Singer, songwriter, and founding member of Quebec-based band Serge Fiori reportedly passed away on June 24, 2025. According to CTV News, the singer passed away in his home in Lac St-Jean due to medical reasons. His passing has left many shocked due to his significant presence in the French music industry.
Louis Valois reportedly spoke to Serge Fiori a few days before his passing. He expressed shock and noted,
“I didn’t expect that I’d die so fast. I was talking to him three, two nights ago. He was like, okay, he was sick for sure."
In his career, Fiori released three albums with his bandmates, including their self-titled album, "Harmonium, Si On Avait Besoin d’Une Cinquieme Saison, L’Heptade."
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In Remembrance: 10 best Serge Fiori songs of all time

Serge Fiori reportedly breathed his last at the age of 73 in his humble abode. The news was reportedly first disclosed by Serge Grimaux, Fiori's manager for "36 years." He wrote,
“It is with immense sorrow that we inform you that, in the early hours of this Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Serge Fiori passed away after a long illness."
He added,
"Serge left this world as he lived—wearing that legendary smile that lit up everyone who knew him, everyone to whom he brought immense joy, and the nation he called his own, held forever in his heart and in his boundless love for it."
We are taking a look at Fiori's ten best French songs of all time:
1. Pour un instant
One of the most popular tracks from their debut album, Harmonium. The first album reportedly championed folk-rock themes. Pour un instant has a gentle vibe and reminiscent themes.
2. Le mond est virtuel
Released in 2014, the song was a poignant reminder of how life has changed since the virtual intervention and digitisation.
3. Un musicien parmi tant d'autres
A Reddit user (@castob) and fan described it as one of the band's biggest songs and wrote,
"their biggest song everyone here know it by hearth at least the chorus."
4. Comme un fou
Comme un fou is a deeply layered track that touches on psychological and emotional themes. It is also one of the longest tracks in L'Heptade.
One user wrote,
"L’Heptade is one of my favorite album of all time and Comme un fou is a masterpiece."
5. Histoires Sans Parole
Harmonium was reportedly described as a progressive band, ahead of its time. Histoires Sans Parole is a soulful rendition from Si On Avait Besoin d’Une Cinquieme Saison.
6. Harmonium
From the self-titled album, the track is for beginners who are exploring Harmonium. The track reveals the band's character and grit.
7. Dixie
A charming and light track that can play as movie soundtracks or even during a study session!
8. Chanson noire
Psychological themes reportedly appeared through multiple tracks in Fiori's work. Chanson noire is reportedly another track that explores deeper emotional themes, including sadness and disconnection.
9. Le dome
Serge Fiori's self-titled album came a couple of decades after he ventured into science and meditation. The tracks from the album reflect his learnings and have a nuanced meditative experience.
"After years of working behind the scenes on film scores and meditation music, Fiori returned with a self-titled solo album in 2014."
10. Vert
A gentle and flowing song, but it becomes a bit heavy during the middle. A reviewer wrote,
"Beautiful start with the flute and then with the phrasing of acoustic guitar and singing in French."
Fans and the music industry are mourning the loss of Harmonium frontman Serge Fiori. Which is your favorite song by Harmonium? Tell us in the comments below.