Adrina Thorpe

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November 02, 2004

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Adrina Thorpe [vocals, piano, songwriter]

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Influences:

sarah mclachlan, tori amos, jewel, coldplay, palo alto, loreena mckennitt, chantal kreviazuk, paula cole, alanis morissette, norah jones, evanescence, sixpence none the richer, sigur ros, nichole nordeman, dido, emiliana torrini, five for fighting, natalie merchant.

Sounds Like:

Although Adrina Thorpe may be best known for her writing and vocals on the international trance hit "Who Will Find Me" (DJ Shah feat Adrina Thorpe: Armada Records, 2007) which the world's number one DJ, Armin Van Buuren, has spun for crowds of 30,000+ and named his favorite song for the last two years, Adrina' passion has always been for music in the contemplative alternative pop genre. Adrina Thorpe's sophomore solo album, "Halflight & Shadows" is not your typical album of love songs. Below its surface, it chronicles the eternal struggle of light against the darkness, and the yearning that each of us faces everyday, the quest for a beautiful life. As the songs were collected over the course of a few years writing, a theme emerged, with concepts of light, dark, day, night, shadows, midnight, sunlight, starlight etc... weaving in and out of the lyrics. It gradually became evident that this was a thematic album, and the songs are ordered to progress from dark to light. The album deals with with the quintessential struggles of life in a world where there is no light without dark, no joy without pain. Songs like "Kiss the Day" and "Heal" deal with learning to appreciate what you have and focus on the lovely even in the darkest and most painful of times, whereas songs like "Domino", "Everything Changes" and "Walk" deal with directly rejecting the lies that hold us captive, in the fight for freedom. The songs carry multiple meanings and layers, as songs about love, life, spiritual battles and a resilient choice to find beauty in the midst of a chaotic world. The songs are ordered progressively with a hidden "character" who journeys from the darkest brokenness to becoming transformed and swept away by beauty. May these songs take you on a journey as well.

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press quotes:

"Thorpe's mastery of the keys is comparable to Sarah McLachlan and Norah Jones, while her breathy, airy vocal style is reminiscent of Enya and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer. ...Adrina Thorpe is destined for bigger and better things and could well lead the next generation of pianists/storytellers." MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE "Compelling Southern California singer/songwriter/pianist Adrina Thorpe offers mesmerizing down-tempo rock-folk-pop. Though you may detect echoes of Tori Amos and other musical icons, Thorpe's lovely voice and profoundly moving songs enable her to carve a niche all her own. "Round the Bend" is an exquisite, soaring creation. Thorpe appears to be a talent on the brink of a major breakthrough.” –Palo Alto Daily News "an impressive debut album, packed with thoughtful songs that are beautifully written, beautifully arranged, beautifully performed and beautifully sung. Drawing deep from the well of a host of great singer-songwriters, from Carole King through to Tori Amos, Thorpe succeeds without ever freefalling into the all too common trap of imitation. Rather, the album portrays a noble interplay of heritage and influence, and it's to startling effect. ...With lots more songs where these came from, Thorpe looks set to have a long and prosperous career." -thetrousers.co.uk

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official bio

Get free songs from Adrina's new album, Halflight & Shadows, by signing up for the mailing list at www.adrinathorpe.com! Singer/songwriter/pianist Adrina Thorpe released her much-anticipated sophomore album, Halflight & Shadows, on June 30, 2009. Halflight & Shadows illuminates the eternal struggle of light against the darkness and the yearning that each of us faces everyday, the quest for a beautiful life. Adrina Thorpe's style reflects the softer side of music, with a haunting voice and a delicate touch at the piano. “Emptiness inspires me. Silence beckons me, thrills me, fills me with ideas. I love to write. It's a passion I've had since I was very little. Melodies are all little miracles, and the perfect arrangements are like discovering heaven. I hope I can contribute beauty to the silence of the air,” confides Southern California native Thorpe. The recording of Halflight & Shadows was the product of a transatlantic collaboration as classically-trained Thorpe enlisted the help of some of her close musician friends, including Tuscany, Italy-based producer Filippo Gaetani (My Excellence, Ken Andrews), drummer Randy Cooke (Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Five for Fighting), cellist Dave Takahashi (Sheryl Crow, Sting, Kanye West), violinist Chris Woods (Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson) and drummer Fernando Sanchez (Luis Fonsi, Charlotte Martin). Eagerly anticipated, Halflight & Shadows became a fan-funded album as individuals around the globe enthusiastically donated to help fund its production. Since releasing her debut album Elusive, Thorpe has gained a considerable following and earned continued success. Many tracks from Elusive were featured on TV networks CW and Lifetime, as well as in several independent films. “Who Will Find Me,” the joint effort of Thorpe and DJ Shah, became a massive hit, even winning over the world’s number one DJ, Armin Van Buuren, who spun the song for crowds of more than 30,000 and claimed it to be his favorite song of the last two years. Thorpe uses her unique marriage of pop/rock stylings, classical influence, and folk sentiment to weave narratives of joy within pain and light in the darkness. Her songs are ordered progressively with a hidden "character" who journeys from the darkest brokenness to becoming transformed and swept away by beauty. May these songs take you on a journey, as well.

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self bio

"Emptiness inspires me. Silence beckons me, thrills me, fills me with ideas. Vacant amphitheaters, like a blank canvas of delight, dazzle me with visions only I seem to see... I love to write... it's a passion I've had since I was very little. Melodies are all little miracles, and the perfect arrangements are like discovering heaven. I hope I can contribute beauty to the silence in the air. It's such an ache... to create something truly beautiful... you have no idea how many little melodies have flitted from my mind onto the same tape player I've had since I was hardly ten years old. Even though I've had the opportunity to work with several top notch producers, that beat up little tape recorder always ends up being more convenient at the moment of inspiration. My favorite place to stand is right under the stage of a giant amphitheater, looking out over the seas of empty chairs... envisioning a stage of lights and sound ...becoming lost in the swirl of it all, singing for the world to hear. Its the most exciting spot in the whole world to me." - Adrina

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