Cedric Noel Cedric Noel Montréal Cedric Noel is a songwriter, bassist, collaborator and producer currently based in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Since 2010 Noel has released a number of full length albums, EPs and collaborative works which have ranged from melodic pop to ambient to improvisational soundscapes. His most recent releases include a duo of well-received singles from his r&b/pop project Special Solace and 2018's ambient pop album For Empty Pairs.