Rapunzel, Rapunzel, high in the tower, (Parvati and Nik)

all day all night live at LDV

A beautiful solo debut EP for singer/songwriter Jacq Teh, “Waves” is awash with raw emotion and vulnerability. A glimpse into the inner dealings behind a tumultuous break-up, the album takes listeners from the beginning through to the end of a collapsing relationship. Deeply moving and painfully real, listeners can expect a good cry as the journey reaches its destination of closure and acceptance.

The music is reminiscent of Bon Iver’s reverberant harmonies, with a poignant attention to detail and slight nod to Teh's jazz and R&B roots. The album seamlessly blends genres, cohesive in its use of vocal production and choral orchestrations. While “Happened” feels like a gentle lullaby bringing listeners into Teh’s world, “Did” and “Waves” are drenched with imagery and an almost palpable feeling of hearbreak. “Friends” features Toronto jazz pianist Jen Lo and gives us subtle R&B grooves and riffs, all while dishing out lyrics that strike to the core. “Getting Older” is undeniably relatable for anyone in their late 20’s to mid 30’s contemplating where they are in life and whether they have achieved the milestones expected of them at this stage. With a mild country landscape set by Toronto jazz guitarist Jay Yoo, the track is a minimalist approach to coming to terms with the dread of aging. And with a cinematic finish, the album concludes with a flowing piece, bringing us back to the image of running water and waves. Featuring a masterful orchestration of woodwinds performed by jazz composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Dennis Kwok, all one can really do at the end of this album is cry and cry and cry.

“Waves” is the simple story of a break-up, told so carefully and beautifully that it is impossible to turn away. We held in its comforting melodies and embraced by its luscious harmonies. An ambitious debut album for artist, Jacq Teh, firmly marking her place in the world of independent and contemporary music. 

Getting Older

its says it all on the song, finding the last gentleman in this town.

gentleman(demo)

This is a bunch of really rough-quality demos of songs I am tired of holding on to. Some of them aren't bad songs necessarily. Of course, that's subjective. 

blurry_images.mp3

A Quiet Contemplation of Sunshine

Fathers Day

מילים מקבלות חיים" הוא פרויקט מתמשך של הלחנת שירה, שנולד מתוך אהבה למילה הכתובה ולמפגש המיוחד שבין טקסט למוזיקה.
במהלך השנים הלחנתי עשרות שירים שכתבו משוררות ומשוררים, כשכל טקסט פתח בפניי עולם – רגשי, אישי, חברתי או פוליטי – והפך לשיר.

חלק מהשירים בפרויקט יצאו כסינגלים עם עטיפה הפקתית מלאה.
האוסף הזה מציג גרסאות מוקלטות באולפן הביתי שלי – שירה, גיטרה, ולעיתים גם כלים נוספים – בגישה אינטימית, ישירה וחופשית.

אני גאה לשתף את השירים בדיוק כמו שהם – פשוטים, כנים, נוגעים.
זוהי תחנה אחת במסע מתמשך, שממשיך להתרחב בכל מפגש עם מילה חדשה שמבקשת לחיות דרך הלחן.

רגעים מתוקים

mango - a demo

Vice

A Song for Sunday
Music and Production: Andreas Herrmann

Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord!
sing with a cheerful voice;
exalt our God with one accord,
and in his name rejoice.
Ne'er cease to sing, thou ransomed host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
until in realms of endless light
Your praises shall unite. 

There we to all eternity
shall join the angelic lays
and sing in perfect harmony
to God our Saviour's praise;
He hath redeemed us by His blood
and made us kings and priests to God;
for us, for us, the Lamb was slain!
praise ye the Lord!  Amen.

Sing Halleluja!

Ein Gott, der bei den Schwachen war

my digital diary

some new stuff and old (baby maya trying to learn how to work her way around garageband)

mango - a demo

mayasworld44