Eleven Promises

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„..a musician, an artist, a poet who sings“ and „a haunting alto of suggestiveness and controlled force“ are some of the press reactions to Elisabeth Lohninger’s vocal prowess. Her album Elisabeth Lohninger: LIVE was named one of the BEST RECORDINGS of 2013 by renowned music critic C. Michael Bailey (All about Jazz), while her earlier albums, such as Songs of Love and Destruction“ (2012) garnered rave reviews by listeners and critics alike.

Now she has joined forces with tour-de-force piano trio Phishbacher to create a set of songs that pull the listener into a gravitational field of emotional depth and high wire musicality. Lohninger’s life experience shines through every word while Phishbacher tone down their ‚piano trio madness‘ to a simmering, insistent flame that, while a welcome and comforting presence, does not let the listener off easy. Lohninger’s new tracks „Hold On“, an ode to persistence in the face of sheer insurmountable obstacles, and „Eleven Promises“, dedicated to people sticking it out in long term relationships to discover a deeper, richer beauty in their lives, get the Phishbacher treatment of solid groove and cool; Coldplay’s ‚Clocks‘, a cut from Phishbacher’s latest album, is a moody confection of loss and acceptance; and ‚Dreamcatcher‘, a Phishbacher composition with lyrics by Lohninger, urges the listener to stick with their passion, to trust that their heart will show them the way, describing a musical arc that is as cathartic as it is satisfying.

Elisabeth Lohninger Band is a thrilling pairing of musical and lyrical excellence, a powerhouse formation that paints a gratifying and deeply moving portrait of the human experience.

Release Date: 2016/09/23

Catalogue-No.: 5097JS