Helen Money: Arriving Angels (Profound Lore, 2/5/13)
Cellist Alison Chesley, a.k.a. Helen Money, imparts a startling amount of raw emotion to her work. The songs aren’t just listened to; they register in your chest cavity, squeezing your heart with profound, intense bass lines.
As Helen Money, Chicago-based cellist Alison Chesley transforms a commonly known classical instrument into a mighty weapon for composing and arranging furious one-woman rock concertos. But unlike the explosive and menacing songs on her second album, In Tune, Chesley is unassuming in person.
A tentative lineup for Zorn Fest 2009 is posted; math metallists The Dillinger Escape Plan have another new drummer; rock cellist Helen Money just finished a new album; tour dates have been announced for Lymbyc Systym, the Alex Skolnick Trio, and the Extra Action Marching Band.
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