Allison Brice, Andy Dragazis, Philip Jenkins, Andy Jones
Influences
Ennio Morricone, Angelo Badalamenti, Julee Cruise, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Scott, The Impressions, Phyllis Dillon, The Ventures, Yma Sumac, Joe Meek, Goldfrapp, Love, Scott Walker, Connie Francis, Xavier Cugat, Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Irma Thomas, Friends of Dean Martinez, Johnny Ace, Slim Smith, Connie Stevens, David Lynch
The Silver Abduction is a new project from vocalist Allison Brice (The
Eighteenth Day of May) and composer / producer / all around pop-svengali
Andy Dragazis (Blue States), who first began writing together
in 2005, when Andy was producing the EDOM's debut album. Upon completion of Blue States’ fourth release, “First Steps Into…” and the
dissolution of the May in 2007, Andy and Allison both found
themselves free to devote more time to their
collaboration, and returned to his Whitechapel studio for new sessions.
Taking their inspiration from varied sources, The Silver Abduction's work is haunting transmission from a lost
world of faded glamour, shadowy intrigues and secret loves.
The current song cycle revolves around the mysterious disappearance of torch singer Cecille Devrie, who vanished at Castle Rock in the Vale of St. John, Cumberland, in 1959. The songs portray fragmentary glimpses into Cecille's final days, haunted memories and troubled internal world.
The Silver Abduction's music enjoys a slightly otherworldly 1950’s feel, but with an entirely modern expression. Using his
multi-instrumental talents, Andy blends Guitars, Bass, Fender
Rhodes, Bouzuki, Dulcimers, Trinidad Steeldrum, Hammond Organ, Vox
Continental, and whatever else catches his fancy. These lush arrangements
perfectly compliment Allison’s mesmeric vocals, and the result is an entirely unique sound, rich and enchanting.
Also featured are contributions from drummer Philip Jenkins
(Broadcast, The Loves), and bassist Andy Jones (Kicker, The Welfare State)
who has recently begun to participate in the project’s fledgling live group.
The Silver Abduction is currently working on an album, and they hope to
schedule some performances in London for later this year.
See you guys soon! Funny, today I feel really very gleeful about this whole damn thing... xxx
Club Hell Presents: Girl night. Not as we know it.
MELPOMENI (Mediaeval Baebes) “If you like Diamanda Galas and Lydia Lunch, Melpomeni is for you, Lots of attitude...” - Artrocker IVY'S ITCH "Packed with exhilarating dynamics to shock the casual listener senseless... an electrifying and terrifying emotional rollercoaster but boy, does the ride reap it's rewards." BLACK VELVET MAGAZINE "Ivy’s Itch have tapped into an eerie new vein of music which, as far as we’re aware, they occupy alone. You'll like this if you like deliberately skipping appointments with the psychiatrist." REDHOTVELVET THE SILVER ABDUCTION Mesmerising, timeless and other-worldly, evoking the ghosts of Julee Cruise and Ennio Morricone, The Silver Abduction are the soundtrack to a wet dream directed by David Lynch. One of the first live shows, featuring members of Broadcast, The Loves and The Welfare State. LES FLEURS SAUVAGES Featuring Zoe Hussy and Suri Sumatra: Two sultry crooning sirens just back from Paris to tempt you into a false sense of security. With possibly the last appearance by THE NAKED GOAT (members of Urban Voodoo Machine, Miranda Sex Garden, and so on...) THE DEADSEXY DOLLS Gorelesque pole-dancing zombie sluts from Hell. They literally rip each others hearts out, if they feel like it. Really. Sometimes it all makes sense... DJS: KAMIKAZE U.T. (Punk Rock Psychosis) BEN HELL (Go-Go Garage Psych) AQUA MARINA (Unhinged Watery Exotica. From The Seabed). Plus Mariachi Madness, Hardcore Blues, Delirious Visuals and much more...
thanks for the kind words and for listening... if you would like any free downloads there is a link to last fm on my profile... hope all is well with you... alan
Hey Allison, nice work yourselves. Defo do some gigs together at some point, maybe you can play our monthly club 'IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH' at some point as well. Jim Louche x
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