Sight by Monique Clare
Harnessing the cathartic lyricism of Björk and the string-fuelled power of Crooked Still, Monique Clare's debut album 'Sight' tracks a journey through trauma and pain through to beauty and love. Originally written for voice and cello, the recordings are filled out with string, harp, drum and brass arrangements, orchestrated by the artist herself.
This digital download includes three bonus tracks and a set of journal prompts for each track of the album. Delver deeper into the lyrics, learn about the meaning behind each song and respond with your own reflections.
Sight was recorded on Kaplan cello strings courtesy of D'Addario Orchestral.
Tracklist
| 1. | You Are | 2:39 |
| 2. | House The Hurt | 3:24 |
| 3. | Touch Down | 5:34 |
| 4. | It Works | 3:06 |
| 5. | Making A Soup | 2:20 |
| 6. | Downhill Skiing | 2:46 |
| 7. | The Way That We See | 4:05 |
| 8. | Young Girl | 2:07 |
| 9. | Better Now | 3:29 |
| 10. | In The Quiet | 3:32 |
Videos
Credits
Crowdfunded by 250 wonderful people from around the world
Produced by Monique Clare
Engineered & Mixed by Luke Woollett
Additional production by Liam Malby & Caleb Colledge
Additional engineering and mixing by Dan Kassulke, Liam Malby & Cody McWaters
Mastered by Zac Barter
Music, lyrics, arrangements, cello, vocals, violins, trumpet - Monique Clare
Harp - Loni Fitzpatrick
Solo violin - Annie Swainston
Drums - Locky Hawkins & Becky Meimaris
Double bass - Rob Davidson
Violins loaned by Banff Centre for the Arts, Sam Andrews, Charlene Wong, Jo Lagerlow & Lauren Bartkowiak
Songwriting residency funded by Australia Council for the Arts
Art by Ingrid Bartkowiak
Photography by Jax Oliver
Graphic Design by Monique Clare
License
All rights reserved.
Weaving compelling lyrics, driving cello lines and heart-tugging harmonies, Monique Clare is an award-winning songwriter and cellist. Her intrepid nature has seen her perform at the Dubai World Expo, teach in Afghanistan and tour internationally with The Maes. Raised by classical musicians, steeped in folk and influenced by artists like Björk, her live show is mesmerising, cathartic and offbeat.