One of the most poignant records we have covered recently, ‘Evolution: Sophie Seng Live with Strings’ showcases everything Sophie Seng has to offer. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the talented songstress has always championed a wholesome, stripped-back approach to her music. Now, she’s selecting seven pieces from her entire discography, re-arranging them all for a string trio. The resulting work has been recorded live at Tiger Den (Austin), standing as the ultimate proof of the project’s lyrical and sonic depth.
The listening experience is vulnerable, evocative and cathartic. Perhaps even melancholic. Dynamic, vivid strings dance delightfully around Seng’s elegant, buoyant vocals, weaving in and out of introspection, never-ending hope and meaningful sadness. A luscious piano and the occasional sax complete the sonic picture, offering a refreshingly soothing aural frame, one that’s both hard-hitting and heartfelt. What more could you wish for?
‘Evolution: Sophie Seng Live with Strings’ is an album you can lose yourself to. Let it lull you into a blissful sleep – god knows the wonderful dreams you’ll experience. Or, let the record push you into highly nostalgic territories; it’s the perfect occasion for that breakup post-mortem you were waiting for… or, those sweet, innocent childhood memories that glimmer with joy and freedom through your adult eyes. Whatever you do, let Sophie Seng’s warm artistic embrace take you where it pleases.
All credits to: Nathan Puckett on guitar, Tony Rogers on bass, Leigh Wallenhaupt on violin, and Haley Dietz on viola. Evolution was recorded, mixed, and mastered by David J Edwards.
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