Less than a year after the 22 year old classical crossover vocalist released the Classical BRIT nominated 'Camilla Kerslake', Camilla is back with 'Moments', a collection of new, old and innovative material, partly recorded at Abbey Road. "'Moments' is peaceful, restful, a record for a lover's dinner, or a Sunday morning," says Camilla. The album is headed up by an inventive take on Art of Noise's 1985 single 'Moments in Love', with lyrics put to this groundbreaking piece of music for the very first time. Camilla also lends her gossamer tones to Kate Bush classic 'This Woman's Work' and the Ray Davies' 'I Go To Sleep', famously covered by the Pretenders.
Other highlights include lead track 'El Corazon', Queen's 'Who Wants To Live Forever' and hidden track 'The Dumbing Down of Love' by Frou Frou). Then there's a standout rendition of Muse's 'Unintended', featured as a bonus track. "Not an obvious choice," she smiles. "I just love Muse. Matt Bellamy is an absolute genius, his melodic structures are amazing. A lot of rock bands hide behind the music, but his voice is always right up front telling the story."
'Restless Warrior', by ambient composer Ludovico Einaudi's has been adapted for Camilla's vocals with Shelly Poole writing the topline to this beautiful piece of music. "Einaudi is a legend in the world I move in," Camilla says. "The song makes me think about a woman waiting for her lover to get back from war."
The album also contains 'Bring Him Home' from Les Miserables. Camilla has starred as Cosette in the West End production of the musical, and appeared at the 25th anniversary concert at the O2 Arena.
The rest of the record is made up of original material. 'Sleepsong' was were written by Brendan Graham, who penned the worldwide hit 'You Raise Me Up' as well as the new record by Ry Cooder and The Chieftans. Unknown songwriter Molly Beanland, formerly signed to Island as a singer, has contributed the tracks 'Let Go' and 'Snow On The Roses'. ~ hmv.com