In the September 12th issue of Maclean's Magazine they have a 3 page feature article on Sarah.Slean by Elio Iannacci. The cover story is for the late Mr. Jack Layton who's death Sarah had tweeted about.
The article on Sarah touches upon the influences for how the 'Land' side of the albums was inspired by the scores of musicals like The Sounds of Music and Wizard of Oz.
They go into personal struggles that have surfaced as those mentioned in the song Shadowland and with finding her own identity. In years past she found comparrrisons to Sarah Harmer, Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos where hard to take as she was discovering herself as an individual.
Talking about her relationship with Royal Wood it is pointed out he did produced one of the songs on the Land album, Everybody's on TV. This will not be the first time Royal has produced work for Sarah as he was a producer for the Beauty Lives EP.
You can read the full article for yourself online and view more stunning photographs by the photographer Jaime Hogge here.
Next media appearance we know of for Sarah is appearing this Saturday on CBC's Big City, Small World.
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
Sarah Slean on eTalk: Album, Relationship, Interviews (Video)
On August 15th Sarah Slean was on eTalk. The segment showed tape from the recording of the Sea side of the album. The entertainment show went into the personal side of things mentioning Sarah's marriage with fellow musician Royal Wood. Sarah also talks about her plan for touring the album distinctly but those plans seem to have since transformed. For those who follow littleslean on twitter, you may have noticed a RT for an upcoming concert in Winnipeg. Will make a new post as further tour details come up.
View the unlisted video below.
A second interview concerning Land & Sea was done with Harbourfront and Sarah Slean. It can be read over here.
On Day 2 of the Pre-Order some items have sold out like the Limited Edition hand made versions of Land & Sea.
View the unlisted video below.
A second interview concerning Land & Sea was done with Harbourfront and Sarah Slean. It can be read over here.
On Day 2 of the Pre-Order some items have sold out like the Limited Edition hand made versions of Land & Sea.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sarah and Royal playing Serve!stock 2011
According to Serve!stock's website, both Sarah and Royal have been added to the intimate backyard benefit concert for this year. The concert takes places June 15th with early bird tickets coming in under $300.
Serve! is a not profit organization that supports at risk youth in Toronto.
Tickets and information can be found here. http://servestock.ca/
Serve! is a not profit organization that supports at risk youth in Toronto.
Tickets and information can be found here. http://servestock.ca/
Monday, March 07, 2011
Sarah Slean covers Metric, Plaskett, Harmer (Video)
Last Saturday was the Juno Decades concert celebrating Canadian music of the 00s at the Horseshoe Tavern. The sold out show featured a long list of Juno nominees and winners.
Sarah came on stage at various points in the night taking lead vocals to do covers of Sarah Harmer's "Basement Apartment", Joel Plaskett "Nowhere With You" and Metric's "Combat Baby." In addition Sarah and Royal Wood supported Justin Rutledge on his cover of Arcade Fire's song "Wake Up."
Here is a video we can share of Sarah channeling her inner Emily Haines with Metric's Combat Baby.
Sarah Slean, Royal Wood and Darcy Yates (Great Lake Swimmers) did a Q&A last week with the National Post covering how the Canadian Music industry has changed from the 90s into 00. You can read the article here. http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/02/road-to-the-junos-what-the-aughts-meant-for-canadian-music/
Sarah came on stage at various points in the night taking lead vocals to do covers of Sarah Harmer's "Basement Apartment", Joel Plaskett "Nowhere With You" and Metric's "Combat Baby." In addition Sarah and Royal Wood supported Justin Rutledge on his cover of Arcade Fire's song "Wake Up."
Here is a video we can share of Sarah channeling her inner Emily Haines with Metric's Combat Baby.
Sarah Slean, Royal Wood and Darcy Yates (Great Lake Swimmers) did a Q&A last week with the National Post covering how the Canadian Music industry has changed from the 90s into 00. You can read the article here. http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/02/road-to-the-junos-what-the-aughts-meant-for-canadian-music/
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sarah playing at the Horseshoe - Juno Decades
Sarah is part of a line up of artists to play at the Horseshoe Tavern on March 5th as part of the Juno Decades show representing 2000's. Sarah's music has had some direct ties to many of the listed artists.
MEMBERS OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, THE STILLS, PLUS SARAH SLEAN...
CANADA'S FAVORITE INDIE ROCKERS AND SINGER-SONGWRITERS
TAKE THE STAGE!
FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE HUGELY POPULAR
JUNO DECADES CONCERT SERIES
@ THE HORSESHOE TAVERN
WHAT: This is the last chance for music lovers to be part of the final installment of the JUNO Decades: 40th Anniversary Concert Series, proudly presented by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). The 2000 series celebrates the hits that ushered in the new millennium from some of the finest singer-songwriters of the decade - Sarah Slean, Royal Wood, Justin Rutledge, as well as members of notable rock groups, Broken Social Scene, NQ Arbuckle, The Stills and Zeus. The Songs of the '00s, is produced by Pheromone Recordings.
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2011
TIME: Performances start at 9:30pm
VENUE: The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street W.
PERFORMING:
Broken Social Scene (Brendan Canning and Kevin Drew)The full media release from the Juno website can be found here.
Justin Rutledge
NQ Arbuckle
Royal Wood
Sarah Slean
The Order of Good Cheer
The Stills (Dave Hamelin)
Zeus (Neil Quinn)
PLUS -- More artists to be announced
Tickets ($20 each) can be purchased in advance at ticketmaster.ca or by phoning (416) 870-8000; or in person at The Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen St. W), Soundscapes (572 College St. W) and Rotate This (801 Queen St. W); or online at Maplemusic.com. Proceeds will go to MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity associated with CARAS.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Beauty Lives - Cover Art, Instrumentation and more.
Physical copies of Beauty Lives went on sale at the holiday show and mail orders have started to arrive as early as this Tuesday. Here are some of the details on this album that was put together on fan input.
The standard edition that comes in digipak featuring artwork of Sarah's on it. The photo from the cover comes from Day One and like that cover, has been a scene painted over it. The inside of the case also features 2 additional paintings of Sarah, one is simplified onto the CD itself.
The B-side album was recorded over 3 days and 8 of the songs were mixed in 10 hours. Sarah described the result as being like a live album with a few overdubs.
Some of the songs kept similar arrangements to the live versions that had been previewed on littleslean. Others were given new instrumentation and arrangements. Everything by the Gallon captures the intimate creeks of wood in the studio and has the addition of Royal Wood accompanied on a mandolin. Sadie features Sarah on a toy piano, one that Sarah posted this picture of on Twitter. In "My Song" Sarah added a piece in where she hums and drum is played. The liner note printed inside the CD case credits Sarah instrumentation on vocals, timpani, strings, toy piano and mission organ.
The album was produced with Royal Wood and the case says lyrics will be available on SarahSlean.com.
The comments on littleslean have been overhauled and there are fan communities on Facebook like The Passioneers.
Did your song request make it? Are you waiting for digital release? Were you lucky enough to get a limited edition copy? Was this your first time hearing one of the songs or did it bring back any memories?
Have a happy and safe holidays.
The standard edition that comes in digipak featuring artwork of Sarah's on it. The photo from the cover comes from Day One and like that cover, has been a scene painted over it. The inside of the case also features 2 additional paintings of Sarah, one is simplified onto the CD itself.
The B-side album was recorded over 3 days and 8 of the songs were mixed in 10 hours. Sarah described the result as being like a live album with a few overdubs.
Some of the songs kept similar arrangements to the live versions that had been previewed on littleslean. Others were given new instrumentation and arrangements. Everything by the Gallon captures the intimate creeks of wood in the studio and has the addition of Royal Wood accompanied on a mandolin. Sadie features Sarah on a toy piano, one that Sarah posted this picture of on Twitter. In "My Song" Sarah added a piece in where she hums and drum is played. The liner note printed inside the CD case credits Sarah instrumentation on vocals, timpani, strings, toy piano and mission organ.
The album was produced with Royal Wood and the case says lyrics will be available on SarahSlean.com.
"All in all, Bsides CD is a bit sad and a bit show-tune, scary-intimate and *very* dark."
Sarah Slean (Tweet)This album was put together at the request of fans and I would love to hear your reviews. Beauty Lives follows The Baroness Redecorates and Black Flowers being Sarah's 3rd album release in 2 years.
The comments on littleslean have been overhauled and there are fan communities on Facebook like The Passioneers.
Did your song request make it? Are you waiting for digital release? Were you lucky enough to get a limited edition copy? Was this your first time hearing one of the songs or did it bring back any memories?
Have a happy and safe holidays.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sarah's Tour Opener is Royal Wood
Royal Wood will be opening for Sarah for the entire Book and Ballgowns national tour. Royal does background vocals on The Baroness in Looking for Someone. He opened for Sarah a few months ago at Sarah's concert at the Mod Club and again for one of Sarah's Harbourfront shows.
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