Leah (CANADA)

Power Metal , Symphonic Metal , Opera Metal
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Leah (CANADA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 27 Júl 2022, 13:53

Leah - Otherworld (EP) (2013)

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Year : 2013
Style : Symphonic Metal , Female vocals
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 134 mb


Bio:

From the coast of British Columbia, Canada, auburn-haired symphonic metal artist LEAH is drawing attention from all over the globe. Drawing from Celtic and world music influences such as Clannad and Enya to European symphonic and progressive metal influences, LEAH creates something magical and refreshing. Her debut self-released album "Of Earth & Angels" received international critical acclaim, including landing on "The Best Symphonic Metal Album" Metalstorm Awards for 2012. Leah has always possessed a firm sense of her identity and avoided any cliché that would define her by society’s expectations.She began singing during her early teenage years, and experimented until she found her unique voice. Upon discovering Celtic music and European symphonic metal, Leah realized she was home; these were the genres that resonated with her soul. Songwriting followed thereafter as Leah found comfort and strength in her musical self-expression. Leah’s hypnotizing voice has drawn comparisons to Enya, Delain, and Loreena McKennitt as she can elegantly slip between the soothingly ethereal, the grippingly powerful, and lyrical folk styles with fluid ease.Her music is equally diverse. Braiding a hypnotising fusion of celestial vocals and sparkling strings, rippling piano, galloping drums and sharp guitar work, she leads her listeners on a passionate journey through haunting sonic landscapes. Her poetic lyrics draw from the inkwells of fantasy, passion, tragedy, and folklore, telling stories that are as arrestingly beautiful as the music. It is not by mere fancy or chance that Leah’s music has a medieval flavor and Celtic overtones: Leah has Irish and Scottish blood in her veins and her heritage can be traced back to the ancient highlands of the British Isles. Innovating with her creative imagination, experience, and her Gaelic ancestry, Leah crafted songs that would eventually be recorded for her first album, Of Earth and Angels.Given Leah’s streak of rugged individualism, it should be no surprise that she recorded and produced her first album under her own independent label, Ex Cathedra Records. Lyrically, the album blended earthly tales of struggle with the inspiration of angelic folklore. It also defined Leah’s unique sound: a dichotomy of seraphic melody and symphonic metal, steeped in Celtic influences.The road was not easy, however. As a young mother committed to raising and educating her children at home, Of Earth and Angels was two years in the making from start to finish. However, the long journey was worth it. Released in June of 2012, Of Earth and Angels was an immediate success as the reaction from both the listeners and the media was universally positive. Fueled only by word of mouth and social media, listeners became enamored with the auburn-haired singer and her musical vision. Though Leah did not have any major-label support to promote her album, her grass-roots popularity spread the earth like wildfire.Within months, Leah transitioned from an untested newcomer to an internationally acclaimed artist. However, this meteoric success also plunged her into the turbulent atmosphere of the metal world. She found herself on unfamiliar terrain as her homegrown music faced professional critics, industry insiders, and the global scrutiny of symphonic metal fans who compared Leah’s music to long-established artists. Yet, like gold tested by fire, Leah emerged with validated purity: Of Earth and Angels earned multiple awards, coveted placement on many “Best Of the Year” lists, critical acclaim by reviewers, airplay by radio stations, and a massive international following of devoted fans.Not one to close the creative spigot for too long, Leah recorded a three-track EP in time for Christmas, 2012, entitled Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This EP interpreted three traditional Christmas carols in symphonic metal form.During the long months of 2013, Leah returned to the songwriting table and composed a new EP called Otherworld. This EP further explores the Celtic tones of Of Earth and Angels, combining ethereal vocals with a balanced mix of hypnotically peaceful melodies and galloping rockers that transports the listener to a prior era. Each song has a poignant story to tell, ranging from issues of loss, struggle, and aspiration. Otherworld also marks the first time Leah has collaborated with a guest vocalist. The legendary Eric Peterson of Testament and DragonLord provided his signature vocals on one track, “Dreamland.” The EP was further enriched by the talented music producer Christian “Moschus” Moos at Spacelab Studios and the famed MA. Jan “Örkki” Yrlund of Darkgrove Design, who produced the stunning album art.In a time when the symphonic metal world is overpopulated by homogeneous newcomers and formulaic musical recipes, Leah is a fresh Irish Sea breeze of originality that captures the listener’s attention, enchants the heart and electrifies the imagination. She continues her songwriting, remains in touch with her fan base, and looks forward to musical projects in the future. Leah is not about to rest: her story has just begun!

