Thierry Amar

Biography

Thierry Amar is a Canadian musician, producer, and engineer from Montreal, known for his foundational role in the post-rock and experimental music scenes. He is a core member of the influential bands Godspeed You! Black Emperor, where he plays bass and contrabass, and a co-founder of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Amar's distinctive work on both electric bass and double bass is a key component of his bands' immense, dynamic sound. He is also a member of the Yiddish folk group Black Ox Orkestar. Beyond performing, Amar is a co-owner and engineer at the famed #Hotel2Tango# recording studio, a central hub for #Constellation Records# artists.