Today, Eli Lieb announces the wide online release of his own remix video for the single, “Place of Paradise” off of his debut self-titled LP, released late last year. Remixed by Eli Lieb himself, the track repurposes his self-recorded stems from the original and the video includes footage repurposed by Geoff Boothby from the official video. In addition, the new clip is accompanied by a making-of, behind-the-scenes video as well. Meanwhile as the debut, self-titled LP continues to gain traction, Lieb is back in his Iowa studio to write and record the next slew of songs including “New York” which he debuted at his last show at Rockwood Stage 2. Details on the release of new tracks will be announced in the coming months.
About Eli Lieb
In a pop musical climate dominated by performers that are auditioned, packaged and produced for the public’s easy consumption, Eli Lieb has self-produced his debut album, titled simply Eli Lieb. The collection of 10 original songs resonates with honest and touching sentiments within cinematic melodies, delivered in the spirit of uncompromising integrity. Appealing to fans of Robyn and James Blake, Eli Lieb has created something emotional and empowering. Eli Lieb was released on October 25th, 2011, available on CD and digitally on iTunes and other digital aggregates.
Spring-boarding his musical career during his 10 years living in New York City with early musical roots in the East Village, Lieb took the NYC songwriting scene by storm. After his first performance at Sidewalk Café, he was immediately swooped into meetings with producers, label execs and collaborators of the highest caliber. After a year or so exploring the big-labels, Eli put on the brakes and retreated to his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. It was in this rural refuge where Eli was able to write one of this year’s most exciting club-beat driven albums from his own musical instincts.
Perhaps one of the keys to understanding Lieb's intuitive sense of melody and insightful candid lyrics has to do with his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation. Raised in an environment in which he practiced daily, he was taught as a child and has been meditating daily since. Eli describes it as a very different upbringing, which he is entirely grateful for: “meditation allows me to go through life with positivity and joy and makes me feel a deep connection to the underlying currents that we are all a part of.” TM is the samemeditation that the Maharishi introduced to the Beatles and which the David Lynch Foundation supports with numerous educational outreaches to those groups suffering stress, from at-risk teens, soldiers suffering from PTSD and more.
Eli Lieb opens with the filmic instrumental introduction, “Red,” as the listener is immediately drawn into a lush melody evocative of the intense color. Brooding and mature, the strings and horns span a full spectrum of emotions. “Red” sets the stage for “All I Wanted,” kicking off the narrative arch of the album with the first of many memorable hooks. “Tidal Wave” is pop at its best with catchy refrains and infectious beats, while “We Own The Beat” transports us to the insides of dance clubs across the globe. “Ghost “ and “Red and Blue” recall the emotive intensity of the opening track, adding to the instrumentation with poignant storytelling. “Call It a Day” showcases Lieb’s soulful talent for keys and brings us full circle to the warmth of harmony and heartbreak on the final track, “Undone.”
While the production value on Eli Lieb is of the utmost quality, the honest lyrical content was written the same way any bedroom record is written: straight from the hip, from the depths of the heart; Eli’s tremendous talent, craft, and heart-felt production shines through on every track.
