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Julia Holter's Gigi: Avant-Pop Reimagines Classic Tale
16 Aug
Summary
- Julia Holter's album 'Loud City Song' interprets the musical and novella 'Gigi'.
- The album features jazzy instrumentation and a more dynamic sound.
- It's Holter's first release on the Domino label, aiming to win over skeptics.
L.A. avant-pop artist Julia Holter has released her third album, "Loud City Song," a creative reinterpretation of the musical and novella "Gigi." This collection is noted for its erudite yet accessible sound, described as breezy and vibrantly alive.
"Loud City Song" marks Holter's debut on the Domino label and is anticipated to be her most captivating work yet. The album draws inspiration from a scene in the 1958 "Gigi" musical, where a restaurant's patrons gossip about entering couples, highlighting societal pressures.
Holter, known for her conceptually rich albums like "Tragedy" (based on Euripides) and "Ekstasis" (nodding to ancient Greece), brings a similar depth to "Loud City Song." While learned, her music avoids condescension, and this latest release is particularly inviting.
Recorded outside her bedroom for the first time, "Loud City Song" benefits from a change of scenery and new collaborators. The incorporation of jazz-oriented instrumentation, including trombones, strings, and a double bass, adds drama and playfulness, contributing to its lively and contemporary feel.
