Trentalange
(pronounced Trent-ah-lahnge)
is the solo project of
Barbara Trentalange.
touring drummer:
Faith Stankevich
Other contributing musicians on
"Photo Album of Complex Relationships":
Mark Pickerel: drums and percussion Jami Sieber: cello Dave Einmo: guitar Dov Friedman: drums Barry Shaw: drums
Influences
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Pink Floyd, PJ Harvey, Peter Gabriel, Siouxie and the Banshees, Nick Drake, Joseph Arthur, Gang of Four, Goldfrapp, u2, radiohead, portishead, Massive Attack, Blondie, Black Sabbath
Sounds Like
Crooked Fingers alum Barbara Trentalange limns moody set pieces of arty structures and heavy subjects with the daring of early Peter Gabriel, the ambiance of Pink Floyd, and the obsessions of Nick Cave.
Co-produced with Martin Feveyear at Jupiter Studios. Featuring members of Crooked Fingers, Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands, SushiRobo, Spyglass and Head Like a Kite.
Named one of the top ten artists to watch in 2008. -Seattle Sound Magazine.
There are a lot of dark torch singers in this shabby world,
but none more velvety and atmospheric than Trentalange. -Skratch Magazine
The first solo album by Crooked Fingers alum Barbara Trentalange bridges the gap between Portishead's Dummy in 1995 and a post-meltdown sound of the future. The Seattle-based singer and multi-instrumentalist, who wrote and recorded all of the disc's songs, takes the moody, hypnotic quality of mid-90's trip-hop and adds an art-rockish urgency that pays a bigger debt to Kraftwerk than to Roxy Music. The result is twelve magnetic songs in minor keys that are a far cry from your older sister's goth records. -venus magazine
Photo Album is a powerful and affecting work by any measure, but as Barbara Trentalange's debut solo statement, it is an astonishing achievement. -Amplifier
This is a inspired work, the sort of album that will sound better five years down the line. Gorgeous, strong and unwavering. I'd put it in a vault to save, but I just have to hear it once more. -Aiding and Abetting
Photo Album of Complex Relationships is a triple threat of strong instrumentation, lyrics and vocals. The album's 12 tracks incorporate Trentalange's unique and oftentimes haunting voice woven into diverse instrumentation of strings, piano and strong percussion lines. -Daily Tar Heel
It is not solely the music that makes this a great album, but her vocals, as well. They are haunting, yet soothing at the same time. At various, points listeners may feel as though they are hearing the laments of a fallen angel. -Daily Aztec
Hope the recording is going well!!!Looking forward to all the amazing music I amsure you are making..but we miss your lovely face..coming up for air soon?
low-fi from Boise, ID will be back in Seattle this Sat. May 17th! We have a free in-store at the Silver Platters in Queen at 2pm. Then on to the U District Street Fair! We'll be on the NE 43st stage at 5:30pm! Come by one of the shows if you can.
There is a special place in life, that needs my humble skill, A certain job I’m meant to do, which no one else can fulfil. The time will be demanding, and the pay is not too good And yet I wouldn’t change it for a moment -- even if I could There is a special place in life, a goal I must attain, A dream that I must follow, because I won’t be back again. There is a mark that I must leave, however small it seems to be, A legacy of love for those who follow after me There is a special place in life, that only I may share, A little path that bears my name, awaiting me somewhere. There is a hand that I must hold, a word that I must say, A smile that I must give for there are tears to blow away. There is a special place in life that I was meant to fill. A sunny spot where flowers grow, upon a windy hill. There’s always a tomorrow and the best is yet to be, And somewhere in this world, I know there is a place for me.
perhaps once you will come to sing in our XIX century theater, and I know you will love our magical city...check it out www. lepetitfestival. com click on dubrovnik...
Thank you so much for adding me to your friend list. For me, it's and Honor to be a part of your group of friends. I'm pleased to meet you; it is a real pleasure. Best Wishes for You. You are really beautiful, friendly, cute, charismatic, Beautiful, Greek Goddess, a heavenly body, a face created by God, a Great Musician and finally my friend.
Wow. What Exquisite music; your songs, voice, arrangements- are amazing, unique. I discovered you on Pandora.com-- putting together a soundtrack for an endless rain. Though the sun is back out, i am now addicted- ha! Please tour SF soon. All the Best to you~ Tara linda
Thanks for adding us to your friends list. We really appreciate everyone who takes time to listen to us. Hope you have a peaceful and prosperous 2008 :)
