DOMINIQUE FILS AIME Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Dominique Fils-Aime opens her second album, Nameless, with an intimate vocal solo. One melody finds accompaniment with another - they multiply, creating a family of sound, related but independent. She crafts what sounds like an entire band out of layered vocals, establishing a minimalistic approach early on, and gradually brings in selective instrumentation balanced with a blend of intriguing vocal harmonies. Her voice glides over the track, guiding the music, grounding her body of work in a refreshingly human quality. Extending outwards from an introductory cover version of 'Strange Fruit', Dominique transitions into original compositions, introducing an upright bass, snapping fingers, and a slick, hushed and lyrical flow. By framing her original work within the bounds of the iconic blues singers that preceded her, she is making clear that her sound is inspired and builds upon the talents of past generations. By interpreting these classic songs in a modern way, she is considering how she can play her part in furthering this musical tradition.