Thanks to its network of stores, Archambault Musique became not only the largest record store in Eastern Canada, but also one of the leading players in the retail sale of books, CD-ROMs, videos, DVDs, periodicals, musical instruments and sheet music. Archambault had, in the meantime, acquired Musique Auteuil, rue Saint-Jean, in Quebec City. In addition to a branch in Trois-Rivières. In 1990, the company was managed by Edmond (lll) and Rosaire (ll) under the name Archambault Musique, the new name adopted in 1983. His nephews Edmond, Pierre and Rosaire continued the work of their uncle.
Edmond worked there until he fell ill in April 1946. Edmond then hired Gaspard Archambault, an engineer, to build a seven-storey building on Sainte-Catherine Street East, where the enterprise moved in 1930. He was also the exclusive agent of the Paul Kaul violins, a counter under the responsibility of the Belgian Ulysse Salme, and he represented the brass bands Holton, Kohn and Selmer.Īround 1928, the enterprise was incorporated under the name of Edmond Archambault Inc. He then started to sell Archambault pianos, that were made at in his establishment except for the soundboard which was imported from the United States. Edmond also became the agent of several Canadian and American piano and organ builders. Around 1900, Edmond Archambault, who had studied piano and organ, added the sale of Bell pianos to the establishment’s activities.īecause his enterprise was successful enough, Edmond was able, in 1904, to rent two additional floors, that included studios and a concert hall later, during the First World War, his continued success allowed him to buy out his neighbour establishment, the Hurteau music store. At first, it was a music counter located at the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Hubert streets, that later moved at the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Berri streets. Take a moment and try a sing along to the lovely chanson by Chantal Archambault.Archambault Musique was founded in Montreal in 1896 by Edmond Archambault, son of Zéphirin and Délima Archambault, of Saint-Paul-l’Ermite. Une chanson qui reste dans ta tête (a song that gets stuck in your head) is an ideal way to practice French without staring at a textbook. It’s a simple song, which makes it easy to understand, but I find the melody and les paroles (the lyrics) stay in my head for hours at a time without getting annoying. Sa chanson (her song) that has always stood out to me is Toucher les cèdres (Touch the Cedars). She has even had the chance to aller en chine (go to China) and play her music on an international stage! She has been making music since 2008 with son premier album (her first album) La collage (The collage).Ĭhantal may not have broken out into the mainstream, but she has a successful carrière (career) and has gained recognition over the course of her three albums. La musique de Chantal is very folksy and her songs paint a picture of her home au Québec (in Quebec). One of the other musiciens that I found on cette quête (this quest) is Chantal Archambault. Hamon, Bernard Adamus, and Les Sœurs Boulay. Knowing that there are ordinary people still making amazing music in French makes the language feel more alive to me.Ĭette soif (this thirst) for la musique indépendante (indpedent music) is what led me to find artists like Baptiste W. While the great historical singers and modern pop stars provide more than enough music to sing along to, I like finding la musique beneath the surface. So when I started to learn French, I knew I wanted to learn about la musique française (French music) as a part of my studies. Il était une fois (once upon a time) I wanted to be un musicien (a musician) and spent my days learning all about music theory. The greats like Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, or even Stromae are known dans le monde entier (all over the world), but outside of these well known chanteur francophones (French singers), la Francophonie also has a thriving indie music scene. There are many great French musicians that are know par tout le monde (by everyone).
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