London-based vocalist and composer Sylvia Schmidt embarks on a new musical journey with her solo project, Sketches of Carol, and she unveils her breathtakingly cinematic EP, Messengers. The title track, Messengers, is a striking fusion of cinematic art rock, experimental and neoclassical elements, where the human voice transcends its conventional role to become an instrument, enveloping the listener in an entirely ethereal atmosphere. The layered strings, skillfully executed by esteemed violinist William Newell, elevate the entire experience, making this track a demanding but profoundly essential masterpiece for sonic explorers.
Sylvia Schmidt’s innovative artistry and the intricate composition of Messengers promise a transformative and immersive listening experience that blurs the boundaries between genres and emotions.
Speaking on ‘Messengers’, Sketches of Carol comments:
“This project displays the most raw, pure form of my creative being. Led by my voice as an immediate instrument, rather than planning the composition of the suite, ‘Messengers’ was intuitive, borne from a wholly emotional place. In that sense, it truly carries the moment. Translating that to other people feels empowering.”
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