CURIOUS VOICE DUO; Maria Jardardottir(vocals), Elisabeth Nygård(vocals), MOOV; Colin Riley (piano, keyboard, electronics), Elisabeth Nygaard (vocals), Ben Jarlett (sound manipulation), Howie Bailey (live video), Zoe Martlew ('cello), Pete Wilson (bass), Rob Millett (percussion). STAVANGER KITCHEN ORCHESTRA; A whole bunch of Norwegians .HARD-TIME ORCHESTRA; Elisabeth Nygård(vocals), Richard Ormrod(clarinet,accordian,vocals), Jonny Flockton(guitar,mandolin,banjo).
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Life and how to live it. Love that absorbs me, consumes me, defines me. Those who I'm priveliged to include in my life, friends, family, the Pearson who is my everything.
Atomic, Antony and the Johnsons, Sidsel Endresen, Karen Dalton(seriously, check her out) Sigur Ros, Ane Brun, Supersilent, Cinematic Orchestra, Massive Attack, Radiohead, Air, Joni Mitchell, Jonny Cash, Goldfrapp,Gram Parsons, Thomas Dybdahl, Nick Drake, Miles Davis, Farmers market, Mari Boine, Nasrat Fatch Ali Khan, Ali farka Toure, Martha Wainright, Rufus Wainright, Muse, Kent, Meredith Monk, John Zorn.
Elisabeth Nygaard is a performing and composing vocalist. She has a Masters Degree in Jazz and Contemporary Studies, specializing in voice and advanced vocal techniques.
Her main projects are London-based ensemble,MooV, led by composer/producer Colin Riley.
MooV blur all the edges of contemporary music mixing in state-of-the-art visual
presentations and an essential amount of improvisation. Subdued lyricism and subtle, unpredictable melodies combine with electronic tintinnabulation and spare, yet complex instrumental soundscapes. DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW www.myspace.com/moovmusic
In addition she regularly performs and composes for CURIOUS VOICE DUO, which is a close collaboration with fellow voice musician, Maria Jardardottir, in which the aim is to fully utilize their instrument; the voice. They strive to challenge themselves and each other rhythmically, melodically, exploring all forms of improvisation.Their debut album 'At the Tip and the Root of the Tongue' was released in March 2007. www.myspace.com/curiousvoiceduo.
She also collaborates with London Ensemble FRINGE MAGNETIC. The project aims to fuse the chamber, orchestral palettes and shapes with the vibrant energy of cutting edge jazz and improvised music- striving for a fresh sound. Featuring some of the most exciting and dynamic young musicians from the London jazz
Last but not least is HARD-TIME ORCHESTRA, in which Elisabeth, together with Richard Ormrod and Jonny Flockton plays with the early traditions of Roots'n old boots'n Blues.
They play songs by Memphis Slim, Skip James, Woody Guthrie, Tom Waits and the occasional original pearl. Hard-Time Orchestra appreciates that it's hard to find true love and keep it, make the payments, hold down a steady job, feed the dog and excist in this puzzle of politics and heartaches, and expresses a little heartfelt and uncritical attention for all you folks. www.myspace/hardtimeorchestra
Dear friends, I am playing a free gig at the beauteous Union Chapel, Islington this Saturday. The sunlight will be streaming through its vaulted windows as Blank Canvas and Arctic Circle present this gig during the blessed daylight hours of 12-2. And yea shall its hallowed interior be filled with all manner of scraping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. Let us pray. And then let us go to the pub.
Acclaimed songsmith Troy Faid launches his extraordinary debut album with a live performance at the Hyde Park Picture House. Faid has been described as ‘a young cat on fire... bristling with leashed passionate blues and folk’ and been likened to Alexis Korner, Bert Jansch and Kelly Joe Phelps. His songs, beautiful in conception and poignantly eloquent in performance, have been characterised as ‘decidedly English, wistful and modern troubadourish’ refrains, reminiscent of a time now lost. ‘Last Weeks Tune’ reinforces his growing reputation as one of the shining stars in the contemporary English folk/blues scene. Recorded using the natural acoustic timbre of Hyde Park’s Cardigan church, Faid’s chosen to launch and offer a first listen of this remarkable album, here, in another iconic local landmark. With special guest support from the incredibly talented Elizabeth Nygard. this is truly not to be missed.
Check out the Podcast from the strings Monthly launch night at Snozone ft interviews and live footage from Danny Gruff, Ben Greeves, Troy Faid and Ben Pike, click the image to go direct to the site...
Hey thanx for your message! I hope I get to hear you sing soon again! I thought you were great!and love the tunes on your space too! hope to see you soon X
I did our 3 songs at an 'international forum' this weekend! Not as impressive as it sounds, about 30 people there. Good fun though, my friend Brent provided some lovely solo's on trumpet. Oh, plus we did my baby just cares for me, I've put a version on youtube if you've got time to watch it.
Ahh this is the good stuff! Good to see all the new shit yer doin - looks like you'll have to move to London! I'll give ya a bell if I'm ever in Leeds, be good to meet up for a drinky-smoky. Blimey, long time no see, eh?
Hey Liz, sorry i wasn't at vox yesterday as I was recording for my soundscape assignment. However I will DEFINETLY be there next week and if I'm not I'll buy you as many coffee's as you like for the rest of my time at Brunel! Mark x
Hello, we are foreigners from Sheffield that will be playing Leeds on the 12th of December at the Cardigan Arms. It would be grand if you could come and make noise for us, as Sheffield folk are far too frightend to come to a big city like leeds. Cheers The Unfortunate Incident
Hei snuppa! Så fint å høre fra deg på MySpace! Og takk - det er godt å høre at det er noen som liker musikken min:-) Utrolig lenge siden sist, hadde vært gøy å tatt en kaffe, eller aller helst en øl sammen snart! Jeg kommer dessverre ikke til Trheim i jula, har invitert broren min, mamma og mannen hennes nedover til oss. Drar til Roma 2. juledag på ferie. Men du, skal ikke du noe til Køben snart da? Forresten så er det 10 år siden vi slutta på Katta neste sommer - det føler jeg må markeres skikkelig! Enig? stor klem til deg fra meg
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