Sirens

Description

In contrast to its ethereal title, Ben Abrahams Sirens is deeply human. Its songs were written over the artists developing years as a writer and the album has become a kind of musical documentary of the loss, longing and growth that carried Abraham from his very first lyric to this, his first album.

Abraham first found his voice writing songs whilst working in a hospital. Eight years on, hes made an album, toured with Emmylou Harris, co-written with Grammy-nominated singer Sarah Barreilles and made Sirens, his debut album.

Originally self-released in Australia, Sirens is now receiving a worldwide release via Secretly Canadian.

Ben recorded Sirens with two local friends, Jono Steer (who was his live mixer) and percussionist Leigh Fisher. A number of other Melbourne musicians joined in on sessions, including Gossling, whose angelic voice can be heard in the opening track. Gotye helped produce the haunting vocals on Speak, while experimental electronic producer Tim Shiel assisted on This Is On Me.

This Is On Me, co-written / sung with platinum-selling artist Sara Bareilles, has its own story. After Abraham posted a song (To Sara, From Ben) on YouTube, Bareilles fans began to tweet the video and it grabbed her attention. When she played Melbourne in 2011, she invited Abraham up on stage to co-sing a cover of Bruce Springsteens Im On Fire and an original co-write was subsequently born.

Abraham plans to tour solo (on guitar, ukulele, piano and harmonium), as he ventures outside of Australia to seduce the world with his songs, stories and charm. Hes scheduled to perform at this years SXSW.

Double LP features an etching on Side D.