Moon Milk as artistic as it is catchy
On Oct. 7, 2016, L CON released Moon Milk, an album supported by the Ontario Arts Council. Released by Wildlife Sanctuary Sound Recordings, L CON’s Moon Milk was co-conspired with the help of Andrew Collins. This album was created as a part of the SappyFest Songwriter-In-Residence program. Artist-in-residence programs, such as the one in which L CON is involved, provide artists and all manner of creative people with support for personal research, growth, and production depending on their focus. This program often has a set-period of time, such as six months to a year.
The first song, “The Distance of the Moon,” is a peaceful, soulful song filled with violins, drums, and many other instruments, as well as the wonderful voice of Lisa Conway herself. There’s a wide variety of influences from all different genres of music—from jazz, pop, blues and almost classical—as heard in “Games Without End.”
“All At One Point” is among the tracks that have blues qualities, with deep bass picking in the background. The subject matter within the song titles is quite soul-searching, either referring to space, a moment of time, or an idea of being. Some songs can create confusion, but what’s interesting is that they don’t turn the listener away, but rather make them listen more closely. An almost strange curiosity is invoked, as the listener tries to understand what L CON is singing.
The songs would not be out of place in an art gallery, indie music club, theatrical performance, or even a contemporary dance routine. Much of L CON’s music inspires an almost primal feeling—a state of meditation and reflection in oneself. L CON’s most recent effort was brilliant and very original, and she has proven herself to be an artist worth following.
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