EMBER SWIFT: LENTIC (CAN)

Ember Swift’s new project entitled “Lentic” is a case where East meets West may be a cliché, but there is nothing stale about this bold and beautiful CD. In fact, Lentic is a refreshing step in a new direction – electronic music meets folk – and is truly a sonic representation of two countries: China and Canada. This “folktronica” project is both organic (acoustic and traditional) and electronic (beats and grooves). Lentic features Chinese instrumentation (specifically the guzheng), lyrics in both Mandarin and English, and, consistent with Ember Swift’s musical outpourings, several tips of the hat to diverse styles and musical eras within the arrangements. Ember’s luminous voice singing in English and Mandarin provides the link that ties and unifies the songs together, as well as providing sheer pleasure to any music fan.

Well known as an articulate and frequently topical songwriter, Ember lets Lentic’s music do the talking more than on any of her other nine recordings.

In a world of musical clichés, Lentic is exactly the kind of music that rewards discerning fans, and Ember Swift remains exactly who she is an extraordinary artist producing extraordinary work.

Two worlds, one artist.

Date performing: 31 December 2009
Stage: The Lyrebird

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