Name: You Are the Flower Music from Hildegard von Bingen Vol. 1
Brand: Daisy Press

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-SSS-047

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Includes 24-page zine

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

634457106499

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Daisy Press

Genre US

Modern Composition

Label US

Daisy Press is a talented artist known for her unique blend of classical and contemporary music. With influences ranging from Carolin Widmann to Björk, Daisy creates captivating compositions that push the boundaries of traditional genres. Her work has been compared to renowned ensembles like Varanus Ensemble and Seraphic Fire, showcasing her versatility as a musician. Daisy's hauntingly beautiful melodies and ethereal vocals have earned her a dedicated following, making her an exciting addition to any music collection.
Whether performing with the Oxford Camerata or collaborating with artists like Romain Dayez and hatis noit, Daisy brings a fresh perspective to every project she undertakes. Her ability to seamlessly merge different musical styles results in truly innovative soundscapes that captivate listeners. From delicate piano arrangements to experimental electronic beats, Daisy's music transcends boundaries and resonates with audiences around the world.
With critically acclaimed albums such as "Sequentia" and "derek muro", Daisy continues to push artistic boundaries while staying true to her distinctive style. Her collaborations with Julia Holter showcase their shared passion for pushing the limits of sonic exploration. Whether you're a fan of classical music or seeking something new and avant-garde, Daisy Press is an artist worth discovering.

With You Are the Flower, her first solo album, vocalist Daisy Press finds her voice in communion with the sainted and celebrated 12th century composer, Hildegard von Bingen. Daisy’s deeply personal approach, both irreverent and devotional, breathes new vibrant life into the world and work of the medieval visionary. Press first encountered Hildegard in a graduate school program at Oxford under the tutelage of the rock-star theologian nun Sister Benedicta Ward. Years later, in the midst of her career as a go-to, in-demand, classically-trained singer, spanning the diverse musical worlds of nightlife, classical new music, and experimental pop, searching for something she could call her own, Daisy rekindled her relationship with the 12th century mystic. Hildegard’s words and music spoke to her of a reclaimed power, of taking up space and demanding autonomy. Even more so, of the ecstasy of the body. Of the six chants on the You Are the Flower, three celebrate the martyred St. Ursula and three celebrate the Virgin Mary; they all speak about a devotion to the feminine. The first chant on the album, “Favus Distillans,” proclaims Ursula as longing to “embrace the Lamb of God with honey and milk under her tongue,” the imagery at once chaste and sensual. Fittingly, the album ends with “Ave Maria O Auctrix Vitae,” a full-on psychedelic ride (and epic homage to the Virgin Mary). Hildegard was 42 was when she started having visions and started writing. So when Daisy approached the same time in her life, Hildegard resonated. Thus inspired, Press has put her own stamp on Hildegard, birthing a new voice into the world, and inviting listeners to go on this adventure with her.

You Are the Flower Music from Hildegard von Bingen Vol. 1

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