180 Gram Audiophile Pressing & Bonus 7" Vinyl Disc!
Pressed at Optimal in Germany!
Maybe you cant hold on to a dream, but dreams can trigger strong emotional cross-currents. And so it was for singer Malia on her popular, long-lived "Echoes of Dreams". Released in 2004, the songs on that album form the basis for her new recording, "Ripples". It is not a remake in the normal sense; rather, these emotive ebbs and flows are direct links to this British-African artists highly emotional acknowledgement of her roots. Accompanied by pianist Alexandre Saadas sensitive play and his arrangements for the string trio, Malia has radically stripped down her original work, moving from the playful pop-jazz style of her earlier career towards a raw, blues and soul-drenched sound that, more than ever, relies on the strength and passion of her voice. Malia reflects on the motivations behind once again sounding the echoes of her dreams: "Sometimes life gives you a chance to realign. I feel that I often have a better understanding of my lyrics today than when I wrote them. With the experiences Ive lived through, including the hard times, Ive had a strong inner desire to re-work the songs." After six stylishly eclectic albums, Malias re-worked songs on "Ripples" reveal an artist who lays down new challenges for her listeners.
Especially for vinyl fans, Malia has recorded her own interpretation of John Lennon's "Imagine" and Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" as a bonus track on a 7" LP, included in the limited vinyl edition of "Ripples (Echoes of Dreams)".
Features:
180 Gram Audiophile Pressing
Pressed at Optimal in Germany
Limited Edition includes cover size signed portrait painted by Malia
Bonus 7" vinyl disc
Musicians:
Malia, vocals
Mwezi, vocals on "Imagine"
Alexandre Saada, piano
Sylvain Rabi, violin
Marina Capstick, viola
Bruno Ducret, cello
Selections:
Side A:
1. Unfastened
2. Maddy
3. Little Darling
4. After The Love
5. Echoes Of Dreams
6. Little Bee
7. Little Sparrow
Side B:
1. Mary Mary
2. My Love
3. Unfolding
4. Man In Your Eyes
5. I Miss You
Bonus 7":
Side A: Imagine
Side B: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Pressed at Optimal in Germany!
Maybe you cant hold on to a dream, but dreams can trigger strong emotional cross-currents. And so it was for singer Malia on her popular, long-lived "Echoes of Dreams". Released in 2004, the songs on that album form the basis for her new recording, "Ripples". It is not a remake in the normal sense; rather, these emotive ebbs and flows are direct links to this British-African artists highly emotional acknowledgement of her roots. Accompanied by pianist Alexandre Saadas sensitive play and his arrangements for the string trio, Malia has radically stripped down her original work, moving from the playful pop-jazz style of her earlier career towards a raw, blues and soul-drenched sound that, more than ever, relies on the strength and passion of her voice. Malia reflects on the motivations behind once again sounding the echoes of her dreams: "Sometimes life gives you a chance to realign. I feel that I often have a better understanding of my lyrics today than when I wrote them. With the experiences Ive lived through, including the hard times, Ive had a strong inner desire to re-work the songs." After six stylishly eclectic albums, Malias re-worked songs on "Ripples" reveal an artist who lays down new challenges for her listeners.
Especially for vinyl fans, Malia has recorded her own interpretation of John Lennon's "Imagine" and Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" as a bonus track on a 7" LP, included in the limited vinyl edition of "Ripples (Echoes of Dreams)".
Features:
180 Gram Audiophile Pressing
Pressed at Optimal in Germany
Limited Edition includes cover size signed portrait painted by Malia
Bonus 7" vinyl disc
Musicians:
Malia, vocals
Mwezi, vocals on "Imagine"
Alexandre Saada, piano
Sylvain Rabi, violin
Marina Capstick, viola
Bruno Ducret, cello
Selections:
Side A:
1. Unfastened
2. Maddy
3. Little Darling
4. After The Love
5. Echoes Of Dreams
6. Little Bee
7. Little Sparrow
Side B:
1. Mary Mary
2. My Love
3. Unfolding
4. Man In Your Eyes
5. I Miss You
Bonus 7":
Side A: Imagine
Side B: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
