Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Coming to (North) America: Agnes Obel

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Danish songwriter/composer Agnes Obel released Philharmonics yesterday. If you watch Grey's Anatomy (we're not friends), check Perez Hilton's website (I know you're better than that) or read Time Magazine (to look smarter), then you might already be familiar with the European star's music. The music is minimal, evoking some of Philip Glass' piano works at times. Obel's quiet delivery is so intimate one can't help but think of Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and, of course, her use of harp is reminiscent of Joanna Newsom. Take a night off from Grey's Anatomy and discover a much less guilty pleasure in Agnes Obel.

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