So I discovered this woman over the weekend. I was immediately attracted to the CD cover. She calls herself Sóley ('Sunflowers' in Icelandic). And I AM IN LOVE, and really wanted to share. I haven't reacted to music so emotionally in years. And when I say years, I mean at least 5, at least. My gosh, the tears, this music evoked so many tears last night ...There are SO many amazing tracks, each one quite different, and equally brilliant, so I found it really hard to choose one to embed here. I had to do the eenie meeney miney mo, thingy ...
Have a listen, but seriously, listen to more than just this one!
PS: Big thank you to Len Lambert for helping me promote Fabric today!
Not my kind of music, but she has a nice voice.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of her. The album cover is kind of creepy, yet there's something else about it that gives me a soft, compassionate feel. Intriguing...
ReplyDeleteWow, her voice is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI feel like that about Bjork. I have all her albums. Her voice is so unique and she's just so aware of sounds and rhythm. Medulla, her all vocal album, is immense.
Yes, loved it. Just like books and music - I love finding ones I really connect to!
ReplyDeleteit says my video player is too small. I think blogger is just being a snob. Size shouldn't matter...:)
ReplyDeleteYeah! It's not often you and I share the same taste in music, but LOve this one.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is nice. I have definitely fallen in love to sounds--usually voices--men's that have a cry of pain to them, typically with a metal or alternative style for a nice contrast.
ReplyDeletecool stuff! This reminds me of something, but I can't place it yet... hmm... But I like it very much. I'll check this out more. Thanks!
ReplyDelete(I was like that w/Flo + the Machine.)
Smooth sounds. 'Sunflowers' in Icelandic. Nice
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of her, but like her a lot. Her music is dark, but not overpowering. I've fallen in love at first sound a few times. Like just now! I'm off to hear more. Thanks...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved hearing this song- such a beautiful melancholy sound-very unique. I will definitely be looking into more about this artist. The images are fantastic. Wonderful post! Thanks : ) ~ Jess
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I love finding new music!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful melody.
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with Enya like that.
I hadn't heard of her before. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI like that. I kept trying to identify what it sounded like - Nina Nastasia, Coco Rosie, Josephine Foster? - but nothing really fits, which is always a good sign!
ReplyDeleteCool.