Pronunciation of Lanois

[James]

Dear all,

I am currently engaged in a heated debate with a friend in relation to the pronunciation of 'Lanois'.  I know what you're thinking; "get a life" all that shit.  Well back off if that's the case.  Its not the point.  

I say its Lanois as in 'Stella ArtOIS'.  (ie. lanWAH)

He says its Lanois as in 'IllinOIS'.  (ie. lanOY)

Help?

[maninashed]

LanWAH.
The family themselves put a very hard 'A' sound at the end on the Rocky World vid. You're right anyway.

[James]

Thanks very much for the reply.  Many hours of argument will not be required now. But the best part is that I was right!  Hoorah!

Cheers,

James.

Btw.  I have heaps of Daniel-produced albums, (Oh Mercy and Wrecking Ball my favourites) all of which I love, but I don't actually have any of his solo stuff.  What's a good one to start on?

[maninashed]

They are all great to be honest, but Acadie is probably the best place to start, although if you're a fan of Wreaking Ball, Shine has a similar atmosphere, plus guest vocals from Emmylou.