Lesley Kernochan
Undulating
© 2006 Lesley Kernochan (737885385921)
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A one woman a capella group creates the harmonic and rhythmalicious experience of Undulating, complete with brilliant lyrics, beautiful melodies, and beatboxing.
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"Filled with unending smile-inducing brilliance! This cd is the best surprise of the year so far. There are moments here where Lesley is simply unbelievable...and she was already amazing before she took the sax out of her mouth!" - Daniel Flessas, KBOO 90.7FM Portland, OR
“I think this is an incredibly bold and creative album. It reminds me of Outkast’s transcendence of genre and one media article which described them as ‘funkdefragelistic.’ ” - Bryan Cooley, Event Coordinator for the David Lynch Foundation, Portland, OR.
"More people should really hear what Lesley Kernochan has done on "Undulating." Another brave musical voice...good job!” – Mary Burlingame, KMHD Radio 89.1FM Portland, OR
“Undulating” is a one-woman all vocal orchestra that mixes brilliant lyrics with a profoundly original and delicious sound. Lesley Kernochan is an artist with incredible depth and passion but also a delightful sense of humor and zaneyness. The structure of the album is a bit like going to have a sushi dinner...after a few mouth-watering all-vocal pieces Lesley cleans your palate with the pickled ginger of the mock-operatic song “Cockpit”, or the full-blown, pseudo-Spears pop gem “Piece of Meat,” and then places your fresh ears back into the ocean of vocal harmonies.
Lesley Kernochan moved up from Los Angeles in 1999 to get a Music Composition degree at Lewis & Clark College. She has studied singing opera for the past three years from Barbara Skipworth, and alto saxophone for 14 years. She has performed in many different eclectic Portland based bands including The March Fourth Marching Band, The Everyone Orchestra, and The Jamie Stillway Trio. She is currently singing and playing saxophone in Vagabond Opera (www.vagabondopera.com), Xevi Nova (www.myspace.com/xevinova), and her own group called "Maple Syrup." She is currently working on her second album.
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A true original...has created a style all her own...
author: Emily SandersLesley Kernochan's "Undulating" is simply stunning. Her ability to use so many vocal textures, coupled with her highly original arrangements of her ground breaking compositions makes for an exceptional CD. Each song has a message and is a wonderful gimpse into the world of this gifted, up and coming artist. WOW!
An inspired beautiful creation!!!
author: Rob SadlerLeslie just lets herself go wherever her spirit takes her. Each cut is a little different both in the music and the lyrics. I first heard this in the car and had to pull off and listen to Tulips. I then went immediately to my local store to get the CD. They turned me on to CD Baby. I got the CD. I have been listening to it solid for a week now and it's just getting better with each play. Thanks Leslie.
Inventive, inspired work
author: Jesse EngumHighly original work, echos Bobby McFerrin and Zap Mamma...and perhaps Frank Zappa. Surreal, tender, and relevant. Very tallented Portland artist.