My Life in Rooms

Taking elements of slowcore, alt.country and chamber pop, the music of Canadian songwriter Barzin is evocative on many levels. Its melancholy autumnal tones conjure up images of waves ebbing back and forth, its slow pulse creating a sense of intimacy while remaining expansive and ambitious in scope. Barzin began as a solo project in 1995 in Toronto, Canada, but has developed into a loose collective of musicians who regularly make appearances on both recordings and live performances. Whilst the melancholic nature of Barzin music is clearly influenced by artists such as Tindersticks, Sparklehorse and Red House Painters he is also aligned with critically acclaimed acts in the current music scene: M Ward, Nina Nastasia, Cat Power, Arap Strap and Smog. Barzin's songs also have an ambience and richness that can be found on some of Constellation Records more languorous moments. Barzin's poetic and often introspective and confessional lyrics, delivered in barely more than a whisper become particularly magical as they're set to lush strings, French horns, pedal steel and brushed drums. Welcome to the quiet side of pop.