Ela Orleans

Ela Orleans
Also known as
  • Tract
  • Lizzy Swimmers
Born1971 (age 54–55)
Oświęcim, Poland
Genres
Occupations
  • Composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • singer
  • DJ
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • synthesiser
  • piano
  • violin
  • guitar
Websiteelaorleans.com

Ela Orleans (born 1971 in Oświęcim, commonly known by its German name of Auschwitz) is a Polish composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer.

Personal Life and Musical Career

Orleans lives and works between Paris, Glasgow, and Warsaw. Various independent labels around the world since 2008 have released her solo studio albums, as well as compilations, mixes and collaborations with artists such as Dirty Beaches, U.S. Girls and The Pastels. Orleans has scored music for TV, film, and opera.

Discography

Hassle Hound

  • Scaring the Grass in the Garden (2002, Pickled Egg)
  • Sun & Hassle Hound (2003, Textile; split with Sun)
  • "Appalachian Listening Post" (2004, Twisted Nerve; single)
  • Limelight Cordial (2006, Staubgold)
  • Born in a Night (2010, Staubgold)

Ela Orleans solo

  • Low Sun, High Moon (2008, Setola di Maiale)
  • Ahata/Anahata (2009, La Station Radar; collaboration with Skitter)
  • Lost (2009, La Station Radar)
  • The Strongest Walls Open as I Pass (2010, La Station Radar; collaboration with Skitter)
  • Double Feature (2011, Night People, La Station Radar; split with Dirty Beaches)
  • Mars Is Heaven (2011, La Station Radar, Atelier Ciseaux)
  • NEO PI-R (2011, Clan Destine; compilation)
  • Statement (2012, Clan Destine; split with Slim Twig, Dirty Beaches, U.S. Girls)
  • 80 Minutes of Funk (2012, Clan Destine; (split with Curt Crackrach)
  • De fléchettes (2013, Clan Destine; collaboration with Skitter)
  • Tumult in Clouds (2013, Clan Destine; double album)
  • Upper Hell (2015, HB)
  • Circles of Upper and Lower Hell (2016, Night School; double album)
  • Movies for Ears (2019, Night School; compilation)

References

  1. ↑ Shepherd, Fiona (5 April 2015). "Ela Orleans finds her perfect match in Howie B". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Jack, Malcolm (20 April 2015). "Music Review: Ela Orleans, Stereo, Glasgow". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ela Orleans Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Marsh, Tom (21 April 2016). "Night School Lines Up Ela Orleans Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 30 September 2016.