As of June 3, 2017, you will be able to purchase new music from Eddy Von, a local artist who is set to release his debut album, The Frequency of Love. Eddy has been playing and writing music for 35 years. The album contains 12 original songs and has a very diverse sound, including examples of rock, pop, and even blues.
The album was recorded locally at Arcade Studio in Niverville, run by the father-and-son team of Gerry and Evan St. Cyr.
“It’s new and it’s different,” says Evan, who produced the album. “The best way to put it is song-writing of the past—good lyrics, good intentions, good vibes—[combined] with the sounds of tomorrow.”
The album’s title is also one of the single tracks, and indeed, The Frequency of Love has a story behind it.
“Everything has a tone and can be measured with a meter,” says Eddy Von. “If you put two people in a room that are in love, it’s 528 hertz, which is the frequency of love.”
On May 12, he played a show at Capo Coffee Lounge’s new Niverville location with just a guitar and his voice. Although he played quite a few covers, ranging from Chris Stapleton to Elton John, he included two original songs featured on the upcoming album. The restaurant had every table full for both of his sets.
Music has always been a big part of Eddy’s life. “There were always guitars in the house growing up. I have four older brothers and two older sisters. My father is one of the most amazing harmonica players and he taught me to play when I was seven. He’ll be 91 in August and we still play the harp together.”
At a young age, he got into the construction business and eventually started his own company. He’s been doing construction for 37 years, but this past year he sold the business in the hope of pursuing music full-time.
On top of releasing The Frequency of Love, Von is also working on three other projects, each one with a distinct musical flavour. He has a children’s album in the works, called Animal Sessions, on which each song refers to a specific animal. Then there’s his jazz album, called Sultry, and an old-time gospel album that he says has a new feel to it. He writes three to four songs every week.
Eddy Von will be marking the album’s release date with two events, including one on Facebook Live. The date is yet to be announced, but the live feed will be broadcast from Arcade Studio and allow listeners around the world to tune in. He has already recruited several top musicians to sit in, playing drums, guitars, and piano to create a full sound.
He would like to continually release singles throughout the year, including a song he wrote for Remembrance Day.
“I regret that I didn’t fight for my country,” Eddy Von says. “I love my freedom and what we have [here]. It’s the most amazing country and it’s because people fought for me.”
The song is titled “Freedom’s Not for Free” and all proceeds will go towards Canadian veterans.
