Description
A decade ago, SYLVAINE introduced her ethereal world to listeners with Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart, a debut album that blended ambient shoegaze, post-rock, and darkwave into an emotionally resonant soundscape. Serving as a composer, recording engineer, producer, and musician, the multi-instrumentalist crafted this critically acclaimed work with the help of mixing engineer Nick Terry and mastering by Ray Staff at Air Studios. The album, praised for its melancholic melodies and atmospheric guitars, marked SYLVAINE's entrance into the music world and established her distinctive sonic identity.
This 10th Anniversary edition reflects on an album that not only launched her career as a solo artist but also became a transformative journey of self-expression and discovery. Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart represents a patchwork of emotions and experiences composed over several years, capturing the essence of a shy soul finding their voice in music. It showcases lush vocal layers, atmospheric guitars, and an intricate balance between opposing forces, creating a delicate fusion of melody and groove.
SYLVAINE's debut stands as the foundation of her sound, a record that allowed her to embrace her inner emotions and push beyond fear and self-doubt. Over the last decade, her project has evolved and grown stronger, yet the core of what makes SYLVAINE's music so captivating can be traced back to this first offering. As she looks ahead to the future, SYLVAINE continues to build upon the legacy that Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart began, grateful for the journey and the support of listeners who have followed her along the way.
The music was carefully remastered by Karl Daniel Liden, with whom SYLVAINE has collaborated on her recent works. The anniversary edition also includes an exclusive bonus track - a beautifully reimagined acoustic version of the title track, giving an insight into her intimate solo performances.
The re-release is further enhanced with a subtly refined layout and artwork, alongside liner notes. The photographer Daria Endresen, who captured the original impressions for the album, complements the visual aspect of the Anniversary Edition with a new and previously unpublished series of photos, illustrating how SYLVAINE's music and artistic vision have grown into something uniquely her own over the past decade.
This commemorative edition serves as a tribute to the evolution of SYLVAINE's music and artistry, and to the listeners who have shared in her journey.
