She conjures word as sound and sound as poetics.
— K.J. Holmes, choreographer and performer
EXPERIMENTAL CITY
Audio engineer: T.M.E. Pro Studio (Bronx, NY), Fred Sepulveda
Viens Ici - production, instrumentation and arrangement by lala productions
Cover art: Liam Kelly with support from Yoko Kikuchi and technical prowess of Leslie Plumb
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Jane Gabriels is a poetess who possesses the liberation and lilt of a Montreal chanteuse. Gabriels is a storyteller crooning the images of heartache with bluesy sophisticated rhythms and a language to die for. There is a spirituality that bursts in each note – one that is hopeful, redemptive and all at once comforting, Gabriels lulls you with her Manhattan observations – so soulful if Edward Hopper could sing with words, he would be Jane Gabriels. What he does with light, she does with vocals — clarifying states of isolation with spiritual enlightenment. Experimental City is inspiring.
— Regie Cabico, Poet, Theater Artist & 3 Time National Poetry Slam Champion
EAST VILLAGE LOVE AFFAIR
Produced by Mike Kohler and JG, recorded by Mike Kohler at goldenbug recording, NYC. Drawing by Jose Ortiz. Cover design: Christine Darch
Jane Gabriels creates imagery wild and intricate as a woodland through voice – voice sung and voice spoken– with a casual jazz intimacy that makes it all look easy.
— Vincent Tinguely, author of Impure: Reinventing the Word
FIRST OUT THE DOOR
Produced by Jack McKeever and Jane Gabriels.
Recorded and mixed by Jack McKeever at the maids room, NYC.
Mastered by Dave McNair at The Cutting Room, NYC.
Photo by Marisol Diaz at Astor Place.
Arielle's Song: Parfait Bonheur
Recorded at Parc Lafontaine in Montreal with appearances by artists: Crina Bondre Ardelean, Arielle Gabriel, Marilyn Gabriel, Carroll Guerin LaFleche, Morena Lagrandeur, Gerard Leckey, Alice D'Amore, Directed, filmed and edited by Xi Feng. Song written by Jane Gabriels and Arielle Gabriel. Music by cellist Valerie Kuehne, recorded by Lucio Menegon.
Sketch by Christine Darch
Costume by Christine Darch