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Ellipse (Bonus Track Version)

Imogen Heap

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For a work so heavily reliant upon synthesizers and other unnatural tones, Ellipse sounds surprisingly organic. This is mostly thanks to Imogen Heap’s delicately emotive voice, which she loops and processes into various forms ranging from the scat singing of “Earth” to the bubbly bounce of “Swoon” to the ethereal atmospherics of “Between Sheets” and “Half Life.” Her interesting song structures and the multiple layers of odd electronica give her tunes their rich textures, especially on such standouts as “First Train Home,” “Aha,” and “Canvas.” Not all of the songs on the album are so sonically dense; Heap also offers the relatively minimalist “2-1,” with its slow build and pleasant use of strings, as well as the spare piano instrumental “The Fire.” Ellipse is the third release from the former Frou Frou member and it’s a charming and intriguing patchwork of sounds. This deluxe version includes instrumental versions of each song.

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Inventive, inspiring...brilliant

Heap's songwriting sensibilities and production choices consistently surprise and delight me, and here she takes the next step forward in her evolving musical journey. While some songs bear similarities to previous album cuts, Ellipse is not a rehash but a deeper, more mature album that inspires, entertains, and even challenges listeners to really really *listen*. To the fabulous, meticulous production but also to lyrics that are deeply personal, poetically conversational, and always relatable. There are few moments of pure rock-out joy -- which helped to make "I Megaphone" such a distinctive album for Heap -- but when they come, they are well-placed seasoning in a collection that ranges from the rollicking (is it in 12/8?) a cappella "Earth" to the slinky "Swoon" and the bouncy -- often hilarious, yet spot-on honest -- "Bad Body Double." And although known for her inventive use of synths, circuit-bent toys, and Pro Tools, Heap never loses a grip on her deeply personal approach, integrating organic sounds that actually have meaning to her (the sound of the burning of a specific piece of wood in the instrumental "The Fire," for example). We may not always know the stories behind the connections, but we can't help but relish their impact.

Absolutely brilliant -- rich and engaging!

First let me give some brief background: I consider myself to be a music connoisseur, spending at least two hours a day listening to music of various genres, mostly on headphones. Consuming so much music means quite a bit of time spent looking for good music. Needless to say, I find over 95% of the music released to be completely boring and uninspired. That's just the way things are... But that is why it's so exciting to discover new music, especially when that music is so rich and beautiful. Now, I had a problematic relationship with Speak For Yourself. I really loved about 50% of it, but didn't really appreciate the rest. But those tracks I did like made me realize Imogen Heap is an amazingly talented composer, producer, and singer. So I waited anxiously for her next release, and almost felt involved in the creative process as I watched her vblog on You Tube. Now that it's here, I can tell you that Ellipse is a brilliant album. This is some of the best music I have heard in a while. It engages you on so many levels -- production, sounds, vocals, harmonies, rich textures... It's all there, where it should be. There's just so much talent flowing out of this music, it's amazing.  I've seen some disappointed reviews floating around, and I have two possible explanations: Either people were expecting a slightly more poppy sound out of this album (something that was more prevalent in Speak For Yourself) and were disappointed, or people who just haven't gotten into the depths of this album, which certainly takes more than one or two listens to dive into. Bottom line, do yourself a favor and give this album more than one listen, there's really so much here to love. Personally I can't wait for her next one...

meh...

i am one of the many imogen heap fans who has been anxiously awaiting the release of ellipse. well, it's finally here, and to be honest... i'm a bit disappointed. i don't think ellipse can hold a candle to speak for yourself, or frou frou's details... both of which i would give at least a 4.5. for me, ellipse is lacking the honesty and emotional connection i have felt with her other albums... quite possibly a casualty of over production. i actually find some of the tracks to be somewhat annoying (earth, the bridge of swoon... an otherwise great song) and the lyrics uninspired and immature (bad body double, aha!). still, a good listen with a few standout tracks - first train home, tidal, and between sheets being my favorite. if i could give a piece of advice to imogen for her next effort... don't try so hard. just follow your heart and it will be brilliant.

Biography

Born: December 09, 1977 in Essex, England

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

As a rule, group efforts are normally launched before a solo career — not after a solo career is in full swing. First, the artist makes a name for himself/herself as part of a group, then the artist leaves the group to become a full-time solo performer. That's the standard procedure, but British singer/songwriter Imogen Heap took a different approach, having already established her solo credentials for several years before becoming half of the London-based duo Frou Frou. Although based in London,...
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  • $12.99
  • Genres: Alternative, Music, Electronic
  • Released: Aug 21, 2009
  • ℗ 2009 Megaphonic Records Ltd under exclusive license to Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

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