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Essenza is best described as a collage quartet, whose sound is the unique culmination of Elegant Electronics, moody guitars, and sultry vocals. Sonically pleasing on every level, Essenza's Haunting Melodies will sink deep into your head and keep you humming from dawn till dreams.
Founded by electronica programmer, Jim Vanaria and guitarist, Ryan Snyder (formerly of Serotonin), the Chicago-based band began as scratch recordings of Imaginative Guitar Melodies bolstered by an array of subtle electronic beats. Jim, a long-time devotee of Industrial & Chicago House, and Ryan, a veteran of the Punk Rock scene, both had a surprisingly similar taste for the softer side of music. After a year of casually experimenting with various soundscapes, while combining elements of their inherently different musical backgrounds, the two decided to let their sound emerge to discover its true beauty.
Joined by vocalist Jane Zabeth and bassist, Erin Piepergerdes in the fall of 2003, Essenza's harmonic butterfly was now ready to unfurl. Jane's delicate yet emotionally confident voice and Intimate Lyrics bring forth an incredible richness to Essenza's exclusive sound, while Erin's Fluid Basslines disseminate in boundless resonation.
In September 2005, Essenza released its first self-titled EP and is currently busy writing and recording a full length album, set to be released in the near future. The band can be found playing Chicago music hubs such as Subterranean and Double Door, and is looking forward to touring the rest of the US and beyond.
Until our next release, check out Essenza's remix of Stephanie Dosen's "Like a Dream," off her June Bella Union release "Lily for the Spectre", and Airiel's new album "The Battle of Sealand," where Jane can be heard singing back-up vocals for the song "Sugar Crystals," also featuring electronic shoegazer, Ulrich Schnauss.
Jane and Jim have also been collaborating with Detroit techno veteran, Alan Oldham (aka: DJ T-1000) on a new Trip-Hop/Downtempo project. A full length album, entitled "Champagne to my Real Friends, Real Pain to my Sham Friends," the product of this three- piece band called "The Inside," is set to be released this fall.
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Hi, thank you for the request! So wonderful music! I'm looking forward to all the great songs you are going to write, too!! Wish you all the best! Kiss from KAT.
Thanks for the add you guyss- love your tracks
If you like a bit of old 70's style funk then come and have a listen.Got a new song up right now
"Zombie flick"
Cheers:)
Must...have...more...Essenza...without it I will...wither...into...nothingness...oh...why...do you toture me so...have pity...on my poor...beaten soul...the world will only gain peace through the beauty that is Essennza!!!
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Your music was just featured on The Chillcast with Anji Bee on the Podshow Podcast Network and Sirius Stars 102! Thanks for being a part of the show!
-Anji
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Hello my friend,
just a quick note to let you know i have uploaded a rough mix of my new single "Love Is Rain".
Hope you'll like it, and hope to hear from you.
Peace.
Hi. I really like your sound. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your stuff and seeing how you guys evolve over time. I think that you already fit right in with t
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