Artist description Annette Farrington Heralding from the critically acclaimed rock band Opium Den, Ms. Farrington, in her solo debut, forges a sonic, soul-searching path from the past to the future, skillfully blending influences of tribal, rock, blues, ethnic, folk, goth, hip-hop, and transcendental poetry into one seamless, beautiful journey. “I grew up on a farm, miles from our nearest neighbor with my five sisters and brothers. My Father was a transcendentalist, piano player, and merchant, spouting Emerson and Thoreau. My Mother was a scholar and nurse, who would take us on nature walks and painting trips through the 200 acres of wilderness were we lived. This childhood made me see the world in a most unusual and spontaneous way…..then I moved to New York City, where I studied acting and began touring with a repertoire company. I picked up a guitar and began composing. After two years in New York I ventured to Boston and formed Opium Den. The band started out as a freestyle experimental act, the music being a spontaneous mix of tribal Middle Eastern melodies and soaring siren vocals with post apocalyptic urgencies. We quickly became recognized as pioneers in the Goth movement.” Annette honed her unique style in the dark and cool clubs of the Boston music scene, where audiences are hip and demanding. She quickly won them over while receiving rave reviews from the press and several nominations for best vocalist and best new artist at the Boston Music Awards and American Music Awards, respectively. For this solo album she has teamed up with six-time gold record winning producer Anthony Resta, who has worked with such diverse artists as Elton John, Megadeth, Duran Duran, Collective Soul and Shawn Mullens. For more information contact RoundSound Management at (781) 396-7035 Or visit the Castle von Buhler web site @ www.drawbridge.com/annette

Music Style landscapy, textured rock

Musical Influences the world

Artist History Annette started working on theses song shotly after her split with Opium Den

Albums Azure wonder & lust

Press Reviews Press Clippings for Annette Farrington 1) “ Similar to Tori Amos, Dido, and Kate Bush in style and execution, Farrington's voice soars through astute observations of the human condition with deep spiritual convictions amid the many sound collages. The Middle Eastern/African influences on this collection are abundant. Farrington and her producer/co-songwriter Anthony Resta have created a complex and intriguing album that is enjoyable upon fist listen. Considering the scope of this project, that's a laudable accomplishment for a debut album.”— Tom Semioli AMG 2) “Annette Farrington is one artists who is like no one else I've heard before. The music has this mystical quality to it that is simply captivating. Annette has a vocal presence that blew me away. Her voice is so emotional and passionate. Annette Farrington is one artist that deserves a spot among the elite of musical brilliance. This album pulls out all of the stops and then some.” - Michael Allison- THEGLOBALMUSE.COM 3) “Annette Farrington at the Lizard Lounge: A very enjoyable, change-of-pace act, merging ethereal dream-pop with a more physical, Kate Bush-like passion. The guitarist played with a violin bow for spacey effects on one tune, and Farrington carried the night with her riveting vocals.” Steve Morse -The Boston Globe 4) “You don't get the sense that you've heard these songs before. There is a passionate quality to Farrington’s voice - both sexy and operatic - yet she can also sound as angelic as Liz Fraser ever did. She has the kind of voice that penetrates and resonates to your very core.” Coreen Wolanski - Exclaim Mag. 5) “The music on this CD encompasses elements of middle eastern Dead Can Dance, Tori Amos, rock and so much more. Three arrangements on the ten songs are absolutely stunning as Farrington takes us on a musical journey through her mind.” www.livemagazine.com Nov. 2001 6) “Farrington and producer Anthony J. Resta have created a truly fine album. It's really hard to properly represent a wide variety of ideas (both musical and lyrical), but that's exactly what happened here. First class.” A&A #224 reviews 7) “TAKE AN EXPRESSIVE SINGER with amazing range, add an emotional tone that’s mainly a dark shade of blue, throw in a mostly electronic backdrop that changes shape at every turn, and you’ve got Annette Farrington’s Azure Wonder & Lust (CVB). Her voice was always a grabber during her years as the singer for Opium Den. And her solo debut does what a solo debut should do — it allows her to explore different musical ideas and to express herself more directly.” Brett Milano- Boston Phoenix interviews 8) “Like many other artists that get filed under the category of "Goth" or "art rock," Farrington and collaborator/producer Anthony J. Resta (Duran Duran, Collective Soul) have created an album awash with ethereal soundscapes and layered with evocative blends of electronic and organic elements. Flutes tickle, cellos meander, and synthesized rhythm programming anchors without becoming dirgey; above the mix, Farrington's pure vocals soar or drift, gossamer-light or richly evocative as needed. This girl is a master of her instrument. "Azure Wonder & Lust" is an amazing achievement, showcasing not only Farrington's vocal mastery, but shows the ubiquitous Resta fully in his stride as lord of production studio.” Interview with Annette Farrington By: Lexi Feb 2002 issue Altar Native Boston correspondent

Location boston, ma - USA

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