With a voice that captures intimacy and intensity, ADALINE'S compelling piano compositions, revealing lyrics, and haunting melodies have been seducing audiences since 2005.
From pulsing rock, to cabaret, to orchestral ballads, ADALINE creates meticulously crafted soundscapes where brass, strings, and vibraphone meet electric guitars and programmed percussion. Classical and pop sensibilities produce soundtracks that are both artistic and accessible. Often compared to the likes of Fiona Apple, Cat Power, and Tori Amos, ADALINE takes her place among these artists as one who is also inspired by the craft of songwriting.
ADALINE studied music during her school years in Whitby, Ontario and into her post-secondary studies in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she now calls home. Her studies and home life created the music saturated environment in which her love of music developed and matured.
She says, "I have always known that music is life. As I grow older, I see more of what that means. I know that when writing a piece of music I am creating something that is both intimately mine and yet overwhelmingly yours. This sharing process, the way we reveal the intricacies of who we are, both lyrically and musically, is powerful beyond comprehension. This vulnerability is both terrifying and beautiful: therein lies its power".
ADALINE'S first full length album, "Famous For Fire", was recorded at the prestigious Factory Studios and at Demitone Productions in Vancouver, Canada. The album showcases the talents of over 20 Canadian musicians. Produced by Scott Sanft, and co-produced by adaline and Tyson Beesley, the album is a stunning symphonic tapestry with electronic, folk, and rock persuasions. With festival dates booked all over Canada, ADALINE is poised to make her musical mark. With a promising career and the passion to sustain it, ADALINE is sure to grace your music collection for years to come.
ADALINE - where sound and soul meet.
RECENT REVIEWS/PRESS FOR "FAMOUS FOR FIRE":
The Vancouver Sun
Thursday May 8th, 2008
"Watching Adaline perform her own melodic pop material is a bit like watching someone in the midst of some kind of massive physical and emotional release. Her performance is intimate and raw and exuberant. She plays the keyboard like it's an extension of her own body and smiles with genuine appreciation at her enthusiastic audience.
At her CD release show last month at the Biltmore Cabaret, the place was packed, leaving some people lined up in the chilly night at 11 p.m., waiting to get in. The line-up was a testament to Adaline's talent, as well as to the accessibility of her music.
On Famous for Fire, she succeeded in her mission to make it both accessible and personal (there's no audible banging of things against a wall). The songs go far beyond traditional singer-songwriter fare - so much of which sounds the same. Instead, it verges on experimental pop rock that showcases her gorgeous voice and skill at the piano.
It's also a name you should remember, because there's enough talent behind it to take Adaline well beyond the confines Vancouver's live venues."
-Amy O'Brian, Music Writer, The Vancouver Sun
The Vancouver Province
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
"Sweet Adaline's on a winner"
There are a lot of good debut CD's that come across [my] desk. Few can boast the combination of ethereal and sassy vocals, pristine musicianship and mature songwriting in "Famous For Fire". From the dirty Basin Street trumpet lines Adaline matches in "Whiter Straighter" to the roboto-groove of "Chemical Spill", her disc is a winner. Where did this girl get her chops? She says the results [of recording] were both artistically intriguing and - she hopes - appealing. I say yes."
-Stuart Derdeyn, The Province
TV Week
May 10th, 2008
REVIEW - ADALINE - FAMOUS FOR FIRE
"Vancouver-based singer/songwriter/keyboardist Adaline deftly blends elements that seemingly range from Brian Eno to Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac, Kurt Weill to Radiohead. Entrancing arrangements highlighted by vocal acrobatics soaring overtop of undulating keyboards and propulsive percussion, both real and electronic. Clearly a standout from the glut of Sarah McLachlan wannabes."
(Adaline Music)
FOUR STARS
The Georgia Straight
Thursday April 24th, 2008
"Adaline kept it in the family by working on" Famous for Fire" with Tyson, whose guitar contributions fuel the more rock-oriented half of the album, including tunes like "Broken Glass", "State of Mind", and "Poor You". And as far as melodic rockers go, the pounding "Pioneering" would be a standout on anyone's record. But the most anomalous track is "Chemical Spill", an alienated, paranoid-android type of song featuring a skittish drum program and blunt guitar tone. And the result is Famous for Fire, a promising debut showcasing Adaline's talents."
-Shawn Conner
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