PRISCILLA EDERLE: The Diamond Fields

Priscilla Ederle

The Diamond Fields

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A spunky and fresh new female voice with songs evoking bittersweet images coupled with quirky, original, pop/rock melodies similar in style to Liz Phair, Aimee Mann, and Sheryl Crow.

tracks

1 Invisible
2 Very Last Day
3 I Wore Black
4 Days of Spain
5 Vera
6 Tower
7 The Story of Allison
8 Into Your Grave
9 Everything is Hard
10 So Long Ago

notes

Priscilla Ederle is a spunky, edgy, emotional female singer/songwriter with indie rock stylings layered with melodic twists and turns. With her own unique blend of musical moods ranging from in-your-face to soft-around-the-edges to neurotic-grooviness, she can leave your head spinning in a daze before you even knew what hit you!

Priscilla recently recorded her second full-length album "The Diamond Fields" produced by Marwan Kanafani of Fojimoto. Her latest album features her pop/rock side, but also spotlights her top-notch songwriting in artsy, groove-driven musical backdrops. Priscilla's vocal strength and lyrical content make the album shimmer throughout, yet it's still packed with plenty of feeling to make it stick like honey to your ears and shoot sounds of emotional intensity through your soul.

On "The Diamond Fields", Priscilla Ederle's captivating voice soars with melancholic, original, and thought provoking images on songs like "I Wore Black" and "Vera". However, the album also offers traditional radio pop appeal with self-empowering songs like "Invisible" and "The Story of Allison" as well as the spunky-edged "Very Last Day". Darker sounds and more introspective lyrics exploring love lost, distance in relationships, and all around frustration bleed out on tunes like "Days of Spain", "Into Your Grave", and "Everything is Hard". Finally, the album's closing song offers a subtle, acoustic backdrop to a bittersweet longing for a simple past on the stark but sweet "So Long Ago". Overall, "The Diamond Fields" combines both dreamy hopefulness and gritty cynicism all in the same soulful breath.

Her edgy vocals and insightful lyrics won her "Best Folk Album 1994" at the Detroit Music Awards for her debut album "Last Will & Testament". However, Priscilla has never considered herself to be a "folk" artist. Influenced by artists like The Beatles, David Bowie, Liz Phair, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, and The Pixies, she's a dynamic songwriter with a wicked guitar style and a unique flare for capturing the vibe of a song.

With occasional rocked-out, three-piece-band live performances featuring Marwan Kanafani of Fojimoto on drums and Alex Catalona on bass, the songs really come to life. But Priscilla Ederle is also known for engaging audiences with her intimate solo gigs. Her distinctive voice and intricate guitar playing captures a crowd and holds them steadily in the moment.

Formerly a Detroit area resident, Priscilla Ederle is now living in the San Francisco Bay area.

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  • Smart acoustic electric pop
    author: Mark Fassett

    I received my copy of "The Diamond Fields" just prior to trip involving a five hour drive up into the California high sierra. I thought it might be perfect driving music. I think it was, and so did the passengers. My favorite songs are "I Wore Black," "Vera," and "Invisible," but this is one of those CDs that you play the whole way through, not one where you need to skip past certain songs. After the aforementioned trip, the CD didn't make it back into my hands right away, as one of the passengers happened to grab it... it sat in his CD player for a couple of days until I liberated it back into my collection where it belongs. She is a little artsy like Suzanne Vega and Aimee Mann, but maybe with a little more attitude... there's a little PJ Harvey too. But those names are just for reference, she's really doing her own thing, so listen to the samples yourself and then buy the CD.

  • author: Sam Merrells

    Play the CD twice and you'll find yourself humming the songs everywhere you go. Smart lyrics, original melodies, a great voice and a strong groove make this CD an absolute winner. Buy it for all your friends so that you can claim to have found Priscilla Ederle first - the girl's going to be a rock star.

  • I love this album
    author: James Hong

    I have to admit that when I first heard the album, I just thought it was okay.. but I left it playing in the CD player on repeat, and a few hours later, I was hooked. This album is great, if you're into Natalie Merchant or Jewel, I recommend it.

  • Not like the other girls!
    author: Marty Gabel

    Priscilla Ederle's second album finds the San Francisco-based singer/songwriter in fine form as she investigates a more complex and diverse soundscape than on her purely acoustic debut CD. 'The Diamond Fields' is a unique collection of ten songs that highlight Priscilla's vocal talents, songwriting ability, and excellent musicianship. 'Invisible' is a four-minute slice of pure pop and this is followed by the kick-ass 'Very Last Day' which demonstrates her ability to write catchy tunes that not only rock hard, but possess a great deal of energy too. 'Days of Spain' sees diverse instrumentation and cool production features, while still remaining catchy and lyrically intelligent. 'Vera', the album's centerpiece, is an exquisite trip-hop-influenced tune that really shows off Priscilla's versatility. 'The Story of Allison' returns things to a gentler, more acoustic feeling pace, and coupled with the spooky and intriguing 'Into Your Grave', you'll probably be feeling that things have quietened down again. But not for long: 'Everything is Hard' creeps up and bites you on the ass, rocking hard, with its acerbic lyrics and caustic feedback. It merges beautifully into the album's finale, the sweet-sounding reminiscing tones of 'So Long Ago', proving once-and-for-all that Priscilla has the ability to mix it up like the best of them, while still remaining completely in control.

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