AMOR FATI

Imogen has once again collaborated with another artist.  This time with Swiss, Mich Gerber, on his recently released album -- AMOR FATI -- out since March 13, 2000. Three new songs from Imogen: "Embers of Love," "Sirens Call," and "Mare."

News release from Mich Gerber's site (translated by Oliver):

"The new album «AMOR FATI» was released (March 13, 2000).  The double bass player virtuoso Mich Gerber is growing bigger since his first album Mystery Bay (Okular Records), hit in the Swiss landscape.  Mich reappears with a new album AMOR FATI - Die Liebe zum Schicksal (Love of Destiny, or something like that..) Warm and emotional on a 200-hundred year old instrument, with gloomy beats and the tremendous voice of  Imogen Heap (known from the last album from Urban Species Blanket) on three tracks, this album is certainly the mark of the talented Mich Gerber. Distributed in Switzerland through EMI (524811-2)." 

Mich Gerber's official biography on AMOR FATI:

"Already in January/February 99 first recordings for the album had been produced.  Further recordings followed in October and November 99.  Mich Gerber took his time to mature his project and to refine his own particular style.  The collaboration of Mich Gerber with DJ Dustbowl, drummer Marco Agovino and Gert Stäuble as the producer of the new album was further enhanced with the guest appearance of Imogen Heap from the U.K.  The vocalist had already enchanted the world with her own solo project iMEGAPHONE as well as her vocal part in the title song "Blanket" on the last Urban Species album."

Buy AMOR FATI.  

Immi on the BB & Touring with Mich

Lastly, check out Immi's quick post from a few days ago (now found in Lounge).  Staying in touch, she let us know about an upcoming club TOUR with Mich Gerber in Switzerland & Germany (hope many of you Swiss & German fans can see her) from March 30th through April 28th!

TOUR dates & venues in Switzerland & Germany.

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According to Imogen's official site news of September 19 '99, Immi is busy writing and demoing her new album. The songs "sound fabulous."

Greenwich Mean Time

For now, there's a NEW song -- "Meantime."  Imogen contributed to the soundtrack of the British film -- Greenwich Mean Time -- out in UK theatres October 1st.  The soundtrack was released in the UK late September.  Click here for the film's trailer.  (Unfortunately, no music from Immi there but it's a captivating trailer.) 

Searching the web, found the soundtrack at www.yalplay.com (former imvs, search with movie title) for £11.54 or approximate US $19.00. There's no cover art or track list with clips.  Check your large retail music stores for it. 

Starved for some new stuff on Imogen?

Barcode

Thanks to Danny Turner, editor of Barcode -- a brand-new, "Alternatives in Electronic Music" English mag -- we've gotten hold of its debut issue with a wonderful, new Imogen interview.  The 3-page interview contains a candid conversation with Immi on various topics.   It covers her start in music, signing up her record deal, the debut of iMEGAPHONE, the writing and meaning of "Getting Scared," "Rake it in," "Candlelight," the gradual pace to fame, and what and when we can expect for her next release. It's a great interview. 

You can read some excerpts in the Interviews section, but if you want the whole article you must get a hold of Barcode, Issue One.  (We don't have permission to publish the whole article.)  Available in the UK for £3.99 (postage free in the UK, and only a £1.00 elsewhere), equivalent to US $8.00.  Barcode comes with a great CD sampler of electronic music.  Get your copy of Barcode with Immi by contacting it's editor, Danny Turner at barcodexl@hotmail.com

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Later with Jools Holland

Full Real Video of Imogen's performance from the April 23, Jools Holland UK TV show.  The entire performance is about 5 minutes with Immi & Urban Species doing a fabulous job!  Enjoy it.

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Later with Jools Holland

Thanks to Paul Williams we've added 29 fantastic vidcaps from Imogen & Urban Species on the Later with Jools Holland show.  Check 'em out in our Live Visuals.  (All vidcaps for Being Free.)

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"Blanket" on Later with Jools

Imogen and Urban Species performed "Blanket" on the Later with Jools Holland UK TV show this past Friday, April 23. 

Our "swede-art" friend Cathy in the UK watched the show: "Imogen was mesmerizing!  Not just her voice but the way she moved.  The camera angles were great and had very close shots of her face.  She was terrific!"  We'll receive a video copy, which after conversion, you'll see in Real Video soon. 

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Solong U.S.

Imogen will be returning to London after the April 6th gig, thereby finishing her American tour.  Imogen may do some dates with Rufus (Wainwright) on his European tour, but at this time the only confirmed date is the May 18th show at the Improv Theatre.  This will be her first acoustic London gig (without the band, as it was for the whole US TOUR).

Supporting the single "Blanket" from Urban Species newly released album, Imogen will guest appear at the Jazz Cafe on April 13th and 14th.  On a special note, Urban Species & Imogen will perform "Blanket" on the Later with Jools Holland, April 23!

We've gotten word from Polygram about the "Blanket" video (shot in NY with Imogen), being released soon.  Details will be posted as we get them.

After the May 18th gig, Imogen's main focus will be the recording of her sophomore album.

"Love & hugs" to Immi (as she often says to her fans) and wishing her the best till then.  We hope to see and hear from you soon!

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A look from the "Blanket" video directed by Jake Nava @ The End in Brooklyn, NY.

The funky, trippy remixes are highly recommended!  Delightfully engaging sounds that make you wanna dance and feel the vibes.  Love Mintos rapping.  All "Blanket" tracks were written by Imogen Heap and Peter Akinrinlola.  Check your fav online music store for these singles or purchase them at cdeurope.com.

Talkin Loud press release on "Blanket"

On March 8, 1999, Talkin Loud will release Urban Species sophomore album. 

"21-year old Imogen Heap spins herangular lyrical web around Urban's seductive sound on 'Blanket' -- the title track -- and 'Predictably Unpredictable.'  Blanket looks at life from every perspective, drawing on influences as diverse as finger-popping hip-hop, psychedelic funk, introspective folk, karate-chop beats, orchestrated soul and mellow blues to create a style -- and a sound -- that is as hard to categorise as it is to quit.  Much like the inner city landscape, Urban's sound surrounds, philosophising funkily on, as Mintos so aptly puts it, 'the trials and tribulations AKA the game of life'" (Talkin Loud Records)

BLANKET track list:

To hear "Blanket" check Lyrics & Sounds.

Imogen T-shirts
While Imogen is on tour opening for Rufus Wainwright, you can get these  brand new t-shirts.  The "boys t-"  with Imogen's name in front and angel in back, while the "girls t-" shows the Angry Angel in front and name in back.  Buy them!  Only $15.00 each.  They're really cute,  designed and drawn by Imogen.  On Wednesday, at NYC's Supper Club, she said to us that this was the first day with the t's and another design by a company was scrapped. 

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New single

"Blanket" -- a two-part CD single by Urban Species (Talkin Loud Records) is released in the UK.  Imogen co-wrote this song and is the featured vocalist.

Touring with Urban

Imogen and Urban Species toured together in France during January and appeared on a couple of live TV shows.  One show went so well that both TV and radio companies airing the gig extended their coverage by half-an-hour so as not to miss the end of the set! (from imogenheap.com)

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Album release

iMegaphone, Imogen's debut album was released in France today.  Germany, Brazil, and South Africa are set to release it this spring.  BUY it!