Comprising French singer and musician, Leah Attali, and New York Metropolis guitarist and songwriter, Geoff Bradford, Helia Tatla comes collectively as a musical collaboration in Austin, Texas, and sees the pair mix their unimaginable abilities right into a self-titled EP that can encourage listeners in all places.
Launched on March 8, the 4 observe set is quirky but relatable. Opener, ‘Third Tradition Children’ is known as for individuals who live in a rustic that’s totally different to that of their delivery, and that of their dad and mom. It’s reflective of the experiences of individuals as we speak – not simply the younger – who’ve grown up in a world that has modified utterly from that of their dad and mom, and who really feel they don’t fairly belong within the place the place they stay. The politics of the world round us proper now means that is affecting increasingly individuals. Bradford’s guitar is gentle and jazzy, alongside a buzzing horn, whereas Attali’s vocals are strident and authoritative.
This authority continues all through, with second observe, ‘Servant’s Coronary heart’ taking us in an surprising path, Attali singing of studying to serve others, inserting others forward of you – and in so doing, discovering your true self, and in no respect dropping your energy. Once more, her vocals are supported by the beautiful instrumentals; it’s a real partnership.
Observe 3, ‘Caught Up In’, opens with keys and drums, paving the way in which for a extra light vocal from Attali, joined in duet by Bradford. It’s a lot softer and extra relaxed than the earlier two tracks, however no much less highly effective lyrically. It presents like a love track, whereas the duo sing of revolutions.
Ultimate observe, ‘Ocean Blue’, has a extra 60s vibe to it, bringing again the horns and including a jangly guitar, in addition to some freaking far out Hammond organ licks. Attali’s voice is in fact the proper match for this, affirming and resolute.
‘Helia Tatla’ is out now and is on the market to stream on Spotify and YouTube. Yow will discover out extra about this duo on-line on their official web site.
