elusive by Adrina Thorpe

Adrina has been inspired by artists on all ends of the musical spectrum, including Sarah McLachlan (Adrina's all time favorite artist), Coldplay, Five for Fighting, Tori Amos, Paula Cole, Dido, Evanescence and Chantal Kreviazuk. However her sound still retains its uniqueness. This may quite possibly be attributed to the fact that during Adrina's formative years she was completely immersed in classical music and musical theater.

Sometimes beauty must emerge from ashes and that is, metaphorically speaking, how Adrina's musical career began. Adrina's father, a stunning classical pianist, died tragically young due to an unexpected heart attack at the age of thirty-four... three weeks after Adrina was born. After his death, Adrina's mother sentimentally decided that Adrina must learn to play piano. Throughout the years, Adrina went on to learn piece after classical piece, winning competitions statewide for performance. But it was the love of writing that held Adrina's soul. Often, Adrina would slip into the front room of the house and play her emotions out on the piano to the simple moonlight falling on the piano keys through the vaulted windows.

It wasn't immediately that Adrina felt confident to venture into the world of music, however, as pursuing music seemed akin to being narcissistic, overly selfish and utterly unrealistic, so Adrina did not allow herself the luxury. But with a degree in a "realistic" major and after a few brief attempts at "real jobs", Adrina realized that they truly didn't satisfy the craving to create... as she was writing songs to and from work and feeling very stifled while attempting to be "responsible".

And so Adrina dove into the role she so desired and feared, and decided to pursue her writing and singing full time. Living out of an apartment the size of a shoebox and playing open mic nights was a meager start, but then the pieces began to fall into place. In a songwriting workshop, one of the attendees asked the instructor "What about Adrina?" and that question launched Adrina's first independent album release. The instructor, producer and Dreamworks writer (who has had cuts with Lee Ann Womack and more), Phil Swann, ended up calling Adrina up a week later saying "You HAVE to make an album. Whether it's with me or with someone else, you HAVE to make an album." Teaming up with Phil Swann and another talented Dreamworks producer, Dave Bassett, who has worked with Lisa Loeb, Evan and Jaron, and even toured during Lilith Fair, Adrina began recording her first album, “elusive.” And here it is for you to enjoy. The initial release is almost sold out as we speak.

Adrina's debut album, "elusive" is full of intricate, poignant, honest, and gentle emotion. Delicate piano melodies and lush vocals weave in and out of each other, drifting amid the punchy bass and drum lines. Wild and tame, strong and simple... the songs find their way into the deepest crevices of the heart. Like paper-thin china...like sunrise on the gray ocean waves...Adrina's melodies captivate listeners with their distinct beauty.

Perhaps it was inevitable that Adrina would be a musician. And perhaps today, it was inevitable that her music found you.

"an impressive debut album, packed with thoughtful songs that are beautifully written, beautifully arranged, beautifully performed and beautifully sung. Drawing deep from the well of a host of great singer-songwriters, from Carole King through to Tori Amos, Thorpe succeeds without ever freefalling into the all too common trap of imitation. Rather, the album portrays a noble interplay of heritage and influence, and it's to startling effect. ...With lots more songs where these came from, Thorpe looks set to have a long and prosperous career." -thetrousers.co.uk

"Thorpe's mastery of the keys is comparable to Sarah McLachlan and Norah Jones, while her breathy, airy vocal style is reminiscent of Enya and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer. ...Adrina Thorpe is destined for bigger and better things and could well lead the next generation of pianists/storytellers." MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE

Adrina Thorpe's album, "elusive", contains 10 original songs written by Adrina Thorpe and produced by Dave Bassett (credits with Lisa Loeb, Evan & Jaron, etc.) and Phil Swann (credits with Lee Ann Womack, Helen Slater, etc.) "Adrina's going to make some noise in this racket everybody. Listen to her music and tell me I'm wrong...I dare you." ~Phil Swann

Average Customer Review: 4