Inga Liljeström
Country of origin:
Australia
Type of music generally:
Beautiful & fierce eclectic ectronica, alternative pop
Status:
Most recent release, Elk (2003)
See also:
Ilka Liljeström's site
Comparisons:
Björk, Portishead, lamb, etc.
Covers/own material:
Own, occasional co-writing
General comments:
Her label says "Imagine Björk, Portishead + lamb on the set of David Lynch film" and that does somehow describe what's going on with her sound. She has a deepish raspy/edgy voice and the songwriting is cinematic and powerful. There are a lot of strings and beats making the sound both earthy and flowing. I see the lamb similarities, especially. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Elk is the only one I've heard
Recordings:
- Urchin (1998)
- Elk (2003)
Elk
Release info:
2003—Groovescooter—GS011
Availability:
See Groovescooter Records site for info
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Ilka Liljeström—vocals, string arrangements, guitars, soundscapes, keyboards
Guest artists:
Haydn Walker—string arrangements, guitars
Michael Lira—string arrangements, guitars, double bass
Jacob Cook—beats
Bob Scott—beats
Liberty Kerr-guitars
Tim Rollinson—guitars
Clare Coooper—harp
Veronique Serret—violin
Natasha Rumiz—viola
Anthea Scott-Mitchell—cello
Peter Miller—whistle
Michael McMenomy—166mm projectos
Paul Searles—soundscapes, keyboards
Will Frasiersoundscapes, keyboards
3 Sloth—trumpet
Cameron Undy—double bass
Lloyd Swanton—double bass
Produced by:
Ilka Liljeström and Liberty Keer (and one track with Bob Skot)
Comments:
This is one of the most eclectic albums I've heard in ages. There's a lot of trip-hop electronica on it, but there are also several stripped-down songs, so there are rich soundscapes but also simply powerful ballads. Evocative music, and highly recommended. I love this. (Neile)
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