Gazelle Twin Listen to Keeley Forsyth’s “ghost” version of ‘Two Worlds’
GAZELLE TWIN
LISTEN TO KEELEY FORSYTH’S “GHOST” VERSION OF ‘TWO WORLDS’, TAKEN FROM SHADOW DOGS
NEW ALBUM OF REWORKINGS AND REINTERPRETATIONS OF TRACKS FROM HER ACCLAIMED ALBUM, BLACK DOG – OUT 18 OCT
FEATURING GARY NUMAN, BEAK>, MARTA SALOGNI, PENELOPE TRAPPES, MARK JENKIN & SEALIONWOMAN
AUTUMN DATES INCLUDE BRITISH LIBRARY PERFORMANCE WITH LCO ON 1 NOV, OPENING THEIR TALES OF THE WEIRD SEASON
Gazelle Twin has shared Keeley Forsyth’s ‘Two Worlds’ Mix, from Shadow Dogs, a brand new album of reworkings and reinterpretations of tracks from her acclaimed album, Black Dog. The new album is set for release on 18 October 2024 via Invada Records.
The new mix has been a timely opportunity for Keeley Forsyth and Elizabeth Bernholz to collaborate. After years of mutual admiration, the pair finally connected this year, getting the chance to discuss their shared musical language, and for this new reworking, Forsyth explains, “I decided not to stray (ha) too far from Elizabeth’s original. It was mostly an exercise in reduction and omission. Listening intently to the individual stems sent over I chose the elements from the composition that instinctively mattered or spoke more to me.” before going on to explain, “I, of course, forefront Elizabeth’s voice with some additional effects. I wanted to bring a spectral feel to the voice. Manipulating a multitracked Elizabeth I layered devilish mutterings and whispers that are suggestive of possession. Which is perhaps what a reworking is: a possession of a piece of music. To stretch the metaphor even further I wanted to accompany Elizabeth’s disembodied voice with a companion spectre for a chat in purgatory whilst fates are decided.”
Listen to Two Worlds – Keeley Forsyth Mix HERE
Gazelle Twin’s forthcoming album of “ghost” or “shadow” versions of tracks from her fourth studio album features reinterpretations by Gary Numan, Marta Salogni, Penelope Trappes, Mark Jenkin, Sealionwoman and BEAK>, who launched the series with their blistering take on ‘Fear Keeps Us Alive’, alongside this new reworking by Yorkshire artist Keeley Forsyth (who recently released The Hollow and embarks on an autumn tour that includes 7 Nov at The Roundhouse, London).
Talking about Shadow Dogs, Bernholz says, “When making Black Dog, a persistent obsession I had was the link between audio-visual tech and the nature of ghosts. I thought about Edison’s Ghost Machine, early EVP experiments, and the “ghosting” of transmitted images on the first televisions. All recordings are ghosts of sorts, and so came the idea of inviting musicians that I really admire, to create ghost or shadow versions of these songs, and together form a new pack – Shadow Dogs.”
Gazelle Twin’s Black Dog – a powerful and unforgettable album dealing with confrontation, childhood fears, and how they manifest in adulthood – was described by Uncut as “her most lustrous, luxuriant and darkly beautiful to date”. Gazelle Twin’s commanding live performance of the album has already been witnessed at Rewire, Donau, Simple Things and Supersonic festival, and a unique show is planned for the British Library, London on 1 November. Taking place at the grand entrance hall of the Grade I building, one of the largest libraries in the world, Black Dog will be reworked by Gazelle Twin and Max de Wardener with the London Contemporary Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ames. The specially commissioned performance opens the British Library’s new season, Tales of the Weird: An Autumnal Festival.
Before then, the British horror film, Saint Maud – written by Jessica Andrews (Saltwater, Milk Teeth) – has been adapted for stage with music by Gazelle Twin, and will open at the Live theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne on 10 October. Further information HERE.
A recent live EP Black Dog Live, presented raw, visceral takes on ‘Two Worlds’, ‘Fear Keeps Us Alive’, ‘A Door Opens’ and ‘Unstoppable Force’ from the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Brighton, further illustrate the unique world this remarkable artist conjures.
Listen to Two Worlds – Keeley Forsyth Mix HERE
Listen to Black Dog HERE
Listen to Black Dog Live HERE
High res artwork and press photographs HERE
SHADOW DOGS TRACKLISTING
1 Black Dog – Gary Numan Mix
2 Two Worlds – Keeley Forsyth Mix
3 Fear Keeps Us Alive – BEAK> Mix
4 Sweet Dream – Mark Jenkin Mix
5 This House – Sealionwoman Mix
6 A Door Opens – Marta Salogni Mix
7 Author Of You – Penelope Trappes Mix
2 Two Worlds – Keeley Forsyth Mix
3 Fear Keeps Us Alive – BEAK> Mix
4 Sweet Dream – Mark Jenkin Mix
5 This House – Sealionwoman Mix
6 A Door Opens – Marta Salogni Mix
7 Author Of You – Penelope Trappes Mix
GAZELLE TWIN – BLACK DOG LIVE
5 October – Sheffield, Sensoria
17 October – Madrid (ES), La Casa Encendida
1 November – London, British Library with the LCO
GAZELLE TWIN – ST MAUD
10 Oct – 2 Nov – Newcastle, St Maud at Live Theatre
Tickets are on sale now
