Projet Orange
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Jean-Christophe Boies, Jean-Sébastien Boies |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Quebec City , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Projet Orange was a rock ensemble originating from Quebec City, Quebec, distinguished by their britpop-influenced sound within the Quebec music scene.
Profile
The band was established by siblings Jean-Christophe and Jean-Sébastien Boies and first garnered attention after triumphing in the Quebec competition L'Empire des futures stars. Their moniker stemmed from a concert lineup titled "Projet:" combined with an orange jacket worn by one of the members.
In 2002, the group paused activities for six months due to Jean-Sébastien's diagnosis with a blood disorder. Their initial album was performed entirely in French, whereas their sophomore release contained fifteen tracks, eleven of which were in English, aiming to connect with the English-speaking world, particularly within Canada. This second album featured collaborations with singer-songwriter Simon Wilcox and producer Gavin Brown, drawing creative influence from Jean-Sébastien's health struggles and the events of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Released in 2004, Megaphobe showcased the lead single "Tell All Your Friends," which achieved a peak position of number 8 on Canada's Rock chart.
Their concluding concert took place at Zaphod Beeblebrox in Ottawa on March 8, 2007. Jean-Christophe declared this event as their final performance, presenting new compositions alongside selections from their second album. Although there were rumors regarding a third album, Jean-Christophe confirmed that no additional material was being developed. Notably, Jean-Sébastien did not participate in this last appearance.
It is speculated that Jean-Christophe departed to embark on a new venture named "Buro 40."
Members
- Jean-Christophe Boies (Lead vocals, rhythm guitar)
- Jean-Sébastien Boies (Piano, rhythm guitar, backing vocals)
- Louis "Luis" Lalancette (Bass guitar, backing vocals)
- Stéphane Gaudreau (Drums)
- Guillaume Doiron (Lead guitar)
Studio albums
- Projet Orange (Released 21 July 2001)
- Megaphobe (Released 12 October 2004)
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "S'etend L'amer" | × | Projet Orange |
| 2000 | "La Pomme" | × | Projet Orange |
| 2000 | "Mystères Aérosol" | × | Projet Orange |
| 2004 | "Tell All Your Friends" | 8 (CAN Rock) | Megaphobe |
| "—" indicates singles that did not enter charts. "×" denotes times when charts were unavailable or unrecorded. | |||