Marselle Hodges, Vocalist and Lyricist for the Seattle-Based Dreampop-Noir band, The Blue Hour

"The magic of the stars could not have been more aligned in this collaboration blending classical music beautifully orchestrated with ethereal dreampop and passionate haunting vocals. Dark and melancholy... yet beautiful that sees the dawn of the new light. " DJ Nocturna
Marselle Hodges is the acclaimed vocalist and lyricist for the Seattle-based dreampop-noir band, The Blue Hour. Marselle collaborated with the legendary Dutch composer, 4AD artist and one of the founding members of CLAN OF XYMOX, Pieter Nooten with a new album called Anonymity. Pieter has since released several solo albums including his seminal ambient album "Sleeps with the Fishes" with Michael Brooks also released on 4AD in 1987, just to name a few. Anonymity is the 6 track album that's set to be released on May 7, 2021.

Anonymity, Released date: May 7, 2021
Pieter Nooten: Instruments and Composition
Marselle Hodges: Vocals and Lyrics
Produced by Brian Hodges of the Blue Hour
Mastered by Martin Bowes at The Cage Studios, Coventry, England.
Sleeve Design and Photography by Marselle Hodges
I got a chance to ask Pieter Nooten some questions and here are his responses:
-Pieter, what are some of the influences in composing the music for these songs ?
I have been composing instrumental, ambient and neo-classical music for the last few years and really needed to create something more EDM sounding, without a copyist signature. I wanted vocals on these demos and started looking for a special voice, something original and authentic, without having to deal with all these ‘thirteen a dozen’ kind of r&b sounding singers. Marselle immediately came into mind.
-Are you happy with the album after it was completed and it is what you expected ?
When Marselle sent me her first vocal ideas I was over the moon and yes, relieved, for it sounded exactly what I had in mind. I instantly started sending her more material. The results were all spot-on and wonderfully original, heartfelt and authentic. My only worries were the initial mixes; they just did not sound good enough. I asked Brian Hodges if he would have a go at producing these tracks and he totally nailed it! So, even though the music was originally written by me, Marselle and Brian put the icing on the cake, so to speak. Marselle’s voice and lyrics are essential; it is af if we sat in the same room and created this material, Brian included. All our ideas just blended perfectly.
-Would you like to share any new inspirations or any new projects, concerts, collaboration, etc coming up for you ?
Concerts are still a bit difficult in this time and age, but I am more productive than ever! Currently I am working on more solo material as well as a great collaboration between me, Joshua (former Azar Swan/Vaura) and former His Name Is Alive frontman Warren Defever, which is going to be very dark and down-beat material.

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