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Aqualyra

Rank #5 Ottawa, ON, CA Singer Songwriter / GothicTango/FolkNoir...

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Members: Aqualyra: Songwriting, Lyrics, Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Bass Guitars, Recorders

Sounds Like: PJ Harvey, Kate Bush, Esperanza Spalding, Beth Gibbons, Current 93

Label: e.V.'s Underground on CKCU-FM, 93.1, Victorian Underground Music

Bio: BAROQUE-AN HEARTED TORCH-FOLK OF DOOM. Songs all registered with Songwriter's Association of Canada's "Canadian Song Vault." At the not-so-tender mercies of her capricious lyrical muses, 'Lyra found herself staring at a burgeoning pile of vaguely lurid poems & lyrics. The subject? Requited -and... See Full Bio

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“...folky tunes with angelic whispers and a simple bass line... ”

— Electro Noir

“I was hooked from the first sound. The mellow haunting music is perfectly matched up with very soothing vocals. Simple and deep. I could sit back and listen to this, every day. I don't think I can over use the term "haunting" with this music. Imagine sitting along in a dark room as a spirit passes through your body and at that moment two souls become one and you get this calming feeling in your soul... that is Aqualyra.”

— K Tasty, Liquid Audio Review

"My Lucifer (Caberet Mix)" is the Sepiachord Song of the Day for Sept. 6th, 2010.

— DJ Jordan Bodewell, Sepiachord

“Theatrical, timeless and sparse, her vocals are captivating... With a little stretch, one could be reminded of Kate Bush, but Aqualyra feels much more daring in her minimalism. The songs are at once whimsical & haunting, ... woven with intrigue like the web of a spider...”

— Rick's Music Picks

“...fragile and gothic yet there´s a strange warmth to it... reminds me of that one hour we have dark here during nights in June [in Finland]”

— MC Omega zero, The PhysicistS, ReverbNation comment

“This is obscure music in the sense you'd find it in a dusty attic in a box. You'd pull it out & it'd start playing. And you'd become mesmerized.”

— Andrew Austin, Reverbnation

“Unusual and unique - a lovely voice and singularly Eastern European sounding melodies in the vocals. A real treat for these jaded ears.”

— Art Bell, ReverbNation comment

“Wonderful vocal melodies and reverberating accompanying bass that binds together like an intoxicating mulled wine.”

— Johnny Bonkers, ReverbNation comment

"...I could do with a bottle of red while I listen to your wonderful Wicked Merman."

— Phonic Submission, ReverbNation comment

“Highly original unusual and haunting vocals combined with a lone bass guitar...”

— Martin's Bizarre World of Sound, ReverbNation comment

“MINIMALISTICALLY SHARP BUT MELODICALLY TENDER.”

— Soukou Soul, ReverbNation comment

“love the dark romantic vibes! ”

— Ralf Dee, ReverbNation comment

“One of the most enchanting voices I've heard in a long, long time. It's the type of voice that almost makes one feel guilty for listening to it.”

— Atomic Honey: ReverbNation comment

“Strange and twisted songs... a wispy and beautiful voice.... there's more than a dose of the Beth Gibbons or PJ Harveys happening. A rewarding experience.”

— Mike White Experience, ReverbNation comment

“I hear and feel beauty here, Monday is a lovely day after all!”

— Pasi Koivu, Psychedelic Eye, ReverbNation comment

“Autumn madrigals with bass guitar...leading Ottawa's winter renaissance. ”

— Bingham Willoughby, ReverbNation comment

“I love the nakedness of your sound. It add something really special to your songs and makes listening a very intimate experience. ”

— A.S. Swanski, Reverbnation comment

“Something very deep and to the bone... And the voice is awesome! Respect from the Helsinki hardcore science underground!!”

— The Physicists, ReverbNation comment

“a perfect combination of trippy and eerie.”

— Viral Culture, ReverbNation comment

“Hauntingly atmospheric. ”

— Closet Drummer, ReverbNation comment

"Very haunting, sparse and ephemeral...cool enough to catch a chill...

— Matthew Meadows, multi instrumentalist, ReverbNation comment

"...completely refreshing. Man & a guitar stuff, except it's a chick with a bass and an ephemeral voice singing exquisite poetry. She calls it gothic tango, gypsy torch folk, and while that's not literally what it sounds like, it's aptly colorful and sufficiently moody to describe a sound that is truly unique and extraordinarily creative. Rango digs this endlessly..."

— Matthew Meadows, Facebook Comment

"INTENSE, HYPNOTIC,AND ORIGINAL!! WHAT A VOICE!"

— Scott Paul Davis, ReverbNation

“a very captivating enchanting voice ”

— SOLFATE. singer-songwriter; ReverbNation Comment

“DECADENT YET SWEET, DARK & CHARMING...VERY COOL STYLE !!! ”

— OZYRYS, ReverbNation comment

“quite hypnotic”

— Rick Parnell, ReverbNation comment

“haunting... gothic feel ”

— LunariaN, reverbNation comment

“...has a haunting quality to it, somewhat Joanna Newsom-esque, but it's own thing entirely. ”

— LarSiN, Ottawa songwriter, drummer for Ottawa garage band Boxhands

“As unconventional as it is, by the end of the first song I have to admit, I really enjoyed it. ”

— Aren't You Virtue, ReverbNation comment

“Wow, you are so captivating! I love this, you... really push the envelope . ”

— Will, 3 A.M.

“...bellissima canzone!”

— BOX DEMOLITION, ReverbNation comment

“great voice...the tunes are different... Its good late night music ”

— The Monks of Sex, ReverbNation Comment

“Very unique sound and haunting vocals! ”

— Sarana VerLin , ReverbNation comment

“Great writing and mix of dark, folk, world and goth!”

— Boarman (Ritual of the Boar), ReverbNation comment

“It takes a lot of nerve to try over sing over just a bass backing, but you pull it off so well...”

— Violet Club, ReverbNation comment

“You've got a great voice.”

— Stephane Beauchamp-Kiss, Audible Obsession (former guitarist for Grace Over Diamonds); personal comment

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Sills & Smith
Warmblood sure is ethereal and captivating. Well-done! Frank Smith
Spirits Of Another Day
Sweet <3 Peace from Sunny Detroit City !
Susan Martin
Beautiful and haunting vocals!
Scofidio and Glazier
As always love what you do listening right now and love your vocals the new tracks sound great
NICO MINESCU
fantastic new song;UNIQUE style !!!! alien recommendation.
Junkie and the Spider
Thanks for all the support! You are Awesome!!!

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Q: What type of bass are you using and do you play while singing or overdub?

A: It depends on which song as I have two basses. One is an electric cheapo - Jay Turser, and an electro-acoustic by Jerzey. So far on these recordings I am playing whilst singing.. Thanks for your question! :)

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