Chelsey Perea

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Born December 9 th , 1977 In London Borough of Havering
Grammy Award Winning English Singer, song-writer and Composer
Known for work with a musical duo Frou, Frou
Wrote, produce and mixed her three solo albums
Classically trained in piano, cello , clarinet, drums, array mbira, and the hang.
Attended a Quaker-boarding school
Walden.
in Saffron

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Nik Kershaw
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Guy Sigworth
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Mickey Modern

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Guy Imogen Heap Connected with Guy Sigworth, co-producer of
Frou, Frou
Sigworth initiated a project with Imogen Heap that developed into the
Internationally recognized group Frou, Frou
The word “Love” was the main concept of the first song written, in which Imogen came up with the first line, “Lung of Love, Leaves me breathless”.

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Skilled Multi-Instrumentalist
Uses manipulated electronic sounds as a fundamental part of her music.
Crating and shaping sounds organically
Mixes sounds adding ambient sounds which is her “secret friend”

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Most lyrics come from personal experience
Hidden messages in the lyrics to friends, family and significant others.
Unknown to these individuals who the hidden messages are for

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“Let Go” By Frou, Frou Recorded in 2002 and Published in 2003
Featuring Imogen Heap with Co-song writer producer Guy Sigworth
Frou, Frou meaning “The swishing sound of silk skirts”
Idea for the song was to connect all five senses and create a sixth realm of heightened emotion, rediscovered memory and awakened dreaming.

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Written, Performed and produced by Imogen Heap
Published in August of 2009
Instruments include the clarinet, cello, piano and digital sound
Inspired by a friend’s art project
Expresses the sadness one feels when desperately trying to get a loved ones attention and fails to do so.

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First single released from the “Details” album in 2003
Written and produced by Guy Sigworth and Imogen Heap
Earned Commercial Success
Song about falling in-love with your soul mate but feels like you
“Must Be Dreaming”

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0:00 Introduction: Mild Rhythmic Syncopation, uses of synthesizer for harmonic overtones.
0:24 Verse I: Cello starts to fade out and Imogens voice becomes the main focus.
0:47 Chorus: Drums are added into the beat and tempo continues as verse I.
1:22 Verse 2: Ensemble of Violins added creating a more harmonic tone.
1:51 Chorus: Drums are the accentuated tone, sinks you further into a meditative state.
2:18 Bridge: Transition moves into the mix of all sounds and instruments.
2:46 Chorus: Drums fad and violins become the main sound.
3:27 Coda: Melody reverts back to same as verse 1 with less vocals.
4:02 Ends

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0:00 Introduction: The melody is soft , with a few notes from the piano playing.
0:30 Verse 1: The rhythm of the piano continues, a triple meter is used with a simple division.
1:03 Chorus: The rhythm is a medium mode with the tempo of the piano quickens to a duple meter.
1:42 verse 2: The rhythm is consistent as before with the tempo increasing, piano fades focusing on the clarinet.
2:29 Chorus: The harmony intensifies the mood .
2:50 Verse 3: Harmony shifts once again to only the piano playing at a triple meter.
3:30 Chorus: Rhythm slows and the harmony is soothing with just the piano playing.
4:25 Bridge: The whole dynamic changes and the rhythm becomes extremely slow.
5:06 Coda: The piano goes from playing ‘b’ flat to key notes that are beautifully played in a quadruple meter.
6:18 Ends

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0:00 Introduction: Strumming of the guitar with a low electronic base, the texture is thick with a smooth outer lay.
0:13 Verse 1: Imogen’s voice start right in with the beat of an electronic drum.
0:40 Chorus: The melody and harmony intensifies with a synthesizer and the strings of a harp in the distance.
1:11 Verse 2: The melody slows down and the intensity fades slightly as Imogen’s voice and lyrics bring you back.
1:32 Chorus: There is a two second silence before the music jumps back into the main chorus.
2:10 Bridge: Only instrumentals are played
2:45 Verse 3: Imogen’s vocals become more falsetto, and the strings of the harp are more pronounced.
3:22 Coda: The tempo slows way down and a twilight kazoo sound assists in the dynamic change.
3:55 Ends

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Retrieved October 29th, 2011, from SoundUnwound:
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