silence, isolation, modern world, post-apocalypse, hope, insanity, magic, mars, absurdity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, george orwell, federico fellini, david lynch, darren aronofsky, jean-pierre jeunet, the buzzin' in my brain.
Sounds Like
bjork, tori amos, tom waits, kate bush, portishead, joni mitchell, jon brion, fellini, danny elfman, david lynch, radiohead, massive attack, tricky, air, fiona apple.
ALU = Possession + Sorcery + Intoxication + Passion
On July 15, 2008, Los Angeles-based chanteuse/songwriter Alu returns with her sophomore album Lobotomy Sessions.
Often difficult to categorize, Alu's sonic explorations and confessional lyrics - sometimes playful, often bizzare, and always captivating - take the listener on a strange and surreal journey to deepest realms of the body, mind and soul. Her highly cinematic music is a kaleidoscope of classical, jazz, electronic, pop, world, avant-garde, singer/songwriter, and Goth. Though comparisons sojourn through the likes of Bjork, Portishead, Tori Amos and Massive Attack, these are not based on likeness of style, but on originality.
Lobotomy Sessions features 10 cinematic soundscapes comprised of Alu's brilliant lyrical observations on modern humanity along with her crystal clear, jazz-tinged vocals and whimsical Fellini-esque compositions. Tracks range from Alu's confident cabaret swagger on "Buzzin' In My Brain" and "The Metrosexuals," to the medieval carnival vibe of "Circus Cosmos" and the gothic rhythms of "Black Cloud" and "Aahhh." Make no mistake, though, because the most important instrument on the CD is Alu's voice and it sounds no better than on the emotional masterpiece "Amy." It's simply breathtaking music from beginning to end.
Lobotomy Sessions is the follow up to Alu's critically acclaimed debut album Infomercial Gasmask. Regarded by the press as a "dark shaded masterpiece," Infomercial Gasmask launched a strong international fan base and led to vast interest from music supervisors and filmmakers worldwide. Consequently, Alu has lent her highly visual music to the film world on many occasions. Her soothing song "Last Lullaby" features in the controversial action thriller "Juncture," and this summer, a haunting remix of Alu's brand new single "Recluse" will be included on the soundtrack to Clive Barker's upcoming film "Midnight Meat Train."
Join Alu at one of her California CD Release Parties this Summer 2008:
Tuesday, July 15th:
ALU LA CD RELEASE PARTY:
Temple Bar
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Thursday, July 31st:
ALU SF CD RELEASE PARTY:
Retox Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94107
Tuesday, August 12th:
ALU SAN DIEGO CD RELEASE PARTY:
Kava Lounge
San Diego, CA 92101
Just writing to see how things have been? How is the new CD coming? I just had my son on July 13th, 2008. He is a bundle of joy. Lacking major sleep..which is expected. Parenting is great. We named him Xander Dayvid. Anyways I have to get going. Write me back sometime. Take care. And hope all is great.
Thank you for your invitation! If the time permits, I would surely like to see the show. I am pretty sure it is going to worth it! It is exactly the music I enjoy. If not, I will spread the word! All the best and lots of success w/your music. Jana
so you know you show was delightfulll what you dont know is that everytime i play your music everyone goes crazy over it! "WHO IS THIS?" and i say "Alu and dont you forget it" and they don't a few have already found you an cd baby and you are now an their favorite playlist! no need to be modest..
as always a delight to be under your spell for all too brief a time .... hearing the cd in the comfort zone of my car where it was just me and the music - delightful .... after a year of hard labor your baby is out into the world and touching people where ever she roams ....
come check out LIVE psychedelectronic music & art in DownTown RIVERSIDE, CALI. JULY 11th, 2008 starts @ 8pm. The Pharaohs Den 3579 University Ave. 92501 -- biomass opening up the show with LIVE industrial trance drumming, PVC architectural blacklight objects and lazer world projections. Following are Cursed Chimera with dark ambient, idm/dubstep & beautiful ambient rhythms from The 47th Star
come check out LIVE psychedelectronic music & art in DownTown RIVERSIDE, CALI. JULY 11th, 2008 starts @ 8pm. The Pharaohs Den 3579 University Ave. 92501 -- biomass opening up the show with LIVE industrial trance drumming, PVC architectural blacklight objects and lazer world projections.
