Saint-Vil, Eddy

Artist/Band/Group Birthday :	09/09/1960(Age 64)
Born In/Current Location :	Miragôane/US
Occupation(s) :	Guitar, Songwriter, producer
Genres :	Compas Direct
Solo/Band/Group :	Zin

With his reserved air, Eddy Saint-Vil personifies the profile of the artist despite himself. Yet this plural talent has always held the upper hand; whatever the discipline in which he is engaged. Already a kid, he is the model student of the Brothers John XXIII of the Bicentenary. Availing itself in basic materials, as well as sports. Obviously, it was at the Institution Saint-Louis de Gonzague that he demonstrated his consistency. By asserting himself both at the classical level, as well as in football, as a prodigy of the sports academy of this famous establishment. It must be said that academic and sporting insights are not the only motivations of the astonishing teenager, who is also infatuated with music. Also infatuated, that he was introduced to the guitar by the illustrious Boulo Valcourt,

In addition to being largely impressed by the flamboyant and singular claws of his idol Eddy Woolley of the “Difficiles”, then maestro of the “DP Express”. This is how the vogue of the time inspired him to explore. Although, the obligations of a studious student, under the rigorous education of his father and of an emerging footballer have taken precedence over music which is only a hobby at this point. Particularly the guitar of which he applied himself to auscultate the chords. Inevitably at his departure for the outside, a necessary stage of consecutive generations; and brilliant young people like Eddy who had no choice but to take to the sea to have a certain future. In the meantime, he is admitted to City College in NY, where he persists in his positive steps. Student of electronic engineering and,

And at the same time as his explosion in inter-university football and the opportunity to have honored his faculty, which did so in honorary plaques, still adorning the sports grounds of the university. Always in the same momentum of the student clubs of yesteryear, from university and community centers to cultural events; which motivated the young academic. Who had the idea of ​​bringing his guitar; that he had long neglected in favor of studies, to accompany ” performers ” during student celebrations. In addition to the encouragement of Jean Michel Théodate [1], and of a school entourage which is acquired to him. These little campus parties follow, which meanwhile feature a young budding artist. His name is: Alex Abellard,” Hey ” to success, with Danielle Thermidor.

THIS IS HOW BETWEEN ALEX THE MAESTRO AND ALLAN THE STAR, EDDY REMAINED THE DISCREET LEADER OF THE GROUP, “THE QUIET MAN”, AS HIS PEERS CALLED HIM.

Their innate artistic flair brings them closer and closer. And Alex, who was already exploring the various peripheral sounds in his makeshift studio as a young avant-garde, in tandem with bassist Gardy Jean Charles, asked Eddy to come and take part in the adventure. At this stage, the three are inundated by a cloud of aspirants: Régine Thadal, Jean Emmanuel Thadal, Schéa Caze, Sito Cavé Jr among others, and his eldest Allan Cavé, son of a poet and emulator of Joël Widmaïer; which is not, however, unanimous, but ended up winning. Together, they formed the backbone of the “Zin” group whose university meetings were the first supporters who allowed the young group to think outside the box. Obviously Eddy him, meanwhile, must return to square one. Relearning his musical subjects on the job.

By tackling a very personal style, influenced by various parameters of the konpa, infused with picturesque ranges. This is how between Alex the maestro and Allan the star, Eddy remained the discreet leader of the group, “the quiet man” , as his peers called him. Composing the first two introductory hits such as: ‘ ‘ Pa dekouraje ” , which he first sang, before giving it to Allan. And ” Fèm vole ” , one of the mega-hits of that time; having constituted with: ” Nouvèl jenerasyon ” (Skandal), ” Fidel ” (Zenlen), ” Sa fè mal ” (Partners / Kajou), ” Flanm ”(Emelyne), true generational hymns. At the same time as the take-off of the group “Zin”, in which he held the multiple functions of: guitarist, singer, composer, arranger, co-founder, administrator and sound technician. He is also a specialist at Bell Communications in NJ. Although at this juncture, and despite obtaining his master’s degree in computer science, he decided to prioritize music.

Getting together with Alex to change the archaic structures of the local show biz. In the consolidation of a recording studio, a production and distribution company, and other modern structures that have allowed them to be free from ” BS productions ”. In any case, under the enticing strings of Eddy, the “Zin” has become a “power house” in the Caribbean musical arena. In addition to the building ingredients that have spread so much contagion of new and motivating music. Applying to break down barriers in valuing female voices on the konpa stage . And Eddy is all at the same time, enthroned in the shadows in the manner of George Harrison ” The quiet Beatle ”in the middle of the flamboyant Mc. Cartney and Lennon; the same as for Ed, with the demonstrative ” double Al ”.

Songs that caused a riot during the group’s performances on stages around the world. Asserting himself in the industry with arguments, composing for and, producing artists like Shirley Desgrottes, Liza Williams, Chris etc. Until the turn signals have cooled in the face of the vagaries of competition. In addition to the mood swings of the star Allan, who wanted to stand on his own feet. In this time of crisis, Eddy once again showed plasticity. Taking the opportunity to get a new master’s degree in maths and education, while reviving his vocation as a teacher. In the meantime, enjoy a game of football. As we have assiduously done during the ” nineties ”, with the whole gang at South-Shore HS, then at Seaview, Brooklyn at the start of this millennium. Occasionally rewarding me caviar of passes, worthy of a Platini. Subsequently, Allan flew “solo”, while Alex tells him of his condition has communication projects to carry out. This is how, for more than a decade, the “Zin” knew how to distinguish between things. Establishing a base of supporters who love their ‘groove’. Propelled by the singular and dualistic touch of Saint-Vil, diffuses a resonance that is both melodic and eurythmic. With passing chords, declamatory arpeggios and chanterelle strings; in addition to the downsides suavely spraying the decibels. In any case, in a multidirectional context, he was able to provide the style and the know-how. Composing the majority of the tubes of the group such as:pa dekouraje, fèm vole, tou kole, opa, men Zin, pou ou, nan nannan, pataje, pale palew, macho siwo, yo pou Zin, all the way, se ou, toi, yon lòt fwa, pawòl la pale, pap kitew ale, lanmou, ki mele m, kòmanw ye, or jwenn bout mwen, pi réd, m’anvi wèw, pa okipe l, di papi wi, boubout, hasta la vista, fèl pou mwen, pa gen danje, 3 lèt sèlman , ban mwen lanmou, aswè a, Rosie, i love you, li bon, groov la, vakans, happy birthday, banm tikal, padone m, chofe, lemante m, ti randevou, poko poko, koyo elt.  

While Eddy Saint-Vil for his part is happy to assert himself in university education allowing him to monetize his science. Since music is not the only medium that feeds Ed and Al. No wonder the group has put itself on the back burner, without even burning its last stages. Leaving a ‘fan-base’ who always reverences at them with every reunion performance. Giving the ‘ quiet man’ the opportunity over the past decade to come out of his sabbatical, in his corners of Georgia and then Florida. In order to recharge one’s batteries, but above all to grant this “groove” of which he is one of the makers and one of the reasons that “Yo pou Zin” .

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