aaamusic | On 30, Oct 2011

Sophie Barker was the remarkable and stunning vocalist behind the electronica / downtempo band Zero 7. Her solo Seagull album was released in May this year and received much praise.

She releases her amazing version of The Cure classic A Forest as part of a double AA side with Say Goodbye on October 31^st, 2011 through Ho Hum Records. These perceptive and passionate songs are impressive and show considerable talent.

 

A Forest has a fast, refreshing, vibrant tone and a pulsating beat. Say Goodbye is simplistic, light and gentle with a sense of yearning and sadness.

Sophie says: ‘I felt that the two songs revealed perspective of love from two ends of the spectrum. The sweet, sad but light Say Goodbye voice to the deeper more edgy sharp sound of the voice in A Forest expressing two very different parts of the same woman of the same soul both dealing with their fears, hopes, illusions and trying to find some peace once out of the emotional darkness. A cathartic dualistic musical relay!’

Sophie Barker continues to inspire deep feelings through her intense, atmospheric and powerful song writing.

 

Anthony Weightman