Lettie
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Lettie is a London
-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
She is a former Medieval History student, obsessed with collecting pieces of the past in the forms of books, postcard
s, second hand shop finds and newspaper clippings.
Lettie met producer/writer David Baron in 2006 and has made two records with him, Age of Solo and Everyman. The records were primarily recorded and produced at David’s home studio in Boiceville, NY
. Both records have been independently released.
In October 2009, Lettie performed a session at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios
as part of 2009's Electric Proms. She performed Atmosphere, My Name Is, Red and Hang On, with Mike Mason on Alesis Ion
and guitar. During the same month, Lettie embarked on her first European tour, supporting ex-Bauhaus
frontman Peter Murphy
.
Lettie appears as a singer and co-writer on Counting Waves on Sarah Fimm
's White Birds EP.
and alternate-acoustic folk
. Lettie's albums feature Arp and Moog modular synthesizer
s.
Lettie's live performances mostly take place in and around London. She plays a Casiotone
and an electric guitar with an echo pedal. She is often accompanied by Oskar Silen on bass guitar and electric double bass.
and has licensed tracks to H&M
London, and various stateside television series, such as Privileged
(the CW), Exes and Ohs
(Logo) and Beyond the Break
, which was shown on The N.
Lettie was one of the three featured artists in Rachel Davies' documentary "Hello Glastonbury!" which first aired in the UK on BBC Four on August 31, 2010.
1. Hero 4:20
2. My Name Is 3:51
3. Future Retro 3:40
4. Atmosphere 3:34
5. Eternity 3:31
6. Mission 3:31
7. Future 3:18
8. Cold 4:42
9. All You Want 3:41
10. Criminal 4:17
11. What You Get 2:44
12. Goodbye 4:04
Everyman
1. Everyman 3:38
2. Shadow 3:06
3. Turnaround 3:00
4. Hang On 3:50
5. Red 3:12
6. High 3:54
7. Cheese 1:29
8. Holes 3:56
9. Believe In 4:15
10. Weird Old World 4:44
11. Nothing 2:28
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Biography
Lettie grew up in Suffolk, England.She is a former Medieval History student, obsessed with collecting pieces of the past in the forms of books, postcard
Postcard
A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope....
s, second hand shop finds and newspaper clippings.
Lettie met producer/writer David Baron in 2006 and has made two records with him, Age of Solo and Everyman. The records were primarily recorded and produced at David’s home studio in Boiceville, NY
Boiceville, New York
Boiceville is a community in Ulster County, New York, USA. Boiceville is located at the intersection with New York State Route 28 and New York State Route 28A, within Catskill State Park. The community is located at .-Education:...
. Both records have been independently released.
In October 2009, Lettie performed a session at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios is a complex of seven BBC studios on Delaware Road, Maida Vale, London.It has been used to record thousands of classical music, popular music and drama sessions for BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4 from 1946 to the present...
as part of 2009's Electric Proms. She performed Atmosphere, My Name Is, Red and Hang On, with Mike Mason on Alesis Ion
Alesis Ion
The Alesis Ion is an analog modeling synthesizer. It was presented to the public on the Summer NAMM of 2002 . Unlike the Alesis Andromeda, Alesis's analog synthesizer, its sounds are synthesized using DSP chips to mimic the sound of analog audio circuitry and components.-Features:The Ion has...
and guitar. During the same month, Lettie embarked on her first European tour, supporting ex-Bauhaus
Bauhaus (band)
Bauhaus was an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy , Daniel Ash , Kevin Haskins and David J . The band was originally Bauhaus 1919 before they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation...
frontman Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy (musician)
Peter John Murphy is an English rock vocalist. He was the vocalist of the rock group Bauhaus, and later went on to release a number of solo albums, such as Deep and Love Hysteria...
.
