Musician Elise Lebec has grown up a seeker, with travel in her blood. From New Zealand to Australia and England back to the states, Lebec has soaked up inspiration from every corner of the globe. Her latest release, ORIGIN, is a sonic interpretation of her spiritual trip to Egypt. Under the same blazing Saqqaran sun that drenched the warrior deity of antiquity 5000 years ago, this musical citizen of the world, Elise Lebec, had experienced the start of what has become a spiritual illumination… an epiphany which compelled her to embark on an intuitive, cross-cultural musical journey of discovery, deep creative expression, and a calling to use it as a vehicle for bringing disparate cultures together.
The cultural richness that is entrenched within the sounds of traditional Egyptian music is something that can be felt by anyone. There is something so raw, spiritual and passionate that spills out from the sounds of this most ancient form of music. To highlight just a few pieces, the opening track “Taaly Maaya: Come With Me” focuses on Lebec’s smoothly sensual voice setting the stage for what is sure to be a mystical experience; she guides the way into the journey that later disperses into a musical medley of sorts. The following “Queen of Light” is driven by a frenzy of doumbek drums and various string instruments. “Cairo Morning” takes the concept of this album in a bit of a different direction by fusing the old and the new. The iconic Egyptian instrumentals are coupled with a man rapping in Arabic while Elise harmonizes softly in the background. Remarkably different from the rest of the songs on her album, “Sekhmet: The Goddess Awakens” is an empowering chant that is uses minimal instrumentation but rather relies of layers of vocals and chants to convey a message of strength. “Hob Elahy: God is Within” sends the final message of Lebec’s spiritual journey. We are all one and are all empowered from within. There is both music for meditating, and music for belly dancing in this ambitious stunning work. ORIGIN is a collection inspired by Elise’s enlightenment that began in the Fall of 2016. An amalgam of exotic Upper Egyptian traditional instruments, distinctive vocals, and contemporary production techniques, ORIGIN comprises a transcendent bridge between contrasting worlds. “It’s an expression of human kindness,” says Lebec of the release, “…the intention to bring the beauty of diverse cultures together via fresh combinations of Arabic & western instruments. We have built a harmonious narrative merging the millennia of Egyptian music with elements and forms of modern popular music to help exemplify that we are all related beings of planet Earth; one extended family turning in our respective orbits around the Sun.” Whether you are seeking a musical journey, a spiritual awakening, or just curious to try something new, ORIGIN provides all of the above. With Lebec’s beautiful voice, unique Egyptian & Western music, and powerful message, it is certain to bring meaning to your day. The album is the first release of a larger project, “One World Turning”, including recorded music, promotional videos, interviews, live performances, and lifestyle merchandising, which can be found at https://elise-lebec.myshopify.com/. More about ORIGIN at www.eliselebec.com |
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