voltage poetry project
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Voltage Poetry Project is a lyrical electronica undertaking from South East England-based songwriter Keith Harrison.Tickling ears from Finland to Canada since the start of the decade, Voltage Poetry Project’s output has been described as “exploring the idea of national identity through the English landscape of the 21st century” and “like Leonard Cohen trapped in a cellar with a member of Visage.” Keith sees it as “songs on synths, with decidedly lo-fi production - partly as that seems to suit my vocal style. It’s also a case that I wanted to evoke the excitement, I’d felt, of making music with a four-track cassette machine and so maybe it is no surprise the productions lean this way.”Debut album ‘Home Sounds’, released through monochrome motif, is a celebration of human togetherness. Each song draws on happenings in places that can be reached, if travelling by train from London, via either St. Pancras or the immediately adjacent King’s Cross station. Sand dunes, funicular carriages, tenement-skirted parks and a brutalist bookshop are among the locations.Keith adds: “I’m only from the South East as my parents moved here from Scotland - and their backgrounds included further locations - so the idea of home, for me, isn’t necessarily about a single place. It’s more about a sense of belonging, with particular communities of interest, friends or family - though I admit to often noticing the geography where this togetherness, whether it involves thousands of people or just one or two, is felt. To be able to share this view of things, through a set of songs, is a bit of an honour. That said, I know some folk just like to whistle or hum my tunes, and that’s equally special.”‘Home Sounds’ by Voltage Poetry Project is available in CD and download formats through monochromemotif.bandcamp.com as well as for listening via streaming platforms.
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