At the helm of the 46th ADISQ Gala on Sunday evening on ICI Télé, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais was faithful to the humor that made him successful, a bit more absurd and much more gestural than that of his predecessor.
The new “Roy” of ADISQ delivered, despite apparent nervousness. Pushed by an audience who wished him the best, he was often funny.
Among his best, this one on the numerous closures since the first Louis-José gala in 2006: “Roxane Bruneau even had time to close her earlobes!”
And his imitation of Shoot the Coyote, who greets him backstage with his high-pitched voice.
That song, A good tune (it’s a good tune)certainly delighted fans of the comedian’s repertoire, of which I am one.
The ice is therefore broken and the new host will surely be even better next year, once the comparisons are far behind him.
Almost a year after the death of Karl Tremblay, it is as if Sunday’s ADISQ Gala ended a year of tributes to the singer of the Cowboys Fringants.
Three times rather than once, his faithful companions took the stage to receive the honors, each time receiving a standing ovation.
Jean-François Pauzé was crowned songwriter of the year. Finally.
“As they say, it was about time I wrote a good record,” first joked the man who had never been nominated in this category and who shared his Félix with his friends, including his “good old Karlo », his only performer for life, who he misses greatly.
No surprise either to see the group go on stage to receive the Félix for song of the year, Let fine you showperformed again at the end of the gala by the Pub Royal troupe.
In music, we mixed genres, but also repertoires, creating surprising duets and trios on Sunday evening.
The evening opened with a powerful number bringing together Elisapie, Karkwa and Half Moon Run, the former covering part of You Can Let Gobefore Louis-Jean Cormier continues in French.
Among popular artists, a favorite is Roch Voisine and Isabelle Boulay, whose biggest hits have stood the test of time, so much so that we know most of the lyrics.
An electrifying number from Roxane Bruneau and Souldia, whose t-shirt bore the face of Karl Tremblay, icon of the evening.
In a gesture of solidarity, Alexandra Stréliski brought on stage all the women nominated with her in the Female Artist of the Year category. (Olivier Jean/La Presse)
Like Louis-José Houde who performed on the drums, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais distinguished himself first on the piano, then on the electric guitar, in a completely delirious number on Shoplifting des Trois Accords, a cross between a horror film and an Olivier number.
No doubt to create a crescendo, we changed the order of delivery of the Félix, saving for the end the Cowboys (group of the year) and Charlotte Cardin (international influence), rather than the performers and the song of the year.
There was only the modest Alexandra Stréliski to invite on stage all the women nominated with her in the Female Artist of the Year category. Great gesture of solidarity.
Crowned for the third time in this category, the artist did not see herself receiving it alone. And for the third time, what a joy to see a pianist win this prize.
Earlier in the evening, she seemed surprised to win the popular success trophy, convinced that it would go to the Cowboys.
With Daniel Bélanger on the men’s side, the two performance categories were a copy and paste from last year.
If you were waiting for the emotion and surprise to come from the thanks, it was wasted effort. Unfortunately, our artists were not the most inspired this year, apart from a few exceptions.
“I feel as if I were 20 years old again,” said Barnev, delighted to win the Felix of Revelation, he who already has a long career behind him.
We paid tribute to Jean-Pierre Ferland with a montage bringing together extracts from his career, including a duet with Céline.
Charlotte Cardin wanted to thank her “so solid” core of Quebec fans. (Olivier Jean/La Presse)
Alyosha Schneider took back her so beautiful and sweet Ensemble in front of Charlotte Cardin and a won over audience.
She returned the favor by receiving the Félix for international influence, saluting her Quebec fans, her core “so solid”.
Unfortunate coincidence: the death of the master of glamour, Herby Moreau, was announced shortly before the gala, where he co-hosted the red carpet just a few years ago.
A sad note on this festive evening, which precisely lacked “champagne, showbiz”…
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