Album:

When you think of Ireland and Britain, you often envision green pastures, mountains, lakes, rivers, castles, pubs, the people (Celtic, Anglo-Saxons, Norseman and others), mythology, fables and more than several thousand years of history. Additionally, over the years, the music from these areas has grown and includes well-known artists, such as Clanaad, Enya, Riverdance, Celtic Woman, Loreena Mckinnett and many others.There is a new Celtic voice being heard from Leah of Vancouver, Canada. She has Irish and Scottish blood in her veins, and her heritage can be traced back to the ancient highlands of the British Isles, from where her inspiration comes in the form of history, stories, the land and culture. Her voice can be compared to Enya, Loreena McKennitt, Hayley Westerna , Liv Kristen (Leaves’ Eyes), Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation) for their quality of hypnotizing and calm celestial vocals.During 2012, Leah released her first album Of Earth and Angles and a three-track EP, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence on her independent label, Ex Cathedra Records. This year, she worked on her new EP, Otherworld, which was released Oct. 31. On the newest EP, she continues with her unique sound and influences, with high-quality vocals, musicianship and compositions. The group comprises Leah on piano and keyboards, Sean Lang on drums, and Cameron Smith and David Hughes on guitars. It was recorded at Spacelabs Studios in Germany, with audio engineer Jeff Caines, producer Christian “Moschus” Moos and mastering by Eroc at Eroc’s Mastering Ranch, Germany. The cover art was done by Jan “Örkki” Yrlund of Darkgrove Design, who produced the stunning album art with photos by Ami Beth.The EP has five songs that include “Shores Of Your Lies,” Northern Shore,” “Surrounded,” and “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep,” which is a poem that was written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye. On “Dreamland,” Leah shares vocals with Eric Peterson of Testament and Dragonlord. The message in “Dreamland” is clear: In a dream, you choose with who you like to be and where.Leah offers a fresh sound for this type of music, in which life, feelings and inspiration add to its uniqueness.

Line Up:

Leah (Leah McHenry) - Vocal
Eric Peterson - Vocal
Cameron Smith - guitar
Sean Lang - Drums
David Hughes - Drums

Tracklist:

01. Shores of Your Lies 05:30
02. The Northern Edge 05:21
03. Surrounded 05:47
04. Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep 04:37
05. Dreamland (Feat. Eric Peterson) 05:58

+ Video "LEAH - This Present Darkness" (Official lyric Video)

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Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 27 Júl 2022, 13:54

Leah - Kings & Queens (Limited Edition) (2015)

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Year : 2015
Style : Symphonic Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 165 mb


Bio:

From the coast of British Columbia, Canada, auburn-haired symphonic metal artist LEAH is drawing attention from all over the globe. Drawing from Celtic and world music influences such as Clannad and Enya to European symphonic and progressive metal influences, LEAH creates something magical and refreshing. Her debut self-released album "Of Earth & Angels" received international critical acclaim, including landing on "The Best Symphonic Metal Album" Metalstorm Awards for 2012. Leah has always possessed a firm sense of her identity and avoided any cliché that would define her by society’s expectations.She began singing during her early teenage years, and experimented until she found her unique voice. Upon discovering Celtic music and European symphonic metal, Leah realized she was home; these were the genres that resonated with her soul. Songwriting followed thereafter as Leah found comfort and strength in her musical self-expression. Leah’s hypnotizing voice has drawn comparisons to Enya, Delain, and Loreena McKennitt as she can elegantly slip between the soothingly ethereal, the grippingly powerful, and lyrical folk styles with fluid ease.Her music is equally diverse. Braiding a hypnotising fusion of celestial vocals and sparkling strings, rippling piano, galloping drums and sharp guitar work, she leads her listeners on a passionate journey through haunting sonic landscapes. Her poetic lyrics draw from the inkwells of fantasy, passion, tragedy, and folklore, telling stories that are as arrestingly beautiful as the music. It is not by mere fancy or chance that Leah’s music has a medieval flavor and Celtic overtones: Leah has Irish and Scottish blood in her veins and her heritage can be traced back to the ancient highlands of the British Isles. Innovating with her creative imagination, experience, and her Gaelic ancestry, Leah crafted songs that would eventually be recorded for her first album, Of Earth and Angels.Given Leah’s streak of rugged individualism, it should be no surprise that she recorded and produced her first album under her own independent label, Ex Cathedra Records. Lyrically, the album blended earthly tales of struggle with the inspiration of angelic folklore. It also defined Leah’s unique sound: a dichotomy of seraphic melody and symphonic metal, steeped in Celtic influences.The road was not easy, however. As a young mother committed to raising and educating her children at home, Of Earth and Angels was two years in the making from start to finish. However, the long journey was worth it. Released in June of 2012, Of Earth and Angels was an immediate success as the reaction from both the listeners and the media was universally positive. Fueled only by word of mouth and social media, listeners became enamored with the auburn-haired singer and her musical vision. Though Leah did not have any major-label support to promote her album, her grass-roots popularity spread the earth like wildfire.Within months, Leah transitioned from an untested newcomer to an internationally acclaimed artist. However, this meteoric success also plunged her into the turbulent atmosphere of the metal world. She found herself on unfamiliar terrain as her homegrown music faced professional critics, industry insiders, and the global scrutiny of symphonic metal fans who compared Leah’s music to long-established artists. Yet, like gold tested by fire, Leah emerged with validated purity: Of Earth and Angels earned multiple awards, coveted placement on many “Best Of the Year” lists, critical acclaim by reviewers, airplay by radio stations, and a massive international following of devoted fans.Not one to close the creative spigot for too long, Leah recorded a three-track EP in time for Christmas, 2012, entitled Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This EP interpreted three traditional Christmas carols in symphonic metal form.During the long months of 2013, Leah returned to the songwriting table and composed a new EP called Otherworld. This EP further explores the Celtic tones of Of Earth and Angels, combining ethereal vocals with a balanced mix of hypnotically peaceful melodies and galloping rockers that transports the listener to a prior era. Each song has a poignant story to tell, ranging from issues of loss, struggle, and aspiration. Otherworld also marks the first time Leah has collaborated with a guest vocalist. The legendary Eric Peterson of Testament and DragonLord provided his signature vocals on one track, “Dreamland.” The EP was further enriched by the talented music producer Christian “Moschus” Moos at Spacelab Studios and the famed MA. Jan “Örkki” Yrlund of Darkgrove Design, who produced the stunning album art.In a time when the symphonic metal world is overpopulated by homogeneous newcomers and formulaic musical recipes, Leah is a fresh Irish Sea breeze of originality that captures the listener’s attention, enchants the heart and electrifies the imagination. She continues her songwriting, remains in touch with her fan base, and looks forward to musical projects in the future. Leah is not about to rest: her story has just begun!

