Eli et Papillon

Marc Papillon-Ferland and Elise Larouche’paths crossed during a recording session in 2008.

The young lady singer remembers well this decisive meeting that changed her life: « I was looking for a guitarist for my musical project. Some friends of mine told me “Oh we know a great musician, you need to meet him”. So Marc came to the studio and that day, I was recording a song entitled “Where are you butterfly?” _ At that time I used to write my lyrics in English. Marc Papillon got  inside the room when I was pronouncing the word “butterfly”, what a coincidence ! ».

The Music industry was new for Eli, and even if she has always enjoyed writing stories, she started giving her music only few months ago. Concerning Marc, young musician and gifted composer, he was already a well-known figure of the music scene of Montréal. After many collaborations including Coeur de Pirate, Caracol, Maryse Letarte and Gaële, he plays piano as well as violin, mandolin or bass.

Even if they had two completely different experiences, the symbiosis immediately operated between them and they decided to gather their talents to form  “Eli et Papillon”. The duo created a fresh and refined pop, elegant and simple, composed of dreamy pianos, homemade melodies and Eli’s soft voice.

In 2010, the first demos of Eli et Papillon seduced music lovers from all over the world : web radios, universities and associations offered them their support. Their covers of international artists such as Bon Iver, Coldplay and Britney Spears broadcasted on YouTube created the buzz on the Internet.

The following year, Papillon came with Eli for her first shows. The beginning was not simple for her. She’s now laughing when she thinks about one of her first concert :  « In a tiny restaurant, I spent the whole night behind a plant because I was to shy !». The duo multiplies their performances in coffee shops before getting selected for the 25th edition of the festivals “Coup de coeur francophone” and “Vue sur la relève” in Montréal.

Eli et Papillon released their 1st album in may 2012. In October 2015, Eli et Papillon presents Colorythmie. A new album, more energetic and pop-electro keeping the freshness of the beginning.

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Eli et Papillon new single is out!

After the radio success of “Ensemble”, “Automne” and “Dans la danse”, Eli et Papillon starts spring with “Les rêves” single.

Radio Success of “Dans la danse”

We’re happy to see that the song “Dans la danse” by Eli et Papillon is still going up in the radio charts! This week, the song is number 2 in the Top Radio Franco of Palmarès/ADISQ and number 4 in Quebec.

Eli et Papillon new single is out!

After the radio success of “Ensemble” et “Automne”, Eli et Papillon starts summer with “Dans la danse” single. A new track catchy and positive, this 3rd single is definately the perfect song of summer.

Automne, a new cinematic music video for Eli et Papillon

Eli et Papillon presents a new music video produced by Jean Vital Joliat. This thriller short film features the actor Richard Robitaille and the singer Elise Larouche (Eli Rose) as the two main caracters. The composer Marc Papillon-Ferland composed an original music for the introduction which admirably suits the atmosphere of the video. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQDBsWqkuhg

Eli et Papillon’s first show for Colorythmie and a new single!

Eli et Papillon presents the second single entitled “Automne”. The first show since the album “Colorythmie” launched is planned at the Place des Arts January 29th.

Colorythmie, Eli et Papillon’s new album, is out today!

Eli et Papillon is back with a fresh new album entitled “Colorythmie”. More electronic than the previous one, the band wanted to explore new genres. As the title indicates, this 10 tracks album is very pop, full of energy and colourful.

New single by Eli et Papillon

Eli et Papillon presents the first single Ensemble from their second album, a song full of energy and colorful pop. The new album “Colorythmie” will be released October 23rd.

Eli et Papillon in show at the “p’tit bar” each Tuesday of May

In May Eli et Papillon give us the chance to come see them in concert and discover their latest songs, those that appear on the album in preparation. Rendez-vous each Tuesday of May (6-13-20 and 27) at 9 p.m at the “p’tit bar” (3451 St-Denis, Montreal). Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/590033517771393/ – More info: www.leptitbar.ca

Eli & Papillon tour in Quebec and in Gaspesie this summer

The duo Eli & Papillon will tour in Quebec and Gaspesie till the 15th of August.

8 aug – Festival La ChantEauFête de Charlevoix, scène AML
10 aug –  Saint-Siméon à 15:30 + Scène hydro-québec à 22:00
11 aug – Petite-Vallée at Théâtre de la Vieille Forge, 18h00
12 aug – L’Anse-à-Beaufils at la Vieille Usine, 20h30
13 aug – L’Anse-au-Griffon at Centre culturel Le Griffon, 20h00
14 aug – Carleton at Quai des arts, 18h00
15 aug – Paspébiac at Centre culturel de Paspébiac, 20h00

Eli et Papillon release “La dernière vague”, mini-EP of 2 unpublished songs

One week before their show the 18th of june at the Club Soda, for the Francofolies Festival (Montréal) , Eli et Papillon are releasing today « La dernière vague », mini-EP of two unpublished songs, recorder in 2012 with their first album.

Available on : iTunesBandcampYoutube
And their first album is in promotion on iTunes in the French songs selection  here:

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/eli-et-papillon/id519708290

Eli et papillon will play on the 18th of june 2013 for the Francofolies of Montréal !

Eli et papillon are going to be the support act of the French singer Raphael for the Francofolies of Montréal festival, on the 18th of June 2013 at the Club Soda.

To see their performance at the TV show Kafouillis click here.

Eli et Papillon will perform at the Divan Orange, on the 5th of December

The duo Eli et Papillon will play on the 5th of December in Montréal, at le Divan Orange with Francis d’Octobre.

Go check their last video clip : À contrecoeur.

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Eli et Papillon tournage clip

Eli et Papillon are opening for Nouvelle Vague at The National

The story continues with ELI ET PAPILLON  !

After several shows in France this summer, the duo did two weekd ago a really good performance during the showcase for the “contacts” event of the ROSEQ.

ELI ET PAPILLON are opening for Nouvelle Vague on tuesday 23 of October at Le National.

In addition to that, the new radio edit track “Comme avant”, broadcasted since September, is receiving good reviews  !

ELI ET PAPILLON : a videoclip for “À CONTRECOEUR”

Eli et Papillon’s videoclip for the song “À contrecoeur” will be release on the 17th of September.

It will be their second video after Mille querelles.