Helena Arlock

On first listen I didn’t like this disc - not for what it was but for what it wasn’t. See, what I saw on her US tour and was immediately drawn to was sparse, minimalist, dark and moving. Just her voice, low and slurred, and her cello. This collection is probably what she’s better known for, lounge-flavored electronica. It only took another listen to appreciate it properly, and to be able to recommend it on its own. I’m still waiting for the recordings of her and Gustav in Clinton, NY to be released though. Unreleased on amazon but visit her myspace.

Author: listener | Category: Electronica, Experimental, Music Reviews | May 2007