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Sleepthief Meshes It All TogetherThe Dawnseeker from Neurodisc Records marries eloquent sounds.Sleepthief's debut "The Dawnseeker" from Neurodisc Records marries the eloquent sounds of Irish and Californian electronica.
Female Vocalists Co-Pilot This JourneyIt’s not until you dig deeper into Sleepthief’s debut “The Dawnseeker” that you can really feel something; witness this enchanting, yet sometimes anemic puzzle. Branded in the world of electronica, Sleepthief is really Justin Elswick, an intriguing character that in addition to being a full-time attorney, balances the life of academia with soothing skips and tasteful mixes in this 13-track package. He invites 11 female vocalists, including Kirsty Hawkshaw to guide this tryst. Belgium’s Kyoko Baertsoen of Lunascape, Canada’s Jody Quine and Geneva’s San.Drine are just a few of these standout ladies. Two Worlds of InfluenceElswick grew up in Southern California, but spent a great deal of his early-adulthood in Ireland. His music reflects the elfish, Gaelic traditions, but manages to steam through with modern pings, goth-like threads and airy wisps. More so, the former LDS Missionary, has master’s degree in philosophy (no wonder his work is so expansive). It’s easy to compare his female co-pilots to say, Enya or even Norway’s Sissel. “Eurodice” breathes air and sound into one. It’s a relaxing and beautiful poetic piece. This song, like most of the pieces, has a pleasant, earthy tone. The wall of sound he’s created is that of glimmering elements and spacious systems. Kudos for including a Duran Duran cover, on this otherwise original journey. “The Chauffer” is a salute to the genius of Nick Rhodes synthesizer. While delicate and moving, the cover doesn’t quite capture Duran Duran’s erotica. Adding some interesting mixes and more of an airy sound seems to honor it in a way you would an honor roll student. The inflated bass and percussion are interesting, but a bit too airy. Vocalist Hawkshaw is too sweet for this song—she’s missing the arousing seediness. Hawkshaw--Wise CollaborationBritain’s Hawkshaw, certainly brings her credentials to the table—after collaborations with the likes of Ian Pooley, Opus III, Pulusha and Hybrid, her work is still quite worthy and relevant. “Skimming Stones” is a moving, beautiful edifice. Hawskaw’s pixie-ish voice laces the piano and tones in a way water drips from the trees after a rainstorm. Her work leads to the oft comparisons of Sleepthief and Delirium. Album a Soothing Journey“The Dawnseeker” is charming, and at times a carbon copy of the previous track. Elswick has talent in his prose and channels the beauty and hauting sounds of his female cohorts. His work eludes itself to an early morning awakening, or a nice, calm evening. Still, it's a soothing feeling knowing that his work can lead to a restful state--not necessarily taking away from one.
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