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Helen Lawson
Alternative / Folk / Pop

You can't make time slow its pace



London
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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Member Since7/17/2006
Band Websitewww.helenlawson.co.uk
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Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nic Harcourt on KCRW

BBC Introducing with Tom
Robinson on 6music

iLike Helen Lawson
InfluencesMany many. Hope Sandoval, Sandy Denny, Nico, Roy Orbison, Beta Band. Gentle things, niggly things. Cocteau, still. The colour of the sky at 1/4 to ten at night. All the people making tunes that I love. Cherries, blueberries. Train journeys. Shooting 10 ducks to get a free laptop.
Sounds Like"An emerging artist worth watching... Something wonderful and unique."
Wears The Trousers magazine

"Creating gently persuasive folk music that soothes the soul, Helen Lawson is a London based singer/songwriter with a natural gift for the beatific. CROSSING THE BRIDGE is a genuine thing of beauty, a quartet of songs with the spectral wonder of Nico and the folk prettiness of Vashti Bunyan. Gently intoxicating, magical, hypnotic... a talent to cherish and adore."
UK Music Review

"Fresh and inventive with some human insights that are deceptively brilliant."
Don Black, legendary songwriter

"Helen Lawson is a closely-guarded secret for fans of Folk Pop - for now... Passionate folktronica with lo-fi charm."
Stern.de

“Helen Lawson is a London singer-songwriter with an absolutely beautiful voice that feels like it belongs to some bygone decade… romantic, contemplative, it feels like being enfolded in a cool bath.”
The Bringer of Song blog

"Each track is beautifully crafted and compliments a voice which at times is hypnotic, and on occasions both haunting and angelic."
Paul Abraham - Keep Music Live

"A light and delicate album full of great hooks and well written lyrics - a great debut EP from a singer/songwriter with an excellent future."
Seatwave

"It’s quite rare that I find a voice as captivating as Helen’s and I immediately loved it... The EP has a folky Cocteau Twin/Isobel Campbell vibe augmented with some sweet acoustic guitar, strong melodies and Helen’s shimmering voice."
A Bulletproof Idea
Record LabelLye Green
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Helen Lawson

I am Helen Lawson, singer-songwriter and occasional flyer of kites.

I record my songs in the kitchen, studios belonging to friends, and anywhere else that seems quiet enough.

When it is hot, my computer crashes in a sweltering heap of feedback and error messages. In emergencies such as this, an ingenious cooling system is at hand. A pile of CDs props up the laptop on either side, with a nice chilly bag of frozen peas nestling underneath. That cools things down a treat.

When it is cold, the computer is fine, but my toes turn white.

I used to spend much of my recording time trying to deal with the hum of the fridge and the rumble of the boiler. Now I venture forth from the kitchen more often, the fridge and boiler have to settle for a lesser role in the overall sound. They’re still there in the background though, if you listen closely…

I've just finished my debut EP, "Crossing the Bridge". You can purchase it below if it takes your fancy. You can also visit my website at Helen Lawson

I'm currently recording my album in California so pop back occasionally as I'll be uploading new tunes gradually...

Hello friends, old and new.

Hxx

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Crossing the Bridge EP
CD and downloads from Helen Lawson or the buttons below...




1. Slipping
2. Silver Purse
3. Something in the Wine
4. Crossing the Bridge

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Also available from:
CDbaby iTunes

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MAILING LIST
Would you like me to send you heartfelt and touching missives every time there's a gig, or a new song, or other exciting news? Here's your chance (ignore the threatening message from your computer - I assure you I'm not a phisher)
Sign up here:

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Here's me in the studio a few weeks back, singing, playing, and demonstrating essential snacks.


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Here's the video I made for 'Something in the Wine'. I had about 3 days to get it ready for a website feature.
Hence the look of abject panic in my eyes...


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One Little Indian released the very lovely AntiAtlas album 'Between Voices' in 2007 featuring my song 'Broken Doll'. If you'd like to hear it visit Antiatlas. The album is available at Amazon and Anti Atlas - Between Voices

Here's what people said about it:

"Superb: a lovely, meandering, wide-eyed work of wonder in which singers from every corner of the planet endow electronica with grandiosity."
Observer Music Mag
"Pop CD of the Week: A fuzzy, luscious, ambient haze - an album that will calm you down and lift your spirits."
The Sunday Times Culture
"Broken Doll featuring Helen Lawson is the kind of track you'd get if you crossed Bjork with Mum. The track is beautifully haunting with Lawson's delicate vocals allowing the music to be the focus."
Entertainment Focus UK

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Matt Dean

Matt Dean



Nov 8 2009 3:36 PM

love your sound, sometimes i record mine outside and catch the birds and planes with my songs, good luck i will listen from time to time.
Trail

Trail



Nov 8 2009 10:19 AM

Hey, hows it going?

We just thought we'd send you a message to alert you about our video for our debut single Prism. We released the track from our upcoming album "To The Rest of The World" last month. It is now available via. It is now available via iTunes, Amazon and via SMS (in the UK).. All the details are on our profile page.

Please check out our video on our page or go direct to youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfzeouKucys . AND if you have a youtube account please comment the page ;)

Thanks for your continued support for our music and MySpace friendship!

Matt Shillito

Matt Shillito



Nov 7 2009 7:31 PM

Hi Helen,

Love the material, there's something really honest about just a gentle guitar and a voice. With my own stuff I unintentionally go for as big a noise as possible to try to distract from the fact I'm trying to sing! :S

Keep it up, any shows coming up?

Shill

Strange Shape

Strange Shape



Nov 7 2009 6:24 PM

Thank you for accepting.

Best regards

strange shape
Sebastian Younger-Watson

Sebastian Younger-Watson



Nov 7 2009 8:31 AM

Hi Helen,
I'm sorry for the late reply,
Many thanks for your comment!
I love your music, acoustics always make a nice breath of fresh air.
Hope all is well,
Seb.
Wealth Doctor

David Fleming



Nov 6 2009 1:46 PM

thanks for the add, love your music. cheers!
The Gambling Lambs

The Gambling Lambs



Nov 6 2009 12:01 PM

Hello and thank you very much for adding us. Quality songs - enjoyed listening.
Ahmond

Ahmond
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Oct 31 2009 6:23 PM

Greetings Helen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my music and comment. I look forward to sharing the new EP with you due out in November.

I wish you well in your musical adventures.

Bright stars to you
Cornerrock

Cornerrock



Oct 31 2009 5:42 PM

Hey Helen,
thanks for the nice comment. Things are going well so far!
Hope you're fine, too!!
Maybe there will be a bridge from your end to my end :-).
Regards from Germany,
Cornerrock
marky:boyofdestiny

marky:boyofdestiny



Oct 31 2009 1:20 PM

Hi Helen

Thanks for the lovely comments you left me. They really made my day. I am finding myself to be a hyooge fan of yours. Especially this town. Oh This town. What..................a ....................toon.!!!!!!
It ticks all the boxes for me. The lyrics first and foremost are engaging and I find myself waiting patiently everytime for the chorus for that cheeky chord change where the shimmering cocteau twinesque guitar comes in. Oh I'm gushing but hey you rock buddy!!!

Don't be a stranger now, I should have some new tracks up over the next few months for your aural amusement.

Big SMiLeS
marky
Lydia marlene

Lydia marlene



Oct 30 2009 9:45 PM

hello helen
thanks that you found me and thanks for the friendship here on myspace.
its nice here. ; )
I really hope you like my music.
greetings from Hamburg Lydia marlene =)
Michael Brunnock

Michael Brunnock



Oct 30 2009 3:48 PM

Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
Naked Polly

Naked Polly



Oct 30 2009 3:24 PM

Thanks for adding me!
I really like your beatiful songs.
Good luck!
All the best
The Jones Boys

The Jones Boys



Oct 30 2009 1:04 PM

Hi Helen

Nice to meet you. Great songs!

The Jones Boys
You Are Wolf

You Are Wolf



Oct 30 2009 11:59 AM

Ooo, lovely! x
Passenger Smith

Passenger Smith



Oct 29 2009 11:26 PM

Hello Helen...thanks for looking us up and asking us on board... we like your sounds...hope you like ours.....
Sophie Madeleine

Sophie Madeleine



Oct 29 2009 11:25 PM

beautiful!
Steeve Bjørn

Steeve Bjørn



Oct 29 2009 10:54 PM

I believe there was some sort of dragon (ish) creature on the Ceiling. Very interesting that you asked! What are your primary inspirations?
Käxlan

Käxlan



Oct 29 2009 9:43 PM

thank you for the nice words and for adding me as your friend. really like your song "this town", it has a beautiful atmosphere...inspires me to try to play on my xylophone.
take care.
/jonas - käxlan
Fat Cat strings

Fat Cat strings



Oct 29 2009 6:23 PM

Thanks for the add Helen - lovely songs!
atb Rich
Fat Cat Strings
String arrangements online
Kelvin MacGregor

Kelvin MacGregor



Oct 28 2009 8:08 PM

Hey, Helen, stopping by to say Hi!
It's always a pleasure to listen to your lovely music!
Hope all is going great!
Lotsa love
Kelv x
V@M

V@M



Oct 25 2009 10:13 AM

Hi Helen,
Passing on your page to hear these beautiful songs that give good vibrations.
If you have 2 minutes, your opinion on my last song 'You' would be valuable to me.
Thank you and continue to share your music for our pleasure
Much love peace & happiness, John
The Vile Darling Set

The Vile Darling Set



Oct 16 2009 10:31 AM

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVileDarlingSetTV

Our new channel enjoy!
Sara

Sara



Oct 11 2009 8:24 PM

Hiya Helen, hope you are ok and have had a good weekend. Where does the time go I ask you? Soon be Monday again and back to work. Not been too nice here today. Raining a lot. I have spent nearly all weekend on my pc. Keeps me busy.
Take care
Sara
XXX
OPIE TWOTHOUSAND

OPIE TWOTHOUSAND



Oct 9 2009 9:07 AM

p.s. Yer neat.
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