Colleen

About

Colleen, the alias of French multi-instrumentalist Cécile Schott, isn't just a musician; she's a sonic cartographer, charting ethereal soundscapes with a viola da gamba as her compass. From her early explorations in sample-based electronics on 2003's *Everyone Alive Wants Answers*, Colleen steadily moved towards a more acoustic, deeply textural sound, drawing inspiration from dub, baroque music, and minimalist composers like Steve Reich. Her breakthrough came with albums like *The Golden Morning Breaks* (2005), showcasing a delicate yet powerful instrumental tapestry woven with loops and effects. Colleen's music transcends genre, existing in a liminal space between ambient electronica, folk, and experimental sound art. A master of layering and repetition, she creates immersive sonic environments that reward attentive listening. While primarily a solo artist, Colleen has collaborated with artists such as Carwyn James and has contributed to compilations exploring experimental and electronic music. Her recent work, including albums like *Le jour et la nuit du réel*, continues to push the boundaries of her sound, exploring themes of perception, memory, and the natural world with a newfound vocal presence and rhythmic drive. Colleen remains a singular voice in contemporary music, crafting emotionally resonant and intellectually stimulating compositions that defy easy categorization.