There’ll never be a point in Felicia Atkinson’s career where her art just tapers into a generalization of her music (EXAMPLE). So rejoice, because Shelter Press just began selling the newest Felicia Atkinson release A Readymade Ceremony on LP (100-clear/400-black, both 160 grm) and CD
(for you international collectors; cheap shipping). Read (?) the trailer video above and then immediately scope out the first track “L’oeil” streaming below:
“L’oeil” is a ritual confessional surrounded by flames in sweeping and breath-taking advancement. Objective in the unabashed beauty of fault and temptation. Like a sculpture of shame, Felicia Atkinson incants a barely repetitive poem/spell that’s as terrifying as it is blissful. Something also super notable is she and Bart (Shelter Press head) live in the French Alps, and I believe she teaches vocal classes at a local school; interesting to note because “L’oeil” doesn’t involve singing as much as it is attentive in intonation and proper annunciation, also considering she is not a native English speaker. Good to know Felicia Atkinson takes scrupulous time with her work that you can hear. Sonic goddessness at in nail-biting serenity!
• Felicia Atkinson: http://feliciaatkinson.tumblr.com
• Shelter Press: http://www.shelter-press.com