Exclusive interview
Noor Ellis – Quiet Country
Noor Ellis on leaving the noise of the capital, building a studio in an old hay barn, and learning to write songs at walking pace.
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Was leaving London a musical decision or a life decision?
NoorThey turned out to be the exact same thing. In the city every chorus had to compete with siren sounds outside the window. Out here the tempo dropped naturally.
Summary
Noor Ellis describes a record built from family recordings, produced on their own terms, where traditional melodies and electronics share the same scales. She hopes listeners feel the songs before they understand the words, and plans a small tour in the spring before returning to the studio.
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