Imber’s latest track, “Fallen Angel,” is a captivating mix of haunting melodies and emotional lyrics that are sure to touch listeners. Right from the first play, you will be drawn in due to Imber’s pure voice and the enchanting simplicity of the production.
Melody is what immediately stands out about “Fallen Angel”. It is one of those songs that remain in your mind long after it stops playing as each note flows into the next one smoothly. The lyrics are honest and touching expressed through Imber’s vocally genuine performance. She puts in this song an emotional depth which can easily be perceived through her rawness.
The production on “Fallen Angel” is low-key but high quality. It does not have too much complexity but still sounds professional nonetheless, making it more enjoyable for listening. The instrumental background is subtle but useful in enhancing Imber’s singing rather than overwhelming it. Clearly, there was a lot of effort made while creating the sound for this piece and thus the end product has a quality that keeps it interesting yet unforgettable at all times.
Imber who also goes by her real name Cecilia Nicolè is a singer-songwriter from Venice with music that not only borrows from various sources but comes with unique tastes as well. She combines ethereal melodies with complex electronic elements within her songs bringing out something exceptional. Through ‘Fallen Angel,’ Imber gives us enough reasons to believe she can take anyone into a familiar yet another world.
In her own words, “Fallen Angel” is a song that came to her almost effortlessly, a rare occurrence for any songwriter. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of a fractured friendship, with the narrator reflecting on past memories with a sense of longing and regret. The production mirrors the song’s emotional journey, starting off with a simple piano accompaniment before building to a dramatic crescendo.
“Fallen Angel” is therefore an outstanding track that adds up to Imber’s prominent position as a musician. With its awesome melody, true words and well done arrangement, this piece will catch the fancy of everyone who hears it. It’s clear that Imber has done a great job on this record; we are now waiting to see what she wants to show us next.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Imber is Cecilia Nicolè, Venetian singer-songwriter whose sound blends ethereal melodies with more intricate electronic productions. Influenced by the likes of James Blake, Aurora and Tori Amos, Imber combines her curiosity for the unknown with her hometown origins resulting in songs that seem to come from a place far away. The project had its first start at the Premio delle Arti 2018 Festival in Milan and eventually moved to the UK, where Cecilia played at various venues around the Country and had the opportunity to open for Tomberlin, Vetiver and Aurora D’Amico. In 2020 she was selected to play at Liverpool Soundcity that, due to the Covid-19 emergency, was held online. One of the most peculiar experiences was perhaps to record a live session for IndieMood Sessions and Rockol on a moving boat in Venice. Being a solo project, live performances change depending on the situation and the context. From hybrid performances with both acoustic instruments and live electronics, to more intimate and ancestral ones accompanied by the sound of two viola da gambas, the narrative thread is the constant research of new sounds that are in contrast with the structure and lyrics of the songs.
