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  • Henrietta Game: Black Ship Review

    Henrietta Game Black Ship The release of an album used to be an event. In the days before instant download, we had to wait. Anticipation would build.

    Henrietta Game beautifully build the anticipation with the ‘Intro’ to their debut album ‘Black Ship’. Glockenspiel and cello combine and are gradually joined by guitar and choral section which build for the entire one minute and 32 seconds. It’s a perfect intro to the whispering start of the title track.

    I don’t think there’s anyone quite like Henrietta Game, their use of classic organic instruments and vocal harmonies is simply stunning. Behind these though, we find a treasure trove of lyrics and production tricks.  One such of these is on the track ‘Black Ship’, where a percussive sound seems to echo the sea’s waves. (more…)

  • Henrietta Game: Sleep Then Review

    Henrietta Game Henrietta Game aren’t quite like anything else on the Irish music scene at the moment. Their new single is ‘Sleep Then’ and is taken from their album ‘Black Ship’ due for release on June 24th.

    ‘Sleep Then’ is an interesting composition. Henrietta Game use quite organic and traditional instruments, alongside guitar, cello and xylophone. Clever arrangement of the instruments alongside layers of exquisite vocals make this something very special. The vocals in the higher regions are beautifully counterbalanced by the cello.

    It’s also nice to see that they are taking everything seriously, looking at their website the band have a brand and image that totally suits their music. ‘Sleep Then’ is a good introduction to Henrietta Game. Going on this, if their album can produce the same standard of production and quirkyness,  they will be destined for bigger things.