Ophelia is the creation of composer/producer Patrick Shanahan and singer/song-writer Alex Louise. The New Zealand pair began working together in late 2012 recording and mixing some of Alex’s original folk/acoustic tracks. Changing pace, they started experimenting with writing collaboratively to produce more electronically based tunes. Drawing on influences from dubstep, indie/folk and orchestral soundscapes, Ophelia began to take shape.
Their debut EP “Face the Sea” was released in early 2014 following an exciting reception for the single “Not So Frightening”. Over the following six months, Patrick and Alex worked on crafting their performance and incorporating a unique visual element into each show. During this time they developed their use of various instruments and different elements into their performance.
Their upcoming second EP ‘Invisible’ focuses on a deeper fusing of Alex’s story-telling song writing style and Patrick’s beat-driven production. The pair are currently busy producing three new videos to accompany the new EP with friend and film-maker Chris Williams, and are looking forward to sharing their new work with fans. The first single from the EP “Eden” will be released on iTunes on September 19th. Download both EPs below.
Ophelia
Ophelia is the creation of composer/producer Patrick Shanahan and singer/song-writer Alex Louise. The New Zealand pair began working together in late 2012 recording and mixing some of Alex’s original folk/acoustic tracks. Changing pace, they started experimenting with writing collaboratively to produce more electronically based tunes. Drawing on influences from dubstep, indie/folk and orchestral soundscapes, Ophelia began to take shape.
Their debut EP “Face the Sea” was released in early 2014 following an exciting reception for the single “Not So Frightening”. Over the following six months, Patrick and Alex worked on crafting their performance and incorporating a unique visual element into each show. During this time they developed their use of various instruments and different elements into their performance.
Their upcoming second EP ‘Invisible’ focuses on a deeper fusing of Alex’s story-telling song writing style and Patrick’s beat-driven production. The pair are currently busy producing three new videos to accompany the new EP with friend and film-maker Chris Williams, and are looking forward to sharing their new work with fans. The first single from the EP “Eden” will be released on iTunes on September 19th. Download both EPs below.