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Morgan: ...and the moon was hungry...

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Artist: Morgan (@)
Title: ...and the moon was hungry...
Format: CD
Label: Obscura records
Rated: * * * * *

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Formerly know as Morgan Grace, the now addressed as just Morgan, is at her full length debut (after an EP), which was also produced by the Wizard of Oz (Liz Phair). Described as a "love child of of Trent Reznor and Blonde Redhead" I can definitely see where that's coming from, in fact the opening track is almost a clone of the typical NIN slow-distorted piano pieces' vibe. This CD is very various and gives her an opportunity to be all over the place and show her chops in different areas. Having been classically trained on the piano from the age of 4 with the Suzuki method (little theory, lots of ear training) and, more recently, on the cello as well (by Eels' cell player Ana Lenchantin), Morgan is definitely a hands-on woman, who played a lot in her record (besides signing of course) and who is in control and knows what she wants and how to achieve it (surely, in great part, thanks to the producers involved). Her vision of combining industrial-rock and classical music, must definitely be close to what this sounds like. Piano parts, cello arrangements, dramatic and operatic pieces, cinematic moods, ethereal feel, noisy beats, electronic textures, guitars and the whole nine yards are just some of the elements that make up for " ...and the moon was hungry...", a record that could be described as NIN meets Evanescence and Blonde Redhead. As for her vocals, she is very versatile and flexible, and as long as you like rich female voices such as the ones of Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Judith Owen, Amy Lee, Kate Bush, Kirsty Hawkshaw or even Yvonne Ducksworth, at times, then you'll definitely find your peace with Morgan. The CD also includes a live track. Morgan's keeping busy: she is now touring and recently landed a part on Harry Potter's trailer. She's also writing her first poetry book and hand-makes a line of custom merchandise (pins, dolls etc). Definitely what you call an all around complete artist.

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