While Icelandic singer-songwriter, Emiliana Torrini, has been on the down low for awhile, she is back on the scene for 2011. Having just released a single for the new film ‘Sucker Punch’, I guarantee her albums will be more sought out. ’White Rabbit’ is originally performed by psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, but sounds even better with the vocals of Torrini. Her sound is completely unique, and combined with the retro sound of ‘White Rabbit — It’s fantastic. So check it out, and I really suggest downloading the whole ‘Sucker Punch’ soundtrack; it’s AHmazing. But you can check out Emiliana Torrini more at her site, and then watch itunes for an upcoming album; hopefully it’s on it’s way!
Bio:
“Emilíana Torrini is an Icelandic singer, born on 16 May 1977 in Kópavogur, Iceland. Her full name is Emilíana Torrini Davíðsdóttir. She is best known for her 2009 single Jungle Drum, for the closing theme entitled Gollum’s Song of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” film, and for her international debut album, Love in the Time of Science.
Her father is Italian and her mother Icelandic. Emilíana grew up in Kópavogur, where at the age of 7, she joined a choir as a soprano, until she went to opera school at the age of 15. Later she worked as waitress at her father’s restaurant from Iceland. In 1994, Emilíana became well-known in Iceland after winning the song competition of junior colleges in Iceland (Icelandic: Söngkeppni framhaldsskólanna), at the age of 17, singing “I Will Survive”. ..
Working with Dan Carey, her second major album release released in 2005, Fisherman’s Woman, signified a departure from her earlier electronic roots to an acoustic-folk sound; applying the ethereal beauty of her voice in a much more intimate setting, reminiscent of the work of Nick Drake and fellow Icelanders múm. The singles Lifesaver, Sunnyroad, and Heartstopper supported the album.
Her third album, Me and Armini was released on 8 September 2008, to generally good reviews. The album was promoted by three singles: Me and Armini, Big Jumps, and Jungle Drum. The single Jungle Drum became Emilíana’s most successful song, reaching #1 on Iceland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, #5 on Finland, and #11 on Switzerland.”
Her Song From Sucker Punch:
Emiliana Torrini – White Rabbit
Bonus:
Emiliana Torrini – Jungle Drum
