Jordan Reyne
Earlier releases (The Ironman and Birds Of Prey) also included Jaz Murphy (Bass), BarnOwl Dromgool (Guitar), Rikki Gooch and Luke Casey (Drums).
Influences
Dead Can Dance, Florence + the Machine, Bjork, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Clannad, The Azoic, 16 Horsepower, Sinead O'Connor, Ministry, Clock DVA, Soundgarden, Skinny Puppy, Loreena McKennit, Steeleye Span, Industrial music in general, Irish, Welsh and Scottish folk music, Celtic music
Dark folk, and machines from the ends of the earth:
Jordans 5th CD was realeased in April 2009. "How the Dead Live" is a tale told in folk noir style. Inspired by the story of one of New Zealands first pioneer women, Susannah Hawes. The CD follows a (fictive) dialoge between Susannah and History herself. History has been sent to track Susannahs 'ordinary' life and is irritated with the lack of battles and adventure in the lonely west coast town of Karamea. Susannah suggests, however, that maybe it is those who are overlooked by History who are really 'the Brave'.
JORDAN'S BACKGROUND
Jordan is an experimental New Zealand musician operating accross the dark electronic, folk noir, and industrial genres. She combines celtic vocal melody with narrative and urban "found sound" to do what she describes as "recreating the sonic context of characters".
3 times nominee at the New Zealand Music Awards, Jordans has carved a neiche for her unique sense of musicality. Her music is dark yet beautiful, and has appealed to reviewers both locally and internationally.
REVIEWS - Dark folk tales from the Bottom of the World
"...may just be making the most important sound of 2002.. simply stunning. A thoroughly unique work of art from start to finish. Whether by hook or crook, you MUST own this album. RATING - 5 / 5". Channel 4 (UK)
"One of this country's most gifted, probing and intelligent writers... [How the Dead Live] is a dark, emotionally intense and musically arresting concept album..delivered in lean poetry and electrifying folk-noir... An impressive achievement" Elsewhere (New Zealand)
"one of the most impressive musician/ songwriter/ composers of the last 10 years" Nocturnal Hall (Germany)
"File your copy next to iconclasts Eno, Bjork and Sinead". New Zealand Musician.
"The Ironman is a concept album, a study in science, technology and humanity. Stunning poetry... evocative and moving". Real Grove magazine (New Zealand)
"the most innovative, emotive and experimental music ever to come out of New Zealand". Salient Magazine (Victoria University).
"[How the Dead Live] is a jewel of industrial folk...Disturbingly beautiful. A must have". Unser Luebeck (Germany)
Cheers for the greetings and thanks for the thanks!! Still can't get enough of that new album...been quite attached to it lately, it gets better with each listen :)
Thanks for adding Liquid Grey to your friends. Your tracks are such a sonic journey, great blend of influences, solid first class songwriting and great vocals. greetings from Norway!
Hi Jordan! Great new songs! So, now you are in Poland, the land of the (probably) most hospitably people in the world! Although I..d like to see you back on stage here in Lübeck. ;-)
Hi Jordan,
I´m very lucky to meet (and perhaps making music with you) on 02.06. at the "Movement", Lübeck!
And, perhaps we gonna have some Whiskey together! :-)
kochana jordane, gdzie jestesz teraz? schick mir doch mal ein lebenszeichen durch das aether, damit ich nicht vor einsamkeit wie ein einsiedler in dieser eintoenigen einoede eingehe. u rock star u!
Just wanted to say that I have been a fan for many years now! I love your vocal work in all your songs! Thanks for all the great music and keep it up! ~JJ
heya jordan, i was living in auckland when birds of prey came out... fantastic album! i'll look out for some of your latest work when i go back there for a bit, maybe during christmas. hope you're doing well.
Hi Jordan...love your sound...all the best with the new album...now, if you don't mind, I'll just pop you in my top friends...should stir it up a bit..lol...Cheers...Larry
Hi!
Thanks for the add!
I guess this is a "fan site", or?
Any way, , , , LOVE the music!
"Iron man" is a MASTERPIECE(!) and "Passenger" is one of my favourite Cd's!
Her/your voice is truly amazing!
Looking forward to the new album.
