# PARABOLA WEST To Release New Album ‘Stars Will Light the Way’

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/parabola-west-to-release-new-album-stars-will-light-the-way/
- Published: 2022-04-14T15:34:10-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**US-NZ artist Parabola West to release new album ‘Stars Will Light the Way’, previews
haunting video for ‘Hannah’**

“A sublime blend of folk and electronic influences… beautiful and haunting vocals…
Part Eivør, part CHVRCHES, but very much original” – **Analogue Trash**

“Brilliant ancient folk in electronic pop dreamery… merges Irish/Scottish and Scandinavian
influences, with melodies that are stuff of fantasy” – **The Spill Magazine**

“Deceptively simple but often stunning” – **NZ Musician**

“Richly theatrical delivery and uncanny knack for blending genres.. both fantastical
and invigorating” – **Big Takeover Magazine**

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**Photo by Trinitynavar**

**[Parabola West ](http://www.parabolawest.com/)**is back with new music with the
album[** ‘Stars Will Light the Way’**](https://bit.ly/38wxXFh) to be released on
April 29. Ahead of this, she shares the lead track [**‘Hannah’**](https://youtu.be/kIG_iUCjiTc),
an ethereal tale of the thin veil between the physical and spiritual worlds, heightened
by the use of the medieval hurdy-gurdy and the haunting Swedish folk instrument 
Nyckelharpa. ·      

Parabola West is the artist persona of New Zealand-based American singer & songwriter**
Amy Tucker West**. Drawing inspiration from Celtic and Nordic folk, as well as electronica,
her organic sound is a lush soundscape of layered melodies and piano with a dash
of fantasy.

This is the soundtrack of Middle-Earth, mixed in with elements of Loreena McKennitt
and female-fronted synth pop / indietronica. Living completely off-grid in an eco-
home up a misty mountain, Parabola West is entirely self and fan-funded as a 100%
independent artist with no label affiliation.  

“‘Hannah’ was a song that came to me very quickly. It started out as a very sparse
arrangement,  but there was this brooding energy and spooky intensity around it.
I had a strong visual of this character Hannah in my head, and it was as close to
being haunted as I’ve ever experienced,” says **Amy Tucker West**.

PARABOLA WEST 'Hannah' (Official Video)

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039; (Official Video)⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**‘Hannah’**

Originally from Springfield, MA (near Boston) and currently based in Raglan, New
Zealand, Amy began songwriting on piano as a teenager and, at age 21, she was recruited
into London-based trip-hop band Dreamfield. With two critically acclaimed releases
to their credit before splitting in 2003, West relocated to New Zealand, taking 
a 10-year break from music to work in IT and engineering recruitment, returning 
to her musical roots in 2013 under the moniker Parabola West.  

Parabola West released her debut [**‘Did You Hear?’ EP**](https://parabolawest.bandcamp.com/album/did-you-hear)
in 2014, followed by her[** ‘Purity of Weakness’ EP**](https://parabolawest.bandcamp.com/album/purity-of-weakness)
in 2017. More recently, she also released the single[** **](https://youtu.be/izZ8fPz-pzs)**
[‘No One Can Get Me Here’](https://youtu.be/izZ8fPz-pzs) **and its vibrant live-
loving video.

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**Photo by Trinitynavar**

The concept behind ‘Stars Will Light the Way’ is a multisensory experience – a feast
for your ears, eyes, and energy. Each track was recorded at 432Hz to create healing
frequencies within the soundscapes, and a visual character was created for each 
song to enhance the experience.

**Amy Tucker West **explains, “This album has been collecting inside of me for a
long time, and across a lot of different emotions.   I didn’t realise it as I was
writing the songs, but there is a theme that emerges about the night sky and trying
to find your way in the dark.”

Produced by **Scott Newth (The Datsuns, System Corporation) **at [**BLKHUS studio**](https://www.facebook.com/blkhus)
and co-produced by **Andrew Newth**, this album was mastered by **Chris Chetland**
at [**KOG Studio**](https://www.kog.co.nz/)**.**

On April 29, Parabola West ‘Stars Will Light the Way’ will be released everywhere
digitally, including [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gT8TsfEV1uoLQhFOFNMaX)
and [**Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/parabola-west/833859208).
Fans can order a standalone CD or a deluxe CD package with 48-page hardcover fantasy
book of lyrics and images, limited to 100 copies, for which she was transformed 
by an amazing team of creatives into a different character to represent each song.
The download can be pre-ordered via [**Bandcamp**](https://parabolawest.bandcamp.com/).
CDs and the deluxe package will be available exclusively through** **[**her Paraboland store**](https://shop.parabolawest.com/).

**CREDITS**
Produced by Scott Newth at [BLKHUS studio](https://www.facebook.com/blkhus)
Co-produced by Andrew NewthMastered by Chris Chetland at [KOG Studio](https://www.kog.co.nz/)
All songs written, arranged, and performed by Parabola WestRachel Moxham on violin(
New Moon)Nathan Bregmen on percussion (No One Can Get Me Here)Alex Slap on flute(
Calling Your Name, No One Can Get Me Here, The Best Thing)Adam Casey on hurdy gurdy,
nyckelharpa, and timpani (Hannah), Scott Newth on additional keys and drum programmingAndrew
Newth on additional keys and programming.Video produced by Andy DugganPhotography
by [Trinitynavar](https://www.facebook.com/Trinitynavar/)

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**TRACK LIST**
1. First Snow2. Calling Your Name3. Hannah4. New Moon5. No One Can
Get Me Here6. The Best Thing7. Come to Me8. The Edge9. While the Watchman Sleeps10.
World of Ours11. Flowers12. Bippity Boppity13. New Moon (Extended)

**FOR FANS OF: **
Aurora, Eivør, Halsey, Sigur Rós, Kate Bush, Bat for