ESBE
COMPOSER, SINGER, PRODUCER, SONGWRITER
new album
I MIGHT BE DREAMING
"Effortless but deeply passionate . . . atmospheric, widescreen, yet, with an incredible intimacy, Esbe’s vocals wrap the words in syrup. Superb production, like listening in I-Max." ***** 5 stars MUSIC NEWS
"Esbe's voice drifts in smooth chevron shimmers of harmony echoes, to touch where words dare not venture, yet with poetry as high and sinuously cool as a Rene Magritte . . . with the heart-stopping near purity of Julie London . . . and rippling William Orbit-style spaciousness . . . hypnotic, beguiling." **** 4 stars RnR
“A rare discovery of music performed by a singular songstress, exquisitely talented . . . multi-faceted composer . . . songs infused with languid longing & smouldering passion . . . a masterly recording where every note makes a lasting mark on the ear” PAUL DAVIES, BLUES MATTERS
"An eclectic mix (of) interesting and innovative original arrangements . . . a perfect musician . . . Esbe expands the sound with a flourish, bringing artistic associations closer to illustrative, visual and film music." ERA JAZZU
"Esbe’s spectacular sense of sound production and song-writing is on full display . . . (she) knows how to craft sounds to create something unlike anything else . . . a breath of fresh air." MUSIC MECCA
"Poetic, atmospheric lyrics, an unusual album with harmonic haze worthy of a James Bond flick"
**** 4 stars AMAZON
"The poetic lyrics deserve special mention, as they seamlessly draw you in, creating the atmosphere of a big budget movie soundtrack, it really is quite a special gift that Esbe possesses . . . Esbe has created not just ten wonderful tracks, but a complete work of art." THE SOUND CAFE
"Esbe, has really connected heart and mind for songs that speak universally - London singer songwriter of excellence!" DJ RITU, A WORLD IN LONDON
"one of the quirkier albums you’ll hear in 2022 . . . a beguiling mix of interesting and innovative arrangements . . . if you’re musically curious it’s an album you ought to listen out for." RAMZINE
"an ethereal songstress . . . a Sade for 2022 with the right music to compliment her voice"
NICK GRAY, THE ALTERNATIVE 9
"An evocative album . . . full of drama. Beautifully expressive, she uses the purity and range of her voice as an additional instrument. Such a natural voice . . . breath-taking beauty . . . she’s clearly struck gold with lyrics that fit the music perfectly" **** 4 stars GET READY TO ROCK
"smooth jazz . . . beautiful" TOTAL ROCK RADIO
I MIGHT BE DREAMING
We all dream, or have dreamt.
Perhaps more when we were children, and as adults, often when under stress or just dealing with life.
With near surreal imagery and a hyper-vividness, we're left with much to think about after waking.
There have been times when we've inhabited a scene that seems so familiar, and yet it's not somewhere we've ever been. Friends and memories from the very distant past merge with completely unrelated ideas to produce a capricious narrative that we'd never have thought of otherwise.
I've always been fascinated with the workings of the brain and our imagination, never better considered than in the dream-like state when our brain takes control and leads us down a path to mesmerising stories. When I was a child, I used to look forward to going to bed, as dreams were like watching television,
but special just to me - and all night.
I Might Be Dreaming is a collection of songs written within dreams - but all so pertinent to us all.
Each one unfolds - a beguiling story, a fear, a hope - in the still of the night,
when we relinquish our hold on the day . . . and follow the dream.
Cry From The Soul - I Might Be Dreaming - Don't Say Maybe - No Desire
I Needed You - A Lonely Star - Angry Sun - Whisper In Solitude - Breathe - Restless
