Danish-based artist, Clarissa Connelly, has released an album titled World of Work through Warp, which showcases her love for Nordic culture and personal experiences. Following two self-released albums, Connelly has amalgamated musical styles and compositions to create a contemporary take on traditional Nordic folk with century-spanning references from French philosophers to the poetry of William Blake. The resulting album is full of intimate, yet grandiose instrumentals and textures, melded beautifully with her tender vocals to evoke a contemplative and restorative experience.
To listen to Clarissa Connelly is to indulge in a pure, revitalizing experience that evokes a sense of tranquility. With a focus on experimental folk music, her music is a soul-cleansing voyage that reminds listeners of the wisdom of our forefathers. The album is presented as a refreshing drink of pure spring water that rejuvenates with every sip, stirring an awareness of life’s beauty within and around us.
Connelly is part of Rough Trade On The Rise, a curated platform featuring the most exciting emerging music. Her debut album World of Work is an excellent representation of her style, showcasing her talent as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. The album is already creating waves among fans of experimental Nordic folk and has been highly anticipated since its release through Warp.
Fans of Clarissa Connelly’s work describe her album as a celestial adventure that explores the themes of work, the profane, bells, questioning, and shadows, referring to her own five-word description of the album. Her musical influences include Arvo Pärt, Valkyrien Allstars, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Joni Michell, and Lyle Mays. Connelly has had several career highlights since forming, including performing with Laurie Anderson, participating in Meredith Monk’s School in NYC, and going on tour with Jenny Hval in Europe.
If she were to host a pre-release listening party, Connelly’s five VIP guests would be Meredith Monk, friends she met through music in Copenhagen, Hildegaard of Bingen, her niece Maymunah, and herself. For tour snacks, she prefers earl grey tea with oat milk, Scottish oatcakes, dark chocolate with whole hazelnuts, ginger candy, and carrots. Overall, Clarissa Connelly is a phenomenal artist to watch, and her latest album, World of Work, is a testament to her impeccable artistry, musical skills, and talent for conceptualizing and delivering top-notch music
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