JEN BERNARD: Losing My Skin

Jen Bernard

Losing My Skin

© 1997 Jennifer Bernard

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Sexy gothic chamber folk, sparingly produced and tinged with elements of Medieval/Renaissance music, as well as traditional folk from the British Isles. Jen's voice is clear and resonant, the record is spookily organic and dreamy.

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Portland-based Jen Bernard works as a music instructor, professional performer, music agent and event producer. She plays guitar, piano and flute, and manages a hardworking chamber folk ensemble, "The Ariel Consort," in addition to giving lessons in voice and piano. She plays in three bands, among them the gothic chamber folk group "Carmina Luna," the 20s early Gypsy jazz ensemble "The Stolen Sweets," and "Jen and Wendy Bernard," an edgy and hip kids' music duo. Jen is also a published songwriter with a self-produced album entitled, "Losing My Skin." Jen's natural love of music is inherent in her work, and she brings great spirit and joie de vivre to all her exploits.

When left to her own creative devices, Jen crafts music that belongs to another era. Inexplicably drawn to traditional folk music, Jen's work harks back to an earlier era when instruments and voices wove together into a haunting tapestry. All her writing is like that. Guitars are never just strummed: every instrument becomes another melody. Jen's voice is warm, resonant and clear.

"Losing My Skin" is spooky, sexy and dark. People say it makes great bath music. It combines a few multi-cultural traditionals with original compositions (+ one Thirteenth Floor Elevators cover), and features a cast of Jen's closest friends. People compare it to early Fairport Convention, when Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson were still in the band. The organic and minimal production lets the songs come out in a true way. I think you'll like it.

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  • author: Andrew

    Very nice CD, although I have one problem: these are not all original compositions as stated above (they do exclude the great Elevator's cover). In fact, she only authors 4 originals here (2/5/7/10, which are the weaker tunes- 2 and 10 being the best of these). Upon hearing the samples, I thought this artist was a genius composer, so it deflated my awe when I found out otherwise... That said, her voice really is extraordinary, the playing is good, and the covers well chosen, so this is still a worthwhile purchase. Also look for work by her recent group, Carmina Luna, which branches off from this style in a more emotionally developed and melodically focused way.

  • Love her Voice
    author: Erin

    I love the relaxing medievel sound to this album. This artist has a beautiful voice.

  • Excellent album! It's a classic!
    author: Candice

    This album is great to listen to anywhere anytime! Very soothing and moving. I highly recomend to any Loreena Mckennitt or Enya fans.

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