Live in LDN Review: Andreya Triana “Lost Where I Belong” Album Launch1
Posted In Live in LDN,Reviews by Toasty
Written by Tosin Adeniji
Cold and wet outside, inside Cafe Oto, the venue for Andreya Triana’s album launch party, was quite the opposite. Warmly greeted by free drinks, promo CD’s and cupcakes (they were sooo yummy) the room was filled with people chatting, laughing and filling the bar. All the while waiting for the main event…
Bonobo, producer of Triana’s debut offering, provided the interlude soundtrack by spinning some soulful jams, alongside some more obscure tunes – which got everyone feeling even better.
Just before 9pm, Andreya floated onto the stage and the crowd drew nearer. Beautifully layered strings of brightly coloured origami decorations, mixed between soft spot lights from each angle surrounded her and the band. It looked warm & intimate and not like we were in the backstreets of Dalston at all. The interior designer in me appreciated the aesthetics and the music lover appreciated her set even more so.
Not familiar with all the songs, I quickly became acquainted with them. She performed her set with no backing singers, instead opting for her loop machine and adding echos, reverbs and other sound effects to her already stand out vocals. Musically, it was inspiring to see.
Before singing her first song, Andreya graciously thanked everyone in attendance, giving a special mention to her family and friends who filled the room proudly. It was clear this was a special moment for Andreya and I for one am grateful to have been there.
Opening with ‘Darker Than Blue’, she went on to perform ‘X’ & ‘Draw the Stars’, but for me the song of the night was the albums title track ‘Lost Where I Belong’. I loved the addition of the horn section here, it gave the song and the vibe a whole new dimension. Andreya’s husky falsetto towards the end of the track was breathtakingly beautiful.
Ending the evening with the ‘A Town called Obsolete’ which was jazzed up, double timed and given an errie echo towards the end that worked so well. It was clear a lot of time and effort was put into this night and it was important to all involved. I really enjoyed myself and left admiring Andreya’s presence and humility.
Great music, great vibe and great cupcakes!
Andreya Triana’s debut album Lost Where I Belong is out now – buy it via iTunes.
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