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Imogen: A heap of creativity

April 11th 2006 07:57
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She's certainly not the most conventional of artists, but Imogen Heap brings something to music that is so lacking amongst others that it seems totally unnatural to hear her for the first time. Yet the British artist, who is also part of the duet Frou Frou, still manages to penetrate the market, not only through her solo and duet albums, but also through her music's appearance in tv shows and movies ranging from the OC, to Shrek 2 and Garden State. Her music, which can only be conventionally described as a form of indie pop, combines so many different instruments and effects that you have no idea what the next track will be like.


The 2005 Album, "Speak For Yourself," is definitely the best example of her unique ability to twist music to her tastes and wishes. Tracks like "Headlock" and "Daylight Robbery" are a cool and comfortable mix of pop melodies and strange instruments. However, the highlight of the album has to be the fifth track, "Hide and Seek," best known for its appearance during the funeral at the end of the O.C. Season 2.
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It does not do this song justice to simply call it "a capella" because, while there are no definite appearances of conventional instruments, the vocals have effects in such a way that there is the illusion of an organ of some type faintly in the background. Yet, this song is truly one that can make grown men cry, and is a good example of the O.C.'s ability not only to choose good music but also to implement it properly with its video. Nevertheless, the slow and sad overtones of this track are quickly interrupted by her trademark fast pop songs. While the track seems almost out of place, it is truly a song to behold. Even if you're against pop, indie, any of that stuff, check her out, because her music is truly a sound to behold.


Links:

Official Site

Imogen Heap MySpace Profile - Check out "Goodnight and Go" and definitely "Hide and Seek."

A Clip From Her "Goodnight and Go" Film Clip - Truly tweaker stuff. Beware the Evil Rabbit.

Last.Fm Profile

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Comment by Cibbuano

April 11th 2006 22:48


Hunt Famous
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You cried?

She looks like a cutie patootie...

Comment by Jimbo

April 11th 2006 23:02
Not literally but it's an emotional song.

Comment by Anonymous

September 21st 2006 01:14
you sound like a guy

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