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Release Date: 2003Label: Not On Label
"After a few years working in theatrical productions and staged concerts, I was confronted by requests for my music on CD.So I assembled "Shueh-li's Xenovibes"; a collection of my eclectic composition in this first album! Xenovibes became known as a synthpop band when I moved to the U.S.A. to tour the show." ~ Shueh-li
Liner Notes: Shueh-li's musical designs bind the past with the present and her eastern roots with her western influences. This multi-instrumentalist/producer refuses to conform to the stereotypical female musician's choice of tools, boldly fusing the sounds of the Chinese guqin, the Russian theremin, various synthesizers (extended techniques), her voice and countless other magical sounds to evoke her signature "siren songs".
REVIEWS:
"Unique, driving electronica." - Peter Kirn, CreateDigitalMusic.
"I usually find that when people combine world instruments with pop music, the result is hardly listenable. Shueh-li has managed to combine many styles and instruments to create something very accessible to pop music fans. Reminds me of Basia." - A. Frye, Producer (Charlie Pride)
To clarify, Michael Spicer employs Emerson model 8 and Seery Irish flutes on track 1;
Boehm flute with MarkHoza head and Generation C Tin Whistle on track 4;
and Roland U220 Organ (chords) on track 7.
Additional voice: Joshua Beggs on “Farcical”.
Shueh-li Ong played Moog Etherwave theremin, Li Ming Zhong “jiaoye” Gu Qin, Oberheim OB12, Kurzweil 2500, Yamaha DX7, Roland U220, Little Black D Tin Whistle, and vocals.
Special Thanks to: My Mother, Michael and Linda Spicer, the phone voices of Tim Hannaford and Mark Ray, and family & friends.
All songs produced and mixed for Xenovibes; copyright 2003 by Shueh-li Ong.