# J'connais rien à l'astronomie — Dany Placard

- **Artist:** [Dany Placard](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2020-01-24
- **Record Label:** Simone Records
- **Total Tracks:** 8
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/jconnais-rien-a-lastronomie
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/6QOpa83ynoOIdHD8YiSN1n

## The Story of the Release

J'connais rien a l'astronomie is the 2020 album by Quebec singer-songwriter and producer Dany Placard. Self-produced at Studio Le Nid in Saint-Zenon, the record marks an inspired journey into 1970s psychedelic rock, analog synth textures, and poetic francophone storytelling.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Dany Placard livre une oeuvre audacieuse et inspirée où le rock psychédélique planant rencontre une poésie francophone sans compromis sur J'connais rien à l'astronomie."
> — **Le Canal Auditif** (2020-01-31) [Read Article](https://lecanalauditif.ca/critiques/dany-placard-jconnais-rien-a-lastronomie/)

> "Dany Placard proves to be an indispensable creative anchor across Quebec's thriving independent songcraft landscape."
> — **Exclaim!** (2021-09-21) [Read Article](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/julie_doiron_i_thought_of_you_album_announcement)

## Official Music Videos & Visual Direction

### "Dany Placard - There Was a Friend (part 1) (Official Video)" (Official Music Video)
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXHYltXgz2Q
- **Visual & Directorial Credits:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. There Was a Friend (part 1) (5:00)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Synthesizers [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Julie Doiron**: Backing Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/julie-doiron)

### 02. There Was a Friend (part2) (4:56)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Julie Doiron**: Backing Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/julie-doiron)

### 03. Tu me manques (4:48)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

### 04. Pulperie (5:41)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

### 05. Too Late (2:40)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

### 06. Plancher (4:18)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

### 07. Le lièvre (4:26)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

### 08. Maman (8:59)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Dany Placard**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizers [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/dany-placard)

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