frostlake – The Weight of Clouds (Discus Music, 2021)
The Weight of Clouds is a spellbinding album from frostlake, the project of multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter Jan Todd (Orchestra of The Upper Atmosphere). She wrote these songs during the extensive pandemic lockdowns in 2020-2021.
frostlake presents a beautifully-constructed album with gorgeous whispered and layered vocals, deeply inspired by British progressive psychedelia and folk-rock, along with a wide range of captivating musical instruments that include folk-style and psychedelic guitars, bass, mesmerizing electronic soundscapes, percussion and more.
Lineup: frostlake – Jan Todd on vocals, voices, guitars (acoustic, electric, 12 string), E-bow, floor harp, cross strung harp, soprano lyre, jouhikko, alto tagelharpa, viola, e-violin, clarinet, melodica, Hulusi flutes, Idiopan, Korg MS2000, midi keys, Korg wave-drum, drum creations, percussion, electronics, field recordings; and Terry Todd on acoustic and electric bass, 12 string guitar.
frostlake’s previous albums include White Moon and Ice & Bone.
Buy The Weight of Clouds or stream it/buy it at discusmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-weight-of-clouds-121cd-2021
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