For her previous works, Clarissa Connelly has explored both her Scottish and Danish roots through her music, traversing ancient Scandinavian sites, delving in to the mythologies of her dual heritage, and imbuing her contemplative music with both Celtic and Nordic tones. Now, newly signed to Warp Records, Connelly is honing her composition craft and exploring more personal themes, with the songs on World Of Work set to entrance the listener like ne'er before. - Flying Out
Scottish and Danish composer Clarissa Connelly’s debut album on Warp Records, World of Work. Over the years Clarissa has explored sacred sites and mythology, finding inspiration in Celtic and Nordic culture. For her most recent album, The Voyager, Clarissa walked the Scandinavian landscape, channelling melodies from ancient pre-Christian sites. The album received global acclaim and was awarded the prestigious Nordic Music Prize. On World of Work, Clarissa explores themes of acceptance and growth, by creating a sonic embroidery, a powerful testimony of her production and composition abilities.
Tracklist
- Into This, Called Loneliness
- The Bell Tower (Intro)
- An Embroidery
- Life of the Forbidden
- Wee Rosebud
- The Excess of Sorrow, Laughs
- Turn to Stone
- Tenderfoot
- Crucifer
- s.o.s. Song of the Sword