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Louise Fraser

solo singer songwriter, singer with the flir

About Me

.. Clasically trained since the age of 11, Louise has toured with bands from the age of 16. From her roots in a 27 piece jazz ensemble and successful London teen rock band, she has gone on to develop a unique vocal style that has been compared to artists like Imogen Heap and Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins).Louise has released two solo singer songwriter albums, collaborated with musicians all over the world, and is lead singer for electronic dream pop outfit The Flir.Louise’s latest release is Ghost Town, http://www.cdbaby.com/louisefraser2. A departure from her electronic mainstay, she expands her singer songwriter repertoire with a range of moving vocals, pretty harmonies, guitars, cello, piano, drums, percussion and a whole range of acoustic instruments eclectically arranged by producer Rich Avrach.This is what Billy Seppard, writer of Rogue Reviews (Rogue Radio) had to say:"Louise Fraser has found her departure angle from the world of techno in a guitar based album of wistful and perceptive songs about love and all its roadblocks and detours. Coming from a world of keyboards, it is apparent that Louise has kept up with string theory and kept close the lyrical simplicity that unlocks the doors of perception and waltzes into the heart.With guitar, cello, bass, drumkit, an occasional organ and even an accordion at the fore, Ms. Fraser skips and waltzes along in the little words that stick and the sound that clicks. Don’t worry. She is still at home with the effects box, and the synth. There are plenty of sounds for seasoning in minutely organized particulars from the heart of the machine. This self-disclosed "techno chick" has found her departure angle in the layered Flirry of electronic gadgetry and chosen to take off into the wistful eternity of the deceptively simple.Ghost Town has the sweet expansive sound of rhythmic poetry served on a bed of sculpted acoustic rock, and the ethereal warmth of a voice that will give your subconscious a hug and an occasional noogie. If you will allow yourself to float into her universe and adjust to the light, the deeper dazzle of small sounds like stars will fill your adopted sky. The stories in these songs have two feet on the ground, but they are reaching for the heavens".Louise is currently living in Los Angeles where she is recording her third solo CD with legendary producer Don Smth. Watch this space for more details!
BUY TRACKS FROM GHOST TOWN HERE ..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/18/2004
Band Website: louisefraser.com
Influences: Cocteau Twins (and anything else with Liz Fraser on vocals), Bjork, Sub City, Sirk, The Flir (I am also the singer for this band.... check us out at www.theflir.com), Goldfrapp, DJ Krush, Frou Frou, Ivy, NiN, Mum, Massive Attack, Lamb, Tears for Fears, a lot of classical and jazz stuff....
Sounds Like: a fantastic artist called louise fraser ..
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

’look down’ on auralgasms radio sunday 2/3, plus new tracks from imogen heap, cat powers, etc

Auralgasms is definitely one of my favourite independent music sites, and they stream the kind of music I love on auralgasms radio. This Sunday, as well as 'Look Down', the track I did with Jeff Rona,...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:53:00 PST

download ’look down’

'look down' is the track i did with the crazy talented jeff rona for the film 'sharkwater'. just thought you might like to know that you can download it here: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStor...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:44:00 PST

vocals for SHARKWATER - in theatres now!

Ron Stewart's incredible feature documentary on sharks has been garnering a tonne of international acclaim, raking in about 19 film awards to date, including best musical score (Jeff Rona). The critic...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:46:00 PST

start tracking new album this week with DREAM BAND :-)

It's a dream come true..... I have been working Don Smith, legendary producer and grammy winner whose credits include U2, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, The Tragically Hip, Ry Cooder, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ni...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:25:00 PST

part of my left leg just melted off, and theres a pot plant growing out of my left arm

so i live in a top floor apartment with red brick walls that i have nicknamed the kiln as it is remarkably effective at retaining and intensifying heat and my skin is melting into a glaze..... today, ...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:13:00 PST

on a soundtrack with portishead, aphex twin, and moby

so i recently recorded some soundtrack vocals for jeff rona (great musician/ producer/ guy to work with - you can check him and his incredible credits out at myspace.com/jeffrona). other artists on th...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:26:00 PST

new solo cd ghost town.....

so after about two years of pouring my soul into various (amazing) microphones, thickening my callouses nailing various guitar parts, and drooling as a host of fantastic musicians added their colour t...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:38:00 PST

everything you never wanted to know

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The SurveyName:LouiseBirthday:27th februaryBirthplace:LondonCurrent Location:Venice Beach, CAEye Color:GreenHair Color:VariesHeight:5ft 9 1/2 "Right Handed or Left Handed:depe...
Posted by Louise Fraser on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST