The Essentials "You're Too Rude" b/w "Can't Afford" on YouTube

The Essentials live at the Tatou Club, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ca. 1980.

The popular and well-known songs “You’re Too Rude” and “Can’t Afford” were recorded by The Essentials in Montreal in 1980.  Band members were Mick Lynes on guitar, lead vocals; Vava Vol on her Farfisa Fast Five organ, lead and back vocals; Carlos Soria on bass guitar and Richard (Rich) Lacoste on drums. A few years later, Mick would move to London, England to pursue his musical career, Carlos would become a member of The Nils and Rich would join the franco-rock band Les Parfaits Salauds. Video collage are live photos taken at Station 10 and the Tatou Club in Montreal, Quebec, Canada ca. 1980.  Music and lyrics © The Essentials ca 1980.  All rights reserved.

The Essentials - "You're Too Rude"

Live at Station 10, Montreal,Quebec, Canada 1980

The Essentials were an 80s Montreal-based alternative punk band with Mick Lynes on guitar, lead vocals; Vava Vol on her Farfisa Fast Five organ, lead and back vocals; Carlos Soria on bass guitar and Richard (Rich) Lacoste on drums. Later on in the 80s, Mick would move to London, England, Richard would join the franco-rock band "Les Parfaits Salauds" and Carlos would join his brother's band "The Nils".

Some time in 1979-1980, we recorded "Can't Afford" and "You're Too Rude" and I was the only band member who managed to keep a cassette copy of these two songs over the years. With the help of Mick Lynes and Aaron McIntosh, we were able to recently re-engineer "You're Too Rude", so here it is! 

In our 80s rehearsal space on blvd. St-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Music and lyrics © The Essentials circa 1980.  All rights reserved. 

Vava Vol On Mixcloud

Take a look at my new Mixcloud page featuring personal mixes from my extensive musical repertoire dating from 1980 to the present and other surprises.  I'll be adding new playlists on a regular basis, so visit my page often. You won't be disappointed. Merci! 


https://www.mixcloud.com/vavavol/

"Nineveh" on MidnightRadio Compilation 57

Have a listen to my track "Nineveh" on MidnightRadio Compilation 57.  This piece was created using an analogue drone and tape loops.  Video still live at the Sayde Bronfman Centre in Montreal, Quebec, and filmed by Paul Antoniadèse ©1985. Thanks for listening!

https://midnightradio-compilation.bandcamp.com/track/nineveh

Himmelholzsteg 3 on Attenuation Circuit

Have a listen to Himmelholzsteg 3 now out on the German experimental music label attenuation circuit. 

https://himmelholzsteg.bandcamp.com/album/himmelholzsteg-3

For more info visit these links:

http://www.attenuationcircuit.de/

https://emergeac.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/bio/

http://emerge.bandcamp.com/

http://www.discogs.com/label/37952-Attenuation-Circuit

My New Music Video "The Anasazi"

Have a look at my new music video "The Anasazi" from my album "Symbolic", for your viewing and listening pleasure. You can also subscribe to my channel at the link below.  Thank you!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc5tdEzaGT26K9zZbZAZF4g

5-Song YouTube Mix

Have a listen to my "I Drift (Away From You)" playlist mix now out on YouTube. The songs in this mix are chosen from my albums entitled "Celestial" and "Symbolic".  If you haven't subscribed to my channel yet, please do!  More cool mixes to come.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc5tdEzaGT26K9zZbZAZF4g