Silje Nes is a little known Norwegian artist. Although an accomplished classical pianist and percussionist, Silje decided to work primarily with her laptop and a host of instruments she had no previous experience playing for this recording. The sounds and arrangements often lack formula and convention, adding to the delicate whisper of her beautiful voice a simplicity and frailty. But there’s also a playfulness there as Silje lightly tugs us by the hand enchanting us with the sounds of tiny squeaks, clicks and clacks, static, and tinkling electronics. Everything on this record sounds so tiny, but somehow the sum of the parts manage to create a sprawling soundscape that bear hugs you. Everything is weaved together with a vast array of instruments including cello, electronics, drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, recorder, glockenspiel, xylophone, melodica, and trumpet, as well as percussion played on all manner of found objects. Her debut-album, Ames Room, will be released Feb. 19th on Fat Cat Records, home of bands like The Twilight Sad, Mice Parade, and Panda Bear name a few.

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