Characters by Flo Perlin
The new album Characters journals Flo’s exploration, getting to know the different aspects of herself and her relationship to them, exploring themes such as family roots, identity, relationships, belonging, mental health and the significance of self-reflection. Her lyrics are articulate, and the music original and mesmerising, showing how contemporary Folk music is evolving. Recorded and mixed at MAP Studio, Kentish Town, with a group of incredible session musicians, the new album features drums, electric and upright bass, keyboards, saxophone and a string trio.
With musical influences ranging from Zero 7 and Avishai Cohen to Laura Marling and Erykah Badu, Flo has dedicated her creativity to music that is meaningful to her. From busking around the Middle East, USA, Europe and Asia (where she ordained as a Buddhist nun in Myanmar), life unexpectedly changed when Flo was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the end of 2015 and spent a few years in and out of hospital. Over this challenging time, she created her beautiful new album, Characters.
Tracklist
| 1. | Slowly Unfold | 3:52 |
| 2. | Back In Time | 5:02 |
| 3. | Hold Up Your Head Child | 4:21 |
| 4. | Baghdad | 3:26 |
| 5. | Words | 4:18 |
| 6. | Pine | 3:47 |
| 7. | Blue Is The Colour | 3:11 |
| 8. | Move Through The Waves | 4:47 |
Credits
Written and composed by Flo Perlin
Co produced by Flo Perlin and Duncan Thornley at Map Studio
Mixed - Duncan Thornley
Mastering - Cicely balston
Single cover - Gabriel Niedojadlo
Guitar - Flo Perlin
Double bass - Twm Dylan
Main vocalist and harmonies - Flo Perlin
String arrangements - Flo Perlin and Henry burnett
Electric Bass - Jasper Osborn
Violin Corey Wickens
Cello - Natalie Hancock
Viola - Emily Domingue
BV’s - Ellie Redgrave
BV’s - Emma Camilleri
License
All rights reserved.
Flo Perlin is a contemporary singer-songwriter from London, UK with Iraqi and Belarusian heritage. She has been hailed as a ‘true storyteller’ by BBC Radio 6 with a style that blends contemporary folk, jazz and soul. The songs explore themes such as family history, human nature and being good to yourself.