Anna Homler
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Experimental vocal
Status:
Most recent release, House of Hands (2001)
See also:
Anna Homler's siteThe Ectophiles' Guide's page for her work with Geert Waegeman and Pavel Fajt
Comparisons:
Meredith Monk, Laurie Anderson, Iva Bittová
Covers/own material:
Co-writes songs
General comments:
"A sonic geography" describes this music well—it seems to be clearly describing its own world in its own language. Mostly lyrical and harmonic, there are few discordant moments. Perhaps this is postmodern vocal music—whatever it is, it is compelling and beautiful and strange. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Either
Recordings:
- Do Ya Sa Di Do: A Sonic Geography (1992)
- House of Hands (2001)
- See her discography for her collaborative projects
Do Ya Si' Di Do: A Sonic Geography
Release info:
1992—amf-music, Weyhestrasse 5, 5100 Aachen, Germany—amf 1031
Availability:
In the U.S. in stores that specialize in experimental music
Ecto priority:
A must-have for lovers of experimental music.
Group members:
Anna Homler—vocals
Guest artists:
Steve Moshier—keyboards, tape manipulations
David Moss—vocals
Ethan James—keyboards, guitar, drum machine
Bernard Sauser-Hall—keyboards & samples
Produced by:
Anna Homler with David Moss, Bernard Sauser-Hall; co-produced by Philipp Beck
Comments:
Perhaps this is an album of speaking in tongues. Experimental without seeming pretentious. Seems more centered than most experimental music—each piece is more of a piece, and the idea seems more to enchant listeners than scare or shock them. This definitely enchants me. (Neile)
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