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Benoit Aime says:
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Marc Mathelier began playing guitar at the age of eleven. A versatile guitarist and avid musician, his styles of repertoire range from Baroque to Fusion-Alternative/New Age. Marc has been featured nationally and internationally during his brilliant career. While maintaining an active performance schedule he provides ever-constant support to a number of non-profit organizations and fundraisers. A refreshing alternative to today’s standard performances, Marc Mathelier’s music takes us on romantic and exotic voyages. His exotic voyages celebrate music, love, and life. With deepened artistry and incomparable technique Marc’s music transforms one’s state of mind. As he tastefully arranges and creates each piece of music Marc successfully maintains introspective moods throughout his performance. His mastery of the guitar and his variety of styles make him one of the virtuosos of this instrument. The exquisite sound of Marc Mathelier captures a distinct spirit and passion in the world of guitarists. The purity of his playing elevates and suspends listeners leaving them with a lasting impression and a desire to hear more. A winner of numerous awards, Marc has concertized with taste on the distinguished stages of Carnegie Hall & Town Hall among others.
Jean-claude Nemorin says:
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The guitar was well represented at the concert and most interestingly; the
three guitarists have quite different styles. Marc Mathelier, who evolved in
the classical mold of his teacher, the great Frantz Casseus, played ever so
softly, reflecting the solemnity and the spirit of the event.
Stephanie Pierre-louis says:
Re: Marc Mathelier
Marc Mathelier, a native of Monrovia, Liberia was born of Haitian parents. While maintaining an active performance schedule he provides ever-constant support to a number of non-profit organizations and fundraisers. Among his many community contributions Mathelier is one of the host of Perspectives Haitiennes (Cultural Segment/91.5 fm NY), and Cheche Konnin (Cable TV Show in Rockland County, NY). Marc specializes, on the guitar, in the adaptation of Haitian traditional music in the tradition of Frantz Casseus and Amos Coulanges. His adaptations represent dialogues created from ideas common to Haitian contemporary and folk lifestyles. In addition to his 1998 CD: Sounds and Legends, in collaboration with YAMA Productions, in 1986 Marc released an earlier CD: Apre Midi Anba Tonel. In 1996 Marc Mathelier, Author wrote Essai Bibliographique Sur La Vie De Frantz Casseus. In 2003 Marc Mathelier, Composer contributed his original music to several CD poetry projects including the works of Angelucci Manigat. Jr., Charlot Lucien and Janie Bogart. A winner of numerous awards, Marc has concertized with taste in Brazil, Liberia, Haiti and in the United States on the distinguished stages of Carnegie Hall & Town Hall among others. Currently, Marc works as a chemist for Reckitt Benckiser located in Montvale, NJ. He resides in Warwick, New York.
Rita Mitsouko says:
Re: Marc Mathelier
Marc Mathelier est un guitariste et un compositeur haitien. Il est l'un des guitaristes les plus influents que le monde guitaristique des antilles ait jamais connu et il est considéré comme reference de la guitare classique moderne haitienne. Catalogué au début des années 80, il a marqué les mémoires avec des chansons délicates remplies d’amour, de tendresse et d’une douce nostalgie, souvenir d’une époque depuis longtemps enfuie. Avec sa guitare acoustique, émotion et ironie douce-amère, et le folk haitien engagé facon Frantz Casseus. Passionné par toutes les expressions musicales, Marc Mathelier dans le style de son pays, est reconnu comme l’un des meilleurs guitaristes de sa génération, il réussit parfaitement la synthèse de la musique populaire et de la musique romantique haitienne.
Andre Noel says:
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Marc Mathelier equally wowed the audience with his classical guitar style. Marc has a presence on stage that seems to be comfortable, and he easily put the audience at ease. They listened carefully and was appreciative of the music. Very seldom does a Haitian audience demands more from an artist. It's unfortunate that Marc Mathelier didn't have more time for the audience.
Elise Jeanniton says:
Re: Marc Mathelier
Many years after Frantz Casseus'solo guitar made history in Haitian music, his influence continues unabated, and not only among Haitians. Recently, an American guitar player called Marc Ribot recounted how in New York, Frantz Casseus played a major role in teaching him how to play guitar. Later, Amos Coulanges played in numerous concerts around the world. Last year, Ricardo Frank (Ti Plume), guitarist for Les Ambassadeurs, put out a wonderful album. And now, Marc Mathelier’s guitar album, "Sounds and Legends" is an excellent addition to this group of elite guitarists. Mathelier’s treatment of Haitian classics such as "Kouzin, Yellow Bird, Banm Pam sans dous, Trois bébés, etc." is delicate, at times nostalgic and full of sentiment. Many of these melodies will bring back cherished memories from old times, particularly for our elders, the "gran moun lontan yo". Mathelier dedicated this album to the memories, among others, of Frantz Casseus, and for good reason, as the source of his inspiration is clear. In sum, I would say that this is a necessary addition to the collection of Haitian guitar music lovers.
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