Lettie appears as a singer and co-writer on Counting Waves on Sarah Fimm
Sarah Fimm
Sarah Fimm is an American singer-songwriter, residing in Woodstock, NY. She toured and collaborated with iconic singer Peter Murphy , and supported Delerium in 2008. Her music has been featured on MTV's The Real World and Road Rules, Mark Hamill’s Comic Book: The Movie, D.E.B.S...
's White Birds EP.
Musical style
Lettie's music combines vintage analog electronicaElectronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
and alternate-acoustic folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
. Lettie's albums feature Arp and Moog modular synthesizer
Modular synthesizer
The modular synthesizer is a type of synthesizer consisting of separate specialized modules connected by wires to create a so-called patch. Every output generates a signal – an electric voltage of variable strength...
s.
Lettie's live performances mostly take place in and around London. She plays a Casiotone
Casiotone
Casiotone refers to a series of home electronic keyboards released by Casio Computer Co. in the early 1980s.These first keyboards used a sound synthesis technique known as Vowel-Consonant synthesis to approximate the sounds of other instruments...
and an electric guitar with an echo pedal. She is often accompanied by Oskar Silen on bass guitar and electric double bass.
Radio and television appearances
Lettie has been featured on BBC 6 Introducing with Tom RobinsonTom Robinson
Tom Robinson is an English singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter, better known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and "Don't Take No for an Answer", with his Tom Robinson Band...
and has licensed tracks to H&M
H&M
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is a Swedish retail-clothing company, known for its fast-fashion clothing offerings for women, men, teenagers and children....
London, and various stateside television series, such as Privileged
Privileged (TV series)
Privileged is an American television drama that premiered on The CW Television Network in the USA and Citytv in Canada on September 9, 2008. The series stars former Reba star Joanna García and is based on the Alloy Entertainment book How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls by Zoey Dean...
(the CW), Exes and Ohs
Exes and Ohs
Exes & Ohs is an American and Canadian cable TV series that was launched on Logo on October 8, 2007, and Showcase in Canada. The show centres around the dating life of Jennifer , a lesbian documentary filmmaker with a vivid fantasy life and a floundering career. Jennifer is looking for Ms...
(Logo) and Beyond the Break
Beyond the Break
Beyond the Break is an American drama series set in Hawaii, that debuted on The N in June 2006.-Synopsis:The series focuses on four women in the sport of professional surfing. Birdie Scott , Lacey Farmer , Dawn Preston , and Kai Kealoha must overcome their differences in order to capture surf...
, which was shown on The N.
Lettie was one of the three featured artists in Rachel Davies' documentary "Hello Glastonbury!" which first aired in the UK on BBC Four on August 31, 2010.
Discography
Age of Solo1. Hero 4:20
2. My Name Is 3:51
3. Future Retro 3:40
4. Atmosphere 3:34
5. Eternity 3:31
6. Mission 3:31
7. Future 3:18
8. Cold 4:42
9. All You Want 3:41
10. Criminal 4:17
11. What You Get 2:44
12. Goodbye 4:04
Everyman
1. Everyman 3:38
2. Shadow 3:06
3. Turnaround 3:00
4. Hang On 3:50
5. Red 3:12
6. High 3:54
7. Cheese 1:29
8. Holes 3:56
9. Believe In 4:15
10. Weird Old World 4:44
11. Nothing 2:28
External links
- Lettie's Website
- BBC Four - Hello Glastonbury! - Meet Lettie
- BBC Four - Hello Glastonbury!
- BBC Introducing - Glastonbury 2010 - featured artists
- BBC - Glastonbury 2010 - artists - Lettie
- BBC Press Office - BBC Introducing - Glastonbury 2010 press release
- Electric Proms Featuring Lettie BBC
- Entertainment Weekly Pop Watch Review of Lettie's "Age of Solo"
- Weblog of Leonard's Lair Review of Lettie's "Age of Solo"
- Wears the Trouser's Magazine Review of Lettie's "Age of Solo"
- Chicken Ramen's Review of Lettie's "Age of Solo
- Allmusic Guide Artists Pick Their Top 10 of 2008
- Lettie's Myspace Site