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Our Roots Run Deep

by Dominique Fils-Aimé

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j-t_goyette Vive la musique Roots! Favorite track: Our Roots Run Deep.
unitim
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unitim Dare I say, perhaps Dominique's most ''grounded'' work. Exceptional vocal work. Favorite track: My Mind At Ease.
Carsten Pieper
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Carsten Pieper As I checked my wishlist for this Bandcamp Friday and was re/prelistening Dominique's new album, I also checked the Bandcamp mail-inbox, to found a message from her to her followers as the last item. That easily convinced me to buy it on the spot. Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours :-))

She has developed quite a voice of her own. Soul that obviously knows its deep roots but nevertheless has a very modern touch (and I don't mean the usual nowadays' production gimmicks..). Favorite track: Our Roots Run Deep.
Manuel Jiménez Friaza
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Manuel Jiménez Friaza I love your music and I am moved by your voice.... Thank you for that! Favorite track: Cheers To New Beginnings.
Griffyn Louis Denizard
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Griffyn Louis Denizard This album runs deep inside me! Organic & "containing"
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daniemusique J'aime TOUS les albums de Dominique Fils-Aimé. Ici encore, très en voix et en plénitude harmonique et rythmique!
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Our roots run deep underground I’m just a tree In the middle of a forest I’m not asleep I’m just resting my soul I’m just a tree (See you better with my eyes closed) In the middle of a forest (Feel you closest when you’re far) I’m not asleep (See you better with my eyes closed) I’m just resting my soul Our roots run deep underground Our roots run deep underground Our roots run deep underground Our roots run deep Under Our roots run deep underground (Underground) Our roots run deep underground (Underground) Our roots run deep underground (Underground) Deep deep underground Under deep Deep deep deep Under under Under deep Deep deep deep Under under Underground Deep deep deep Under Under Under deep Deep deep deep Under under Underground Underground Deep deep deep Underground Under Underground Deep deep deep deep under Underground Deep deep Under Underground Deep
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Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh I dream of you every night now I dream of you every night now I think I’m in trouble I think I’m in trouble Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow pada pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow pada pow Give me a reason To leave you Give me a reason To dare Dare to dare To dare To dare Dare I long for you to make it right now I long for you to make it right now Am I seeing double Think I’m seeing double Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow pada pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow Pa ra pa pow pada pow Give me a reason To leave you Give me a reason To dare Dare to dare Gimme a reason gimme a reason Gimme a reason gimme a reason Gimme a reason gimme a reason Gimme a reason gimme a reason (Dare) Gimme a reason gimme a reason (Dare) Gimme a reason gimme a reason (Dare) Gimme a reason gimme a reason (Dare) Gimme a reason gimme a reason Pa ra pa pow pow pow pow Pa ra pa pow pow pow pow Pa ra pa pow pow pow pow
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Oh way oh way oh way oh way Way oh way oh way oh way Oh Way oh way oh way oh way Way oh way oh way oh way oh Things are not the same Not the same Anymore Is it better or worst Then before Things are not the same Not the same Anymore Was it all meant to fall down Was it bound to break down Singin’ Ouh Ah ah ah ah ah Ouh Ah ah Ouh Ah ah ah ah ah Ah ah Ah ah ah ah ah Ah Ah ah ah ah ah New beginnings Let’s cheers to new beginnings (Things are not the same not the same anymore) New beginnings (Things are not the same not the same anymore) Let’s cheers to new beginnings (Things are not the same not the same anymore) New beginnings (Things are not the same not the same anymore) Let’s cheers to new beginnings Pa da da pa da da pa de da New beginnings Let’s cheers to new beginnings New beginnings Let's cheers to new beginnings Yeah Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh Oh oh oh Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh Ah
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Let me alone You bad thoughts You got it all wrong Missed the spot You’ve been here to long Be gone be gone Be gone be gone Let me alone You sad thoughts There’s no room for you To be blue You’ve been here to long Be gone be gone Be gone be gone What I gotta do what I gotta do Get some peace and quiet What I gotta do what I gotta do Get ridda you What I gotta do what I gotta do Get some peace and quiet What I gotta do what I gotta do Get ridda you (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave leave bad thoughts (Get some peace and quiet) (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave me now (Get ridda you) (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave leave sad thoughts (Get some peace and quiet) (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave me now (Get ridda you) What I gotta do what I gotta do (Leave leave bad thoughts) Get some peace and quiet What I gotta do what I gotta do (Leave me now) Get ridda you What I gotta do what I gotta do (Leave leave sad thoughts) Get some peace and quiet What I gotta do what I gotta do (Leave me now) Get ridda you (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave leave bad thoughts (Get some peace and quiet) (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave me now (Get ridda you) (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave leave sad thoughts (Get some peace and quiet) (What I gotta do what I gotta do) Leave me now (Get ridda you) (Putting my mind at ease) Leave leave bad thoughts (Putting my mind at ease ) Leave me now (Glorious victorious) Leave leave sad thoughts (Restful dreams) Leave me now (Putting my mind at ease) Putting my mind at ease (Putting my mind at ease) Putting my mind at ease (Glorious) Glorious (Victorious) Victorious (Restful dreams) Glorious Victorious Putting my mind at ease (Putting my mind at ease) Putting my mind at ease (Mind at ease) Glorious (Glorious) Victorious (Victorious) Restful dreams (Glorious) (Victorious) Glorious Victorious Glorious Victorious Glorious
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Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing In the sun growing In sync with the plan Baskin’ in the glow Knowing In the glow knowing Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing In the sun growing In sync with the plan Baskin’ in the glow Knowing In the glow knowing Knowing knowing Knowing knowing Yeah let me climb Let me climb All the way to the sun Yeah let me climb Let me climb All the way to the sun Yeah let me climb Let me climb All the way to the sun Yeah let me climb Let me climb All the way to the sun Cause I’m Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing (Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing) In sync with the plan (Imma plant growin’ Imma plant growin’) Baskin’ in the glow knowing (In sync with the plan Baskin’ in the glow knowing) Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing (Imma plant growin’ Imma plant growin’) In the sun Growing In sync with the plan Baskin’ in the glow Knowing (Imma plant growin’ Imma plant growin’) In the glow In the glow Knowing Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing In the glow Knowing Feeling like a plant sitting the sun Growing In the sun growing In sync with the plan Basking in the glow Knowing Growing In sync with the plan Baskin’ in the glow Knowing In the glow Knowing Feeling like a plant Sitting in the sun Growing In the glow Knowing Feeling like a plant In the sun Growing Sitting in the sun Growing In sync with the plan Baskin’ in the glow Knowing
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about

There is a cinematic quality to “Our Roots Run Deep”. Dominique Fils-Aimé frames her latest album with a loose, dreamlike narrative structure that tells a story of growth. The first track sets the stage with the phrase: “our roots run deep underground”. Along the way, there are a myriad of human challenges and forms of interference. An underlying life force presses on. The final track closes with the lyric: “let me climb all the way to the sun”.

Dominique provides a spaciousness in her work by creating her own musical language. She layers a variety of catchy, wordless vocal licks that feel like mantras or prayers—repeating, soothing the nervous system, and distinguishing her sound. These patterns don’t have any literary definitions attached to them so they escape the clutches of our interpreting minds. The result is a sonic space where the listener can feel and dream alongside innovative melodic structures.

“To Walk A Way” marks a shift in the narrative. A song that embraces the freedom that can come from change. A clapping beat, joyful trumpets, and the warm sound of hand drums radiate an energy of encouragement. Dominique’s bright vocals bring an infectious positivity, nudging the listener forward.

“Quiet Down The Voices” embodies Dominique’s songwriting style. She enters a mood with one vocal riff which she texturizes and branches off from—creating a variety of counter melodies, giving the song contour and shape. This approach allows her to build the track from the ground up, influencing the musicality of a song without picking up an instrument.

For Dominique, nature acts as an anchor—a source of inspiration that provides her with metaphors to express the unique but interconnected journey of a human being. Her lyrics bring a calming clarity to the already spacious atmosphere encompassing the album: “Just like the tide gets high, my love will grow back”. These elements are intricately balanced, with an ear for subtlety, creating beautiful melodic terrains. The album traverses these soundscapes. Each song feels like stepping foot into a new habitat.

“Our Roots Run Deep” is an album that can be played from start to finish. Songs move in organic sequence—flowing leisurely, falling dramatically and shaping the environment. This style of continuity allows the audience time and space to sink into Dominique’s world on a trip of their own.

credits

released September 22, 2023

All songs written by Dominique Fils-Aimé

Vocals: Dominique Fils-Aimé
Bass: Jacques Roy
Drums: Frantz-Lee Leonard
Keys: David Osei Afrifa
Percussion: Elli Miller Maboungou
Trumpet: Hichem Khalfa
Guitar: Etienne Miousse
Didgeridoo: Kevin Annocque

Photography: Jetro Emilcar
Artwork: Siou-Min Julien
Executive producer: Kevin Annocque

Recorded at Les Studios Opus in Assomption, Canada.
Produced, mixed and engineered by Jacques Roy. Additional engineering by Steeve St-Pierre.
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering in Montreal, Canada.

Ensoul Records, 2023.

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Dominique Fils-Aimé Montreal, Québec

Dominique Fils-Aimé [FEES-em-AY] is a JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter from Montreal. Her ambitious album trilogy conceptualizes the history of African American music. Dominique reflects on the social realities that influenced the genres of blues, jazz and soul and channels that spirit into her own work. ... more

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