{"product_id":"2299143","title":"Chantal Acda - Silently Held [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis release follows Chantal's earlier musical odysseys, including Let Your Hands be My Guide (2013), The Sparkle In Our Flaws (2015), Bounce Back (2017), Puwawau (2019) and Saturday Moon (2021). Each album, a testament to her artistic evolution, has resonated with audiences worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilently Held comes to life with the collaborative brilliance of accomplished musicians. Bill Frisell with his beautiful understanding of Chantal's flow of melody, Eric Thielemans who brings his percussive mastery to the mix. Jozef Dumoulin playing the piano with immense calmth. Thomas Morgan's who seems to be picking magic out of the skies with his bass and Shahzad Ismaily's golden touch as a multi-instrumentalist contribute to the album's rich texture.Colin Stetson, renowned for his avant-garde saxophone work but also his work for Bon Iver, lends his unique voice, creating moments of emotive intensity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd Joachim Badenhorst, Niels Van Heertum and Kurt Van Herck finishing the album with their beautiful brass.\u003cbr\u003eGuided by the skilled production of Philip Weinrobe (known from his work for Dirty Projectors and Adrienne Lenker) the album's sonic landscape is carefully crafted. Most of the songs recorded in one take. One breath to keep close to the realness and rawness Chantal was looking for. Meanwhile, the experienced touch of mixing engineer Phill Brown (Talk Talk, Mark Hollis,..) who has been very present on Chantal's journey for years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the quiet embrace of the music, Chantal unveils a raw and authentic portrayal of vulnerability, where every flaw and feeling is held close. The album becomes a sanctuary, inviting listeners to join in this silent communion with the intricacies of the human experience. Through each note and lyric, Chantal Acda crafts a space where imperfections are not only acknowledged but celebrated, creating a profound and intimate connection between the artist and the audience. 'Silently Held' stands as a testament to the beauty found in the closeness of our flaws and feelings, inviting us to embrace them with grace and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtists:\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eChantal Acda - Vocals\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eEric Thielemans - Drums\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eColin Stetson - Saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eKurt van Herck - Saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eNiels van Heertum - Tuba\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eJozef Dumoulin - Piano\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eBill Frisell - Guitar\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThomas Morgan - Double bass\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eJoachim Badenhorst - Clarinet\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eShahzad Ismaily - Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420731888001,"sku":"2299143","price":23.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0608917357523.jpg?v=1750620566","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2299143","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}