Laura Kelsey - Fog The Mirror
The figurative meaning of fog the mirror is the act of checking for life by placing a mirror under a persons nose, and the fog that the breath of life creates, or does not. The new double single by Canadian artist Laura Kelsey interplays on this action, as she explores our darker emotions of grief, longing, loss, isolation and ultimately acceptance, through the imagery of Winter.
Described by Laura as contemporary art-folk, or nuevo-folk, the music showcases the influence of traditional genres including blues, classic rock, and metal on the folk style. Out of these influences Laura has written two superbly haunting songs, rising like mist from a frozen lake, etching across the mind the figurative sense of death, as only the cold can.
The title track Fog the Mirror builds slowly from a whisper of sound, an almost faint breath, over delicate acoustic cords, setting the mood for the arrival of Winter. Laura's voice both hush and powerful at the same time rises over the melody as it builds, backed by keys and guitars, into a crescendo of emotional release. Catching our breath, the song returns to it's gentle acoustic harmony and fades away as beautifully as it arrived.
The second single The Cold Makes You announces the arrival of the "long months, short days" with a signature acoustic melody, paired with Laura's captivating vocals. The imagery of the frozen lake at night, paired with electric leads and keys, reinforces the power of the season, before it again fades into dreams.
Musically, the Summer has seen Laura playing numerous shows, and the fall will see her opening for Matthew Good on his tour stops on Vancouver Island, Canada.
On top of live performances she has recently completed recording a new ep, Hunting Season, with a release date for the first single this Autumn. Plan to get this one in your sights as heat fades and the leaves turn!
We asked Laura for some parting words of artist wisdom she would like to pass on, to which she replied; to not take things too personally, in any area of life but definitely as a musician, just keep your head down, work hard and have patience, and enjoy creating. Great advice that we can all use a dose of!
Passion in the Fog; Laura reflects the Way!
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