If you're not familiar with Imogen Heap, and your musical taste knows no boundaries then run as quick as you can to buy her new album "Ellipse".
Imogen is a classically trained musician and vocalist who has been creating some of the most interesting and beautiful music for years. Some of you may know her work from the movie "Garden State" ... she was in a group named "Frou Frou" and co-wrote/performed a song on that soundtrack called "Let Go".
I have been patiently waiting for her latest album for a while. My excitement grew when I read an article about the process of creating this album.
She actually recorded the entire album in her childhood home which she purchased strictly for this purpose. Imogen turned her old room into a studio and did all of the arrangements and vocals in the modified space. She mixed everything right there in the same room. It's an amazing piece of work that is truly inspiring.
In particular you must listen to a song called "Earth". This song utilizes only her vocals as instruments and is just amazing to dissect. The song contains over 100 tracks of vocals recorded....it's simply amazing.
I have found myself playing one of my favorite games with this album. When I purchase full albums on ITunes I will let them go in to my library in alphabetical order (without track numbers). Then (being the total geek that I am) I will attempt to arrange the songs in the order I think they should appear on the released CD.
It not only gives me a little to study regarding music, but it matches my wits against the real pros out there. Rarely do I get more than 4 or 5 correct, but still it's a learning process.
Do yourself a favor..give a listen.
