"Enchant" Sampler Review
5 song preview from the album
by Kim Harten for Bliss Aquamarine

Emilie is a 21 year old multi-instrumentalist, classically trained but just as keen on rock and pop music. On here she sings and plays three types of violin as well as piano, harpsichord, keyboards and programming. Cello and drums are provided by guest musicians. The music manages to successfully combine the commercial and the individualistic - what could easily have been a straightforward soul-tinged electronic pop song ( Chambermaid ) is made into something much more innovative by the use of baroque instrumentation. What If is sophisticated piano and violin based pop. How Strange is also a soul/pop song but miles more original than that description suggests. Heard It All is a bit more rockish but once again, not your average rock due to the addition of orchestral-style keyboards and actual strings. Remember begins with some violin that sounds both classical and otherworldly, and the song itself is laid-back electronic pop.
As well as having her own ideas music-wise, Emilie has a well-defined, extravagant image like an updated version of punk. But as well as the pink hair, fishnets and heavy boots, Emilie wears fairy wings - an excellent, individualistic idea! Normally I don't think image matters in music and I'm liable to scoff at all those manufactured artists who just wear what they're told, but when artists create their own image to make a statement about themselves, this can only be applauded. More info from info@traitor-records.com