Olivia Flenley (Vocals and Guitar)
Max Wilson (Piano)
Joules Chown (Rhodes) on 'Tree cover'
Influences
the Earth, Jeff Buckley, Martha Wainwright, Bjork, The Blues, Cole Porter, Feist, Camille, Tori Amos, The Beatles , Elliott Smith, Lisa Knapp, Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkle, various anglo-irish folk artists that young olivia was subjected to on many car journeys.
Sounds Like
Warming north-westerly winds bearing a hint of blues twirling through fairy-dwelling tree tops with a sprinkle of french stardust
Olivia is a singer, melodist and song-writer based in London. She adores creating vocal melodies and songs. As well as recording her own material, Olivia has enjoyed co-writing music for Baraka Theatre (The Brothel Project 2007), soundtracks to adverts and is in the process of co-writing experimental material within an ensemble.
'sometimes it seems my voice has a personality of its own. It sources sounds and melodies from somewhere within, before any thought, like a young swallow flying into the unknown heading for new heights.'
My first solo performance was the realisation of something I literally dreamt about, and since then I've performed regularly in and around London, and in Paris.
I believe the voice is an amazing channel for emotion, the most primitive one through which we express ourselves right from the second we're born! To turn those emotions into sound that touches people in some way is kind of like Alchemy; i like this magical potential.
I'm looking for a double bass player with whom to perform my more recent material that is becoming a fusion of acoustic-folk-jazz-emotion - genres can't always describe a sound. Anyway, even if you're not a d-bassist and you want to co-write, perform and explore new sounds with me, contact me and share what you've got. xox
TrutH is wiThIn YouRSeLf...
What's been said about Olivia's music:
"Very occasionally someone comes along with a sound that is truly different and that is always an exciting discovery; Flenley is one of those aritst" Steve Wyatt, The Halfmoon, Putney, London.
Just letting you know I've uploaded another new demo called 'Spread the News' and again I would really appreciate it if you could have a listen and let me know what you think?
Hi Olivia, thanks for the encouraging message! It's nice to know my music hasn't totally been forgotton in London! Album has been on hold for a while but when I have the means I'll get it out there! How are you? Are you still performing these days?
Hi, my debut album '13 ROUNDS...' is out now on iTunes,Play.com,Hmv.com check http://www.vijaykishore.co.uk Hope all is well and cheers for the support.. spread the word..
Zat is right I was ze first female comedienne in France.
What are zees comedians like ze Lenny Henry and ze Al Murray? I don't sink they are funny. Now zat Benny Hill, he reminds me of my first husbands, always chasing me round ze trees.
I see you are going with ze one with curly hair, like in ze marx brothers. Ah - zose communists! Zey have ze crazy times.
I remember ze days when we fought in ze resistance during ze day, and sang in ze cafe in zie night. olivia would always be on ze top bill. I would always smuggle eggs in ze stockings but zat Gunther would smash zem.
hello :-) will think of you! I'll be in london for the morning but going back at lunchtime. I'm in london friday too... good luck on sat and by the way came to listen to your new tracks - i'm impressed. the production and performance is fab.keep it up... :-) see you soon xxx
Hi Olivia, I played a bedsprings night recently and bought their cd, thats how I came across you - Tree Cover is awesome, really haunting, love it. I hope our paths will cross on the circuit, it would be an honour to play with u.
hi olivia, i really love RISM, always go on your page and listen to it! how are you? i just got back from america was lots of fun. look forward to meeting up with you, max and steph after i'm back from the england tour at the end of the month xx
Hi Olivia thanks for gettin back..you know we are playing tomorrow if you want to come. Anyways,you have a lovely vibe to your music so good luck, Rice
Hi Olivia. It's great to hear from you. Bed Springs in 2008 has got off to a good start. I'm sorry to hear you've not been too well. We're having our 2 year anniversary on Fri 25th Jan if you fancy coming down and playing a few songs?
