Inspired by Paganism and Surreal Children’s Books
Alison Goldfrapp’s new album “Seventh Tree” (out February 25th) leaves aside the electro-glam trappings for a foray into “weird” folk and psychedelic sounds. Goldfrapp recently told an interviewer that the new album was inspired by “paganism”.
“Describing the material as psychedelic, she explained: ‘We’ve been inspired by this idea of paganism and the surreal themes in traditional English children’s books.’”
You can see this new Pagan-inspired esthetic in the video for the first single from “Seventh Tree”: “A&E”, which features dancing figures made of leaves and greenery, with Alison Goldfrapp as a goddess-like figure of worship in flowing white.
I’m very much looking forward to hearing (and seeing) more of this. You can expect tracks from “Seventh Tree” to pop up on “A Darker Shade of Pagan” in the near-future.
In other Pagan-inspired news, today is the start of Pantheacon, the largest indoor Pagan-oriented convention on the west coast (just in time to celebrate Lupercalia). If you are attending, be sure to stop by Anne Hill’s Serpentine Music booth where you’ll find some great A Darker Shade of Pagan-approved merchandise and swag. Including copies of Monica Richard’s masterful “InfraWarrior” CD, and a chance to pre-order a physical copy of the amazing “John Barleycorn Reborn” compilation. Plus, if you give the “secret blog-reader handshake” Anne may show you my list of music recommendations!
