Emily Wells, Timmy Straw @ Doug Fir Lounge | January 12 | $10 (Get Tickets)| 8pm | 21+
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Texan born, one woman musical wonder Emily Wells has been playing and recording music since the age of 4 when her parents started her off with the violin. The years of practice (Suzuki method – learn by ear and practice a lot) resulted in a fascination with sound that has led her down a path of soundscapes, experimental recording and the creation of looped, carefully constructed musical symphonies ever since.
Added to this aural blend, a mix of violin, glockenspiel, organ, synthesizer and recently added bass drum, is the earthy tone of her vocals and the spun sugar sound of these processed through the effects of her sampler, tweaked and toned live on stage.
Performances are an exercise in musical multi-tasking as she sets sounds off on their merry way and weaves the tones and voices around each other to construct the songs. These vary from built tunes lasting a typical 4 minutes to longer more involved pieces that stretch out and draw the listener in gradually. They are undeniably beautiful and catchy simultaneously.
This show at Doug Fir is her first of 2012 and it’s a welcome return to the NW as there have been scant releases in recent years, nothing solo since 2009′s Dirty EP so promises to showcase new movements, the fruits of recent collaborations Pillowfight w/ Dan The Automator, explorations and a continuing ability to beguile and entrance.
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