The 10,000 Steps

Biomusique

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 13, 2008)
• Original Release Date: May 13, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Kosmic Music Us
• ASIN: B001662EZQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,382 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Biomusique is a collaboration of soundtrack siren Lisbeth Scott and percussionist Greg Ellis. Formerly one half of the Persian fusion duo, Vas, Ellis brings those same sonic sensibilities to the cinematic voice of Scott, who has sung on scores to The Chronicles of Narnia, The Sixth Sense, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The duo meets in a meditative state touched with soul in songs that read like haiku. Brush strokes of spare words and sounds are placed like objects in a Zen garden. Scott's lyrics fall somewhere between an Abbess Hildegard von Bingen chant and a Rumi poem, short fragments outlining a vessel of emotion that can be impassioned and anguished on "Ananda" or imploring on "Caeili et Terra" (Heaven & Earth) where her soulful soprano is stacked up in Enyaesque choirs. Although Greg Ellis has pounded percussion grooves for Juno Reactor and Billy Idol, with Biomusique he’s a colorist as much as a rhythmatist, decorating tracks with all manner of global percussion instruments and even mountain dulcimer and trumpet. But even when Ellis brings out the tribal drums on "The Tender Green," Scott's layered vocals turn it into a slow, erotic throb. Biomusique's The 10,000 Steps is what happens when contemplative music is played with chops and soul. -- John Diliberto

Product Description

This exquisitely-crafted debut collaboration of acclaimed singer/songwriter Lisbeth Scott and eclectic percussionist Greg Ellis weaves a layered soundscape of richly atmospheric songs, ranging from poignantly moving to radiantly serene. The album exudes an epic, cinematic quality - since both artists are ubiquitous contributors in major film music; Ellis' work has shaped the sound of the Matrix series, Fight Club, and 300, among others, while Scott's includes, Shrek, The Passion of the Christ, Spielberg's Munich and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The multi-talented Greg Ellis, who has worked with Beck, Billy Idol, and the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart is best-known for co-founding the world music ensemble Vas with singer Azam Ali. Lisbeth Scott has worked with artists as diverse as INXS, John Prine, Mark Isham, and composer John Williams -- who wrote a solo expressly for her in the Munich soundtrack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful, May 28, 2008

By	Olympia Dreamer - See all my reviews

I am slowly absorbing this wonderful new work. I first became acquainted with Lisbeth Scott's vocals on the State of Grace CD by Paul Schwartz and I have been a fan ever since.

This new work 10,000 Steps creates a peaceful and relaxed mood and touches the soul. Lisbeth's collaboration with singer/songwriter Greg Ellis is a winner!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and quiet, May 22, 2009

By	J. Williams "Geek Girl" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Some days, I like just background music. It's tough to call this background music with subtle textures and hypnotic movements, but it is. If you just need to close your eyes and unwind after a long day, this is a great CD. Good for rainy, warm evenings or quiet Sunday mornings, too.