Eliza Moore - Composer, Violinist, Vocalist
Rooted in the classical tradition, Eliza Moore's music is best described as Modern Day Art Song. Using poetry and inspiration from greats such as W.B. Yeats, Pablo Neruda, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she paints a musical picture of the text with both her voice and violin. Eliza's melodic lines evoke the ancient polyphonic sound of Palestrina crossed with a rhythmic, looping, "minimalist accompaniment ala Philip Glass" (Times Argus, Vermont).
Eliza received her training at the Guildhall School For Music and Drama in London, England where she developed a passion for world music and collaborative composition. Gaining inspiration from fellow musicians and her environment, Eliza's art thrives on travel and diversity. It enables her to constantly re-invent her already eclectic style. She currently resides in Montréal, where her creativity is stimulated by the open and multicultural society.
In 2003, Eliza released her first record "Simplicity" with NYC producer Scott Mann. Then in 2008, she recorded "Beauty in Mystery" with Los Angeles producer and internationally acclaimed jazz musician Deron Johnson. Eliza's latest musical endeavor brings her again to L.A., collaborating and recording with a genius jazz ensemble comprised of: Michael Valerio (Bass), Randy Kerber (Piano), Jimmy Paxson (Percussion) and Chris Bleth (Woodwinds).
As a soloist, Eliza accompanies her voice with a weave of repeated rhythmic and melodic phrases which she pulls from her lap top, her violin, voice and Moog analog keyboard. This combination creates a tapestry of modern drum and bass crossed with lyrical early music polyphony. Main influences include: Palestrina, Bjork, Thom Yorke, Sigur Ros, J Dilla and Amon Tobin.