Album:

Leah‘s new album Kings & Queens is the sophomore album of Canadian vocalist and songwriter Leah McHenry, her music and voice has been compared with Enya, which has resulted on her to be called the ‘Metal Enya‘ because of her use of celtic music and symphonic metal. Kings & Queens is an elaborated record that not only features Leah‘s extraordinary voice, but also it showcases an array of interesting collaborators like Timo Sommers (Delain/Vengeance) who handle all the guitars & the production of the album, Sander Zoer (ex-Delain) drums, and Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian) on bass guitar.Kings & Queens kicks off with Arcadia, an amazing song that sets up the tone of the album as the contrast between monk chants and guitar riffs are just flawless, the power of Leah’s voice is displayed at full force on this track. Its interesting enough to listen how the vocal and the guitars play with each other, an interesting combination I must say. Save The World & Heart Of Poison, are such of melodic and catchy songs, and Timo Sommers delivers such powerful guitar riffs, that keep playing more and more with Leah‘s voice. Angel Fell, is a nice ballad that has an AOR style type of feeling, that works pretty good to keep you focus on the vocal parts.I must say that the album builds up this kind of melodic catchy epicness with every track, without leaving behind the focus on Leah‘s voice.Enter The Highlands is the mixing part of celtic folk music and metal, the song is heavy, ferocious, and beautiful at the same time. The interesting thing is that once again the guitar playing style of Sommers and the drum parts of Sander Zoer works as the backbone for the heavy parts of the record, with Leah delivering a melodic vocal counterpart to it that is just amazing to the ear. In The Palm Of Your Hands, is a more balanced and soft song that build up the texture and the identity of the record. One thing that amazes me the most, is how uniform and constant this record gets with every song, it doesn’t go and wander around with other sounds it keeps unfolding its own character song after song.Alpha Et Omega, gets a bit of electronic treatment that plays with minimal industrial elements here and there, this creates a cool effect between Leah‘s voice and the instrumental part of the song. Hourglass, is yet another interesting ballad that delivers a great deal on Leah‘s voice,definitively my favorite ballad out of the album. Palace Of Dreams is as epic as its title, a very heavy song with an amazing work on Leah‘s voice covering the song from beginning to end.This Present Darkness, is a really calm ballad that revealed a more organic sound on Leah‘s voice even though I like it how it sounds, I believe this song would be greater on an acoustic setting (but that is just me). The Crown, appears as a more classical celtic song, the atmosphere around it is just fantastic, it has a certain sense of relaxation and a warm feeling of tranquility all around.Remnant, brings back the fury and heavy part of the album, the feeling of this song is a contrast of violence and beauty, that once again continuing showing how uniform this album is. There Is Not Farewell, is a great way to close the album, once again the heavy riffs, soft keyboard parts, and the voice of Leah delivers an amazing piece of musical brightness.Overall Leah‘s new album Kings & Queens is a fine production of epic symphonic/celtic metal that not only has epic songs, but it gets heavy from time to time, the incredible part of this record is how Leah’s voice works so perfectly with the heavy riffs whether is a heavy song or a ballad, I love the uniform sound of the record that connects the songs one by one to build up the character and mood of the album.

Line Up:

LEAH - Vocals
Timo Somers - Guitars (Delain, Vengeance)
Barend Courbois - Bass (Tank, Vengeance, Blind Guardian (live), ex-Biss, ex-Ian Parry)
Sander Zoer - Drums & Percussions (ex-Delain, ex-Nemesea)

Additional Musicians:

Brent McHenry - Orchestration
Oliver Philipps - Orchestration & Pianos

Tracklist:

01. Arcadia
02. Save the World
03. Angel Fell
04. Enter the Highlands
05. In the Palm of Your Hands
06. Alpha et Omega
07. Heart of Poison
08. Hourglass
09. Palace of Dreams
10. This Present Darkness
11. The Crown
12. Remnant
13. There Is No Farewell
14. Siúil a Rún (Acoustic Version)
15. Siúil a Rún (Bonus Rock Version)

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Re: Leah (CAN)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 27 Júl 2022, 13:56

Leah - The Quest (2018)

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Year : 2018
Style : Symphonic Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 165 mb


Bio:

From the coast of British Columbia, Canada, auburn-haired symphonic metal artist LEAH is drawing attention from all over the globe. Drawing from Celtic and world music influences such as Clannad and Enya to European symphonic and progressive metal influences, LEAH creates something magical and refreshing. Her debut self-released album "Of Earth & Angels" received international critical acclaim, including landing on "The Best Symphonic Metal Album" Metalstorm Awards for 2012. Leah has always possessed a firm sense of her identity and avoided any cliché that would define her by society’s expectations.She began singing during her early teenage years, and experimented until she found her unique voice. Upon discovering Celtic music and European symphonic metal, Leah realized she was home; these were the genres that resonated with her soul. Songwriting followed thereafter as Leah found comfort and strength in her musical self-expression. Leah’s hypnotizing voice has drawn comparisons to Enya, Delain, and Loreena McKennitt as she can elegantly slip between the soothingly ethereal, the grippingly powerful, and lyrical folk styles with fluid ease.Her music is equally diverse. Braiding a hypnotising fusion of celestial vocals and sparkling strings, rippling piano, galloping drums and sharp guitar work, she leads her listeners on a passionate journey through haunting sonic landscapes. Her poetic lyrics draw from the inkwells of fantasy, passion, tragedy, and folklore, telling stories that are as arrestingly beautiful as the music. It is not by mere fancy or chance that Leah’s music has a medieval flavor and Celtic overtones: Leah has Irish and Scottish blood in her veins and her heritage can be traced back to the ancient highlands of the British Isles. Innovating with her creative imagination, experience, and her Gaelic ancestry, Leah crafted songs that would eventually be recorded for her first album, Of Earth and Angels.Given Leah’s streak of rugged individualism, it should be no surprise that she recorded and produced her first album under her own independent label, Ex Cathedra Records. Lyrically, the album blended earthly tales of struggle with the inspiration of angelic folklore. It also defined Leah’s unique sound: a dichotomy of seraphic melody and symphonic metal, steeped in Celtic influences.The road was not easy, however. As a young mother committed to raising and educating her children at home, Of Earth and Angels was two years in the making from start to finish. However, the long journey was worth it. Released in June of 2012, Of Earth and Angels was an immediate success as the reaction from both the listeners and the media was universally positive. Fueled only by word of mouth and social media, listeners became enamored with the auburn-haired singer and her musical vision. Though Leah did not have any major-label support to promote her album, her grass-roots popularity spread the earth like wildfire.Within months, Leah transitioned from an untested newcomer to an internationally acclaimed artist. However, this meteoric success also plunged her into the turbulent atmosphere of the metal world. She found herself on unfamiliar terrain as her homegrown music faced professional critics, industry insiders, and the global scrutiny of symphonic metal fans who compared Leah’s music to long-established artists. Yet, like gold tested by fire, Leah emerged with validated purity: Of Earth and Angels earned multiple awards, coveted placement on many “Best Of the Year” lists, critical acclaim by reviewers, airplay by radio stations, and a massive international following of devoted fans.Not one to close the creative spigot for too long, Leah recorded a three-track EP in time for Christmas, 2012, entitled Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This EP interpreted three traditional Christmas carols in symphonic metal form.During the long months of 2013, Leah returned to the songwriting table and composed a new EP called Otherworld. This EP further explores the Celtic tones of Of Earth and Angels, combining ethereal vocals with a balanced mix of hypnotically peaceful melodies and galloping rockers that transports the listener to a prior era. Each song has a poignant story to tell, ranging from issues of loss, struggle, and aspiration. Otherworld also marks the first time Leah has collaborated with a guest vocalist. The legendary Eric Peterson of Testament and DragonLord provided his signature vocals on one track, “Dreamland.” The EP was further enriched by the talented music producer Christian “Moschus” Moos at Spacelab Studios and the famed MA. Jan “Örkki” Yrlund of Darkgrove Design, who produced the stunning album art.In a time when the symphonic metal world is overpopulated by homogeneous newcomers and formulaic musical recipes, Leah is a fresh Irish Sea breeze of originality that captures the listener’s attention, enchants the heart and electrifies the imagination. She continues her songwriting, remains in touch with her fan base, and looks forward to musical projects in the future. Leah is not about to rest: her story has just begun!

Album:

My only prior exposure to the works of Leah has been indirectly through advertisements and some hearsay. And with a bold description such as Celtic Fantasy Metal, I dived into this album expecting music as bold as their description. But the sheer originality and creativity on this album caught me completely off guard. The album has a truly captivating opening with, “the Quest”, where Leah’s chanting and the backing instruments weave themselves into a truly captivating and mysterious sounding track. This trend continues into the second track, “Edge of your Sword”, both of which wouldn’t seem out of place being sung at a banquet held by the fair folk in some secluded grove. Despite their lack of heaviness, both of these tracks have really solid guitar solos, with the latter track featuring a wailing virtuosic performance that reminds me a bit of Yngwie Malmsteen. Covering all the songs in this review would be difficult as they all are so incredibly varied, the songs being written for a specific purpose, with specific instrumentation and radically different themes. Frequently bands playing the cinematic style of Symphonic Metal that occupies the same axis as The Quest follows the same pattern over and over again, and have a distinct sound. And as mentioned previously, this is definitely not the case here. One example of this diversity is the song, “Heir”, which has triumphant riffing and sing along choruses reminiscent of Power Metal but doesn’t conform to the typical tropes of said genre, such as excessive double bass drumming or shredding. Instead the track resorts to pure vocal skill to magnify the effect of the atmosphere, with flutes kicking in to enhance the typical “power and glory” feel of the song in a way I’ve never heard before. Another example of the eclectic songwriting is, “Ghost upon a throne”, in which the guitars, flutes, and background instruments become an irresistible medium of immersion for the emotions conveyed by the music. Worth mentioning while immersion is being discussed is, “Labyrinth”, a song which features down-tuned guitars and eerie sounding celtic melodies, further diversifying the approaches on the album with melancholic lyrics about standing stones and groves that makes one picture a living, breathing earth. There’s even a lamenting ballad about love and loss called: “The Water is Wide”, it feels like one of those poems that one is embarrassed to like, but still appreciate because of it’s familiarity and relatability (although this might just be because the song is a spin on amazing grace). Looking back at my expectations for this album, admittedly I wasn’t expecting typical Metal. Indeed I was correct, this isn’t typical Metal. In fact, I believe that more traditionally minded Metal fans (which usually includes myself) would dislike the fact that this album seemingly doesn’t conform to any noticeable Metal standards. But that is the beauty of The Quest. There’s no pretense of conformity to it, the album is diverse, and each song is hand-forged by a master smith of verse for the singular purpose of purveying a part of the epic tale this album tells. And the result is a staunchly original, truly captivating masterpiece that falls into none of the usual pitfalls that albums of comparable ambition frequently does. Leah’s The Quest is well written overall, brilliantly executed, and will no doubt appeal to a wider music audience than most other Metal albums of the genre. Some people might be a bit uncomfortable with many of the innovative features, and the album is, I admit, an acquired taste. But aside from this drawback, the album really is a masterpiece.

Line Up:

Leah (Leah McHenry) - Vocal
Jacob Hansen, Oliver Philipps - Mastered, Mixed, Produced
Troy Donockley (Nightwish) - Tin Whistle, Uilleann Pipes
Timo Somers (Delain) - Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Chen Balbus (Orphaned Land) - Lead/Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian) - Bass Guitars
Sander Zoer (Ex-Delain) - Drums, Percussion

Tracklist:

01. The Quest (10:20)
02. Edge of Your Sword (5:03)
03. Lion Arises (4:41)
04. Heir (4:09)
05. Ruins of Illusion (4:19)
06. Labyrinth (5:16)
07. Abyss (5:34)
08. Oblivion (Between Two Worlds) (5:06)
09. Ghost Upon a Throne (4:31)
10. The Water is Wide (3:19)

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Re: Leah (CAN)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 27 Júl 2022, 13:57

Leah - Ancient Winter (2019)

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Year : 2019
Style : Symphonic Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 165 mb


Bio:

From the coast of British Columbia, Canada, auburn-haired symphonic metal artist LEAH is drawing attention from all over the globe. Drawing from Celtic and world music influences such as Clannad and Enya to European symphonic and progressive metal influences, LEAH creates something magical and refreshing. Her debut self-released album "Of Earth & Angels" received international critical acclaim, including landing on "The Best Symphonic Metal Album" Metalstorm Awards for 2012. Leah has always possessed a firm sense of her identity and avoided any cliché that would define her by society’s expectations.She began singing during her early teenage years, and experimented until she found her unique voice. Upon discovering Celtic music and European symphonic metal, Leah realized she was home; these were the genres that resonated with her soul. Songwriting followed thereafter as Leah found comfort and strength in her musical self-expression. Leah’s hypnotizing voice has drawn comparisons to Enya, Delain, and Loreena McKennitt as she can elegantly slip between the soothingly ethereal, the grippingly powerful, and lyrical folk styles with fluid ease.Her music is equally diverse. Braiding a hypnotising fusion of celestial vocals and sparkling strings, rippling piano, galloping drums and sharp guitar work, she leads her listeners on a passionate journey through haunting sonic landscapes. Her poetic lyrics draw from the inkwells of fantasy, passion, tragedy, and folklore, telling stories that are as arrestingly beautiful as the music. It is not by mere fancy or chance that Leah’s music has a medieval flavor and Celtic overtones: Leah has Irish and Scottish blood in her veins and her heritage can be traced back to the ancient highlands of the British Isles. Innovating with her creative imagination, experience, and her Gaelic ancestry, Leah crafted songs that would eventually be recorded for her first album, Of Earth and Angels.Given Leah’s streak of rugged individualism, it should be no surprise that she recorded and produced her first album under her own independent label, Ex Cathedra Records. Lyrically, the album blended earthly tales of struggle with the inspiration of angelic folklore. It also defined Leah’s unique sound: a dichotomy of seraphic melody and symphonic metal, steeped in Celtic influences.The road was not easy, however. As a young mother committed to raising and educating her children at home, Of Earth and Angels was two years in the making from start to finish. However, the long journey was worth it. Released in June of 2012, Of Earth and Angels was an immediate success as the reaction from both the listeners and the media was universally positive. Fueled only by word of mouth and social media, listeners became enamored with the auburn-haired singer and her musical vision. Though Leah did not have any major-label support to promote her album, her grass-roots popularity spread the earth like wildfire.Within months, Leah transitioned from an untested newcomer to an internationally acclaimed artist. However, this meteoric success also plunged her into the turbulent atmosphere of the metal world. She found herself on unfamiliar terrain as her homegrown music faced professional critics, industry insiders, and the global scrutiny of symphonic metal fans who compared Leah’s music to long-established artists. Yet, like gold tested by fire, Leah emerged with validated purity: Of Earth and Angels earned multiple awards, coveted placement on many “Best Of the Year” lists, critical acclaim by reviewers, airplay by radio stations, and a massive international following of devoted fans.Not one to close the creative spigot for too long, Leah recorded a three-track EP in time for Christmas, 2012, entitled Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This EP interpreted three traditional Christmas carols in symphonic metal form.During the long months of 2013, Leah returned to the songwriting table and composed a new EP called Otherworld. This EP further explores the Celtic tones of Of Earth and Angels, combining ethereal vocals with a balanced mix of hypnotically peaceful melodies and galloping rockers that transports the listener to a prior era. Each song has a poignant story to tell, ranging from issues of loss, struggle, and aspiration. Otherworld also marks the first time Leah has collaborated with a guest vocalist. The legendary Eric Peterson of Testament and DragonLord provided his signature vocals on one track, “Dreamland.” The EP was further enriched by the talented music producer Christian “Moschus” Moos at Spacelab Studios and the famed MA. Jan “Örkki” Yrlund of Darkgrove Design, who produced the stunning album art.In a time when the symphonic metal world is overpopulated by homogeneous newcomers and formulaic musical recipes, Leah is a fresh Irish Sea breeze of originality that captures the listener’s attention, enchants the heart and electrifies the imagination. She continues her songwriting, remains in touch with her fan base, and looks forward to musical projects in the future. Leah is not about to rest: her story has just begun!

Album:

The name Leah should be a familiar one in symphonic metal circles, especially for those who have frequented social media where her efforts to help promote new artists via her association with Savvy Musician Academy are heavily visible. Often referred to as the Enya of symphonic metal, she brings a uniquely nuanced and eclectic take on things that arguably blur the lines where said metal sub-genre ends and a number of distantly related modes of sonic communication begin. One would be remiss not to mention the parallels that this projects dreamy anthems share with the likes of Blackmore’s Night, Loreena McKennit and Heather Findlay’s past work with Mostly Autumn when trying to nail down Leah’s unique blend of eastern and western music, not to mention the wide array of musicians who have collaborated in bringing Leah’s music to the recorded medium. As the decade draws to its inevitable close and the first chills of winter grace this November’s eve “Ancient Winter”, this outfit’s fifth studio offering promises an epic listening experience where olden landscapes emerge for modern eras to behold.In contrast to much of Leah’s previous output, this album foregoes any metallic bluster in favor of a wholly atmospheric experience, drawing heavily upon the orchestra and a number of prominent folk instruments to provide the foundation upon which the crooning brilliance of the vocals flutters in the deep. It is difficult to experience the pristine and droning ambience of dreamy ballads such as “The Messenger” and the opening passage of “Noel Nouvelet” and not be reminded of the romantic and poignant brilliance that was the soundtrack of Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of The Ring. It is a fitting analogy given the lofty musical journey that this album that this album offers in a mere 35 minute duration, and even the two minute duration of the former aforementioned song leaves the listener with a vivid picture of a vast, snow-covered country with a magical tale to be told. While the latter and closing song sort of strikes against this album’s intent to be more than a holiday album given its roots as a Christmas carol, the tune’s Renaissance roots, chanting demeanor and the arrangement achieved here finds a very fitting addition to what is otherwise a more generalized celebration of the winter season.Though largely comprised of an atmospheric character, this album is also a dynamic experience that transitions seamlessly through a variety of moods, all the while still maintaining an air of tranquility and poise. The opening musical offering “The Whole World Summons” is a classic example of this concept of building up to an eventual celebration of sound, starting on a choral chant with a humble orchestral accompaniment, and eventually cycling through a steady folk rock stride with bass and drums leading the way and a barrage of Celtic pipes and flutes, becoming highly reminiscent of a Nightwish ballad, minus the raucous electric guitars. Other chapters in this grand seasonal storybook such as “Light Of The World” and “Redemption” introduce a glorious hybridization of Mid-eastern musical ideas and Celtic folk music, underscoring the intermingling of cultures throughout history that has brought about the phenomenon of western Christendom, while more western centered balladry such as “Gaudete” establish a riveting result through a highly dynamic use of orchestral pomp and splendor.It can’t be stressed enough that while Leah’s metal credentials are well established, this is not a metal album in any sense of the word, though it is something that can be used as an occasional respite from the impact-based aggression that typifies said music. This is something more along the lines of a Celtic rock and ambient affair that dovetails with a number of popular film scores in the high fantasy genre over the past couple decades. It will no doubt carry a heavy degree of appeal for steadfast fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation and Epica, but it will no doubt find its core target audience among those who have been regular fans of Enya’s output over the years. It can be regarded as a holiday album to accompany the obligatory Christmas tunes that will no doubt be dominating terrestrial radio at the onset of Black Friday, but it offers a far different experience than even the most elaborate rearrangements of said music. It is a transcendent offering in every sense of the word, one that leaves behind the commercial madness of the modern world at this time of year for something closer to the devotional music that would have typified a time that has now been all but forgotten

Line Up:

Leah (Leah McHenry) - Vocal
Troy Donockley (Nightwish) - Tin Whistle, Uilleann Pipes
Anna Murphy - Hurdy-gurdy
Shir-Ran Yinon - Fiddle, Viola

Tracklist:

01. The Whole World Summons
02. Light of the World
03. Upon Your Destiny
04. Redemption
05. The Messenger
06. Gaudete
07. Puer Natus
08. Noel Nouvelet

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Leah - The Glory And The Fallen (Deluxe Edition) (2024)

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Year : 2024
Style : Symphonic Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 219 mb


Bio:

From the coast of British Columbia, Canada, auburn-haired symphonic metal artist LEAH is drawing attention from all over the globe. Drawing from Celtic and world music influences such as Clannad and Enya to European symphonic and progressive metal influences, LEAH creates something magical and refreshing. Her debut self-released album "Of Earth & Angels" received international critical acclaim, including landing on "The Best Symphonic Metal Album" Metalstorm Awards for 2012. Leah has always possessed a firm sense of her identity and avoided any cliché that would define her by society’s expectations.She began singing during her early teenage years, and experimented until she found her unique voice. Upon discovering Celtic music and European symphonic metal, Leah realized she was home; these were the genres that resonated with her soul. Songwriting followed thereafter as Leah found comfort and strength in her musical self-expression. Leah’s hypnotizing voice has drawn comparisons to Enya, Delain, and Loreena McKennitt as she can elegantly slip between the soothingly ethereal, the grippingly powerful, and lyrical folk styles with fluid ease.Her music is equally diverse. Braiding a hypnotising fusion of celestial vocals and sparkling strings, rippling piano, galloping drums and sharp guitar work, she leads her listeners on a passionate journey through haunting sonic landscapes. Her poetic lyrics draw from the inkwells of fantasy, passion, tragedy, and folklore, telling stories that are as arrestingly beautiful as the music. It is not by mere fancy or chance that Leah’s music has a medieval flavor and Celtic overtones: Leah has Irish and Scottish blood in her veins and her heritage can be traced back to the ancient highlands of the British Isles. Innovating with her creative imagination, experience, and her Gaelic ancestry, Leah crafted songs that would eventually be recorded for her first album, Of Earth and Angels.Given Leah’s streak of rugged individualism, it should be no surprise that she recorded and produced her first album under her own independent label, Ex Cathedra Records. Lyrically, the album blended earthly tales of struggle with the inspiration of angelic folklore. It also defined Leah’s unique sound: a dichotomy of seraphic melody and symphonic metal, steeped in Celtic influences.The road was not easy, however. As a young mother committed to raising and educating her children at home, Of Earth and Angels was two years in the making from start to finish. However, the long journey was worth it. Released in June of 2012, Of Earth and Angels was an immediate success as the reaction from both the listeners and the media was universally positive. Fueled only by word of mouth and social media, listeners became enamored with the auburn-haired singer and her musical vision. Though Leah did not have any major-label support to promote her album, her grass-roots popularity spread the earth like wildfire.Within months, Leah transitioned from an untested newcomer to an internationally acclaimed artist. However, this meteoric success also plunged her into the turbulent atmosphere of the metal world. She found herself on unfamiliar terrain as her homegrown music faced professional critics, industry insiders, and the global scrutiny of symphonic metal fans who compared Leah’s music to long-established artists. Yet, like gold tested by fire, Leah emerged with validated purity: Of Earth and Angels earned multiple awards, coveted placement on many “Best Of the Year” lists, critical acclaim by reviewers, airplay by radio stations, and a massive international following of devoted fans.Not one to close the creative spigot for too long, Leah recorded a three-track EP in time for Christmas, 2012, entitled Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This EP interpreted three traditional Christmas carols in symphonic metal form.During the long months of 2013, Leah returned to the songwriting table and composed a new EP called Otherworld. This EP further explores the Celtic tones of Of Earth and Angels, combining ethereal vocals with a balanced mix of hypnotically peaceful melodies and galloping rockers that transports the listener to a prior era. Each song has a poignant story to tell, ranging from issues of loss, struggle, and aspiration. Otherworld also marks the first time Leah has collaborated with a guest vocalist. The legendary Eric Peterson of Testament and DragonLord provided his signature vocals on one track, “Dreamland.” The EP was further enriched by the talented music producer Christian “Moschus” Moos at Spacelab Studios and the famed MA. Jan “Örkki” Yrlund of Darkgrove Design, who produced the stunning album art.In a time when the symphonic metal world is overpopulated by homogeneous newcomers and formulaic musical recipes, Leah is a fresh Irish Sea breeze of originality that captures the listener’s attention, enchants the heart and electrifies the imagination. She continues her songwriting, remains in touch with her fan base, and looks forward to musical projects in the future. Leah is not about to rest: her story has just begun!

Album:

"The Glory And The Fallen", Leah's upcoming sixth album, marks a new evolution for the singer-songwriter. Introducing new challenges and hitting new territories in the songwriting phase, this album not only promises to be her most epic and groundbreaking project yet, but is a monumental soundscape inspired by fantasy, history and personal journey.The much-anticipated new release will feature appearances from renowned musicians Mark Jansen (Epica, MaYaN), Timo Somers (Arjen Lucassen, Ex Delain), Sander Zoer (Delain) and was produced by Oliver Philipps (Everon, Phantasma). The amazing artwork was created by Giannis Nakos (Kamelot, Evergrey, Amaranthe).

Line Up:

Leah (Leah McHenry) - Vocal

+ guests

Tracklist:

01. Archangel (04:12)
02. No More Fear (05:11)
03. Unshakable (05:06)
04. Speak to Me (04:43)
05. Dream Voyage (03:50)
06. Revive (05:05)
07. Little Stars (03:57)
08. Wings of Time (04:52)
09. Sleeping Giant (05:18)
10. Before This War Is Over (05:44)
11. Victory (04:42)
12. Glow (03:59)
13. Unshakable (Bonus Ambient Version) (05:05) (Bonus Track)
14. Wings of Time (Bonus Ambient Version) (04:52) (Bonus Track)
15. Revive (Bonus Ambient Version) (04:31) (Bonus Track)
16. No More Fear (Bonus Ambient Version) (04:41) (Bonus Track)
17. Sleeping Giant (Bonus Ambient Version) (03:50) (Bonus Track)
18. Before This War Is over (Bonus Ambient Version) (04:22) (Bonus Track)
19. Little Stars (Bonus Ambient Version) (03:47) (Bonus Track)
20. Glow (Bonus Ambient Version) (04:00) (Bonus Track)


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