figure out what they were saying. One of the things I find most appealing about this band is how they interspersed themes of romance and politics within a single song. A good example of this is on the song "Toi et Moi" ("You and I"), where the lyrics describe various troublesome events in the world and in the middle of it all are "you and I." Other highlights include, "Quand les hommes s'ennuient," "El Dulce de Leche," "Ce que l'on s'aime," and "Jocelyne." However, the song that really gets to me is "Toi et Moi."

Unfortunately for me, I am alone at the time, which prevents me from truly appreciating some of the more romantic themes of this album. Nonetheless, I very much enjoyed it, and recommend it to anyone who might be spending some time with a special someone. It makes for great mood music, but can also be enjoyed loud. Check it out!

Without further ado, here is Tryo with "Toi et Moi"
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Artist Links:
http://www.tryo.com/site/
http://fr.myspace.com/tryolegroupe

[gorillafuck]

Unplugged reggae is becoming more popular, I think. Probably since modern soft folk and reggae appeal to the same people.

[Bandito]

This video contains content from Vevo, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.

Fuck Serbia.

[brigadista]

Fuck Serbia.

UK too

[Political_Chucky]

Not the U.S.:rolleyes:

I like it though thanks! Everyone has nice feet in the video also lol

[¿Que?]

For those who cannot see the video, the song is called "Toi et Moi" and the band is Tryo.

Here it is on Dailymotion, maybe this one will work:
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[Il Medico]

Good Pick! I really enjoy this group. And its not just the sense of superiority I get from understanding what they are saying. :lol:

This type of thing is why I love the music section, always getting introduced to new interesting stuff. :)

Hope mine will be as interesting.

Speaking of which, Zeek, is there a list somewhere of who is doing what month, or do you just tell us?

[¿Que?]

Good Pick! I really enjoy this group. And its not just the sense of superiority I get from understanding what they are saying. :lol:

This type of thing is why I love the music section, always getting introduced to new interesting stuff. :)

Hope mine will be as interesting.

Speaking of which, Zeek, is there a list somewhere of who is doing what month, or do you just tell us?
For some reason, I thought you of all people would like this band. I think based on what you've posted before in the What Are You Listening To thread, I kind of assumed you'd dig them. And no, I did not know you understood French. :)

[Il Medico]

For some reason, I thought you of all people would like this band. I think based on what you've posted before in the What Are You Listening To thread, I kind of assumed you'd dig them. Well I do very much. Good guess, haha.

And no, I did not know you understood French. :)
To be fair, calling my level of current comprehension of the language 'understanding' is like saying a thirteen year old has a firm understanding of Shakespeare. They might get the gist of it, but there is a lot left to learn.

[Bandito]

Sounds fine, it's just pretty obvious that they really like Manu Chao. :)

[gorillafuck]

Speaking of which, Zeek, is there a list somewhere of who is doing what month, or do you just tell us?
el vagoneta
il medico
apawllo
political_chucky
meridian
fawkes
sam_b
the grey blur
aufkleben
pirate utopian

I randomly compiled that list. You're next month, Medico.

[Il Medico]

el vagoneta
il medico
apawllo
political_chucky
meridian
fawkes
sam_b
the grey blur
aufkleben
pirate utopian

I randomly compiled that list. You're next month, Medico.
Cool Beans. Just ran into a few good new bands. Unfortunately, they're both Indie Pop and indie Rock respectively, so I can't use them. Drat.:lol: