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| birth_place = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1963}}<!-- {{birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
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| instrument = Vocals
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| genre = [[Synthpop]], pop
| occupation = Tv presenter, singer
| genre = [[Synthpop]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
| years_active = 1982–1986
| occupation = TV Presenter/Singer
| years_active = 1982{{dash}}1986
| label = Illusion, Saisons, Musi-video
| associated_acts = [[Nudimension]]
| label = Illusion, Saisons, Musi-video
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'''Anne Marie Cyr''' (born 1963) is a French Canadian [[singer]], [[TV presenter]] and occasional model; who was active during the early 1980s. Born and raised in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]] Cyr came to prominence in her late teens on Montreal cable television assisting and presenting on shows such as ''[[Musi-Video]]'' (a forerunner to Canada's [[MuchMusic]]). She fitted in her TV presenting and Pop career with studying Communications at Montreal's [[Concordia University (Quebec)|Concordia University]].
'''Anne Marie Cyr''' (born 1963) was a French Canadian TV presenter and occasional model; who was active during the early 1980s. Born and raised in [[Montreal]], Quebec, Canada, Cyr came to prominence in her late teens on Montreal cable television assisting and presenting on shows such as ''[[Musi-Video]]'' (a forerunner to Canada's ''[[MuchMusic]]''). She fitted in her TV presenting and pop career with studying communications at Montreal's [[Concordia University (Quebec)|Concordia University]].


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<ref name="Jackson">{{cite book|last =Jackson|first = Rick|title = Encyclopaedia of Canadian rock, pop and folk music|publisher = Quarry Press, Kingston, ON, Canada|year = 1994|isbn = 1-55082-107-5}}</ref><ref name="Where Are They Now">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2B5vJogPs YouTube: "Where Are They Now? - "Nudimension"]</ref>
While working at Musi-video she was asked to provide female backing vocals for the new studio [[Synthpop]] band [[Nudimension]] who were appearing on the show.


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In early 1983, Nudimension released the [[francophone]] single "[[Amour Programmé]]" which was a synthpop song by singer/drummer songwriter Louis Rondeau (former singer/drummer/songwriter for the [[222s]]) and Cyr performed the spoken word elements of the track. Released on the Ciel and Saisons labels principally in Quebec, it became a minor hit in the [[francophone]] regions of Canada; and by export in France and remaining North America. Cyr and Rondeau appeared together on the Canadian network TV show ''Lautrec '83'' (presented by [[Donald Lautrec]]) to promote the single, her highest-profile TV performance. She also appeared on [[CFCF-DT|CFCF-TV]] on Friday night's ''Nite Life'' presented by Peter King, representing <ref name="Where Are They Now"/>
Originally selected to appear with Nudimension mainly for her good looks, it would soon become apparent to band founders Louis Rondeau and Marc Fontaine that Cyr was also a very competent, bilingual vocalist, and she was retained to work on the Band's two albums (one in French and the other in English)


Cyr continues to live in Montreal, but no longer works in the media.
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She would go on to become the band's most prominent female vocalist; although she was never considered a permanent member of the band, Cyr is synonymous with Nudimension.<ref name="Jackson">{{cite book|last =Jackson|first = Rick|authorlink = |title = Encyclopaedia of Canadian rock, pop and folk music|publisher = Quarry Press, Kingston, ON, Canada|series = |year = 1994|doi = |isbn = 1-55082-107-5}}</ref><ref name="Where Are They Now">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2B5vJogPs YouTube: "Where Are They Now? - "Nudimension"]</ref>

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In early 1983 Nudimension released the [[francophone]] single "[[Amour Programmé]]" which was a synthpop duet between band founder Louis Rondeau (former drummer for the [[222s]]) and Cyr. Released on the Saisons label principally in Quebec, it became a minor hit in the [[francophone]] regions of Canada; and by export in [[France]] and remaining North America. Cyr and Rondeau appeared together on the Canadian network TV show ''Lautrec '83'' (presented by [[Donald Lautrec]]) to promote the single, her highest-profile TV performance. She also appeared on [[CFCF-DT|CFCF-TV]] Friday night's 'Nite Life' presented by Peter King, representing Nudimension.

Four other singles followed, including the English ''"[[The Best of Nudimension#Track listing|Big Boy]]"'' and French ''"[[The Best of Nudimension#Track listing|Hors La Loi (Anne Marie version)]]"'' which both featured Cyr on lead vocals and acted as a clear demonstration of her vocal range in both languages.

But without the commercial success that "Amour Programmé" achieved, and the fact that manager Ben Kaye preferred to devote more time to his other 1983 signing, (the then little known) [[Celine Dion]],<ref name="Where Are They Now"/> Nudimension floundered; and beyond 1986 Cyr did not work with the band further.<ref name="Jackson"/> Nudimension itself would eventually stop recording around 1990.<ref name="Where Are They Now"/>

Cyr continues to live in Montreal, but no longer works in the media. The majority of Cyr's work with Nudimension is featured on their 2009 greatest hits album [[The Best of Nudimension]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
Cyr only ever recorded with Nudimension and is listed as a ‘Special Guest’ on record sleeves. She was Nudimension’s principal female vocalist and appears in the following releases:
Cyr only ever recorded with Nudimension and is listed as a "special guest" on record sleeves. She was Nudimension's principal female vocalist and appears in the following releases:


* [[Amour Programmé]] - 1983 (Fr)
* "[[Amour Programmé]]" – 1983 (Fr)
* [[Obsession (Nudimension song)|Obsession]] - 1983 (Fr)
* "[[Obsession (Nudimension song)|Obsession]]" – 1983 (Fr)
* Rendezvous - 1983 (En)
* "Rendezvous" – 1983 (En)
* Hors La Loi - 1984 (Fr)
* "Hors la loi" – 1984 (Fr)
* Big Boy - 1984 (En)
* "Big Boy" – 1984 (En)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSgS8pl2hjg 2011 Short Documentary on Anne-Marie Cyr] <!-- NB This link is to Musi-Video's Official YT Channel and the video is released under a Creative Commons licence, See [[WP:YT]] and discuss before removing-->
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjHQyaK8ZMY 2024 Documentary on Anne-Marie Cyr] <!-- NB This link is to Musi-Video's Official YT Channel and the video is released under a Creative Commons licence, See [[WP:YT]] and discuss before removing-->
*[http://psyquebelique.blogspot.com/2009/05/obsession-nudimension-1984.html Article on the formation of Nudimension] {{fr icon}}
*[http://psyquebelique.blogspot.com/2009/05/obsession-nudimension-1984.html Article on the formation of Nudimension] {{in lang|fr}}


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Latest revision as of 23:19, 19 August 2024

Anne Marie Cyr
Born1963 (age 60–61)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresSynthpop, pop
Occupation(s)Tv presenter, singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1982–1986
LabelsIllusion, Saisons, Musi-video
Song samples
"Big Boy" (English)

Anne Marie Cyr (born 1963) was a French Canadian TV presenter and occasional model; who was active during the early 1980s. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Cyr came to prominence in her late teens on Montreal cable television assisting and presenting on shows such as Musi-Video (a forerunner to Canada's MuchMusic). She fitted in her TV presenting and pop career with studying communications at Montreal's Concordia University.

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In early 1983, Nudimension released the francophone single "Amour Programmé" which was a synthpop song by singer/drummer songwriter Louis Rondeau (former singer/drummer/songwriter for the 222s) and Cyr performed the spoken word elements of the track. Released on the Ciel and Saisons labels principally in Quebec, it became a minor hit in the francophone regions of Canada; and by export in France and remaining North America. Cyr and Rondeau appeared together on the Canadian network TV show Lautrec '83 (presented by Donald Lautrec) to promote the single, her highest-profile TV performance. She also appeared on CFCF-TV on Friday night's Nite Life presented by Peter King, representing [2]

Cyr continues to live in Montreal, but no longer works in the media.

Discography

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Cyr only ever recorded with Nudimension and is listed as a "special guest" on record sleeves. She was Nudimension's principal female vocalist and appears in the following releases:

  • "Amour Programmé" – 1983 (Fr)
  • "Obsession" – 1983 (Fr)
  • "Rendezvous" – 1983 (En)
  • "Hors la loi" – 1984 (Fr)
  • "Big Boy" – 1984 (En)

References

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  1. ^ Jackson, Rick (1994). Encyclopaedia of Canadian rock, pop and folk music. Quarry Press, Kingston, ON, Canada. ISBN 1-55082-107-5.
  2. ^ a b YouTube: "Where Are They Now? - "Nudimension"
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