Emiliana Torrini Composer and performer Country: Iceland

1. Biography of Emiliana Torrini
2. Early Success and Apprehension
3. Rekindling Creativity
4. Fisherman's Woman
5. An Exceptional Voice

Biography of Emiliana Torrini

Emiliana Torrini is an Icelandic singer and composer who gained recognition after the release of her album "Fisherman's Woman," marking the end of her six-year hiatus. Despite her Icelandic origins, Emiliana has been living and working in London for a long time.

Early Success and Apprehension

Emiliana's first attempt at songwriting resulted in one of the most memorable electronic hits of 1999, "Unemployed in Summertime," which celebrated the carefree self-assuredness of teenage years. However, she greeted her rapid success with caution, as she anticipated being pigeonholed as a "current electronic artist" in the ruthless music industry, which could ultimately lead to oblivion.

Rekindling Creativity

After bravely deciding to put her music career on hold, Emiliana Torrini's name only resurfaced once, two years ago when she co-wrote "Slow" specifically for Kylie Minogue. Reassured that her songwriting talent was still intact, Emiliana made the decision to revive her performing career, trading her computer for an acoustic guitar.

Fisherman's Woman

The simplicity of "Fisherman's Woman" is not unique, as the album shares stylistic and spiritual similarities with Elliot Smith's second solo album and The Cardigans' latest release. Many of the songs on the album reveal Emiliana's admiration for the works of folk singers Nick Drake and Lisa Loeb.

An Exceptional Voice

What truly sets Emiliana Torrini's debut apart is her voice, blending a barely audible raspiness with warm melancholy, particularly showcased on tracks like "At Least It Was," "Sunny Road," and "Heartstopper." It is therefore no wonder that fans are eager for her next album and hope they won't have to wait another six years for its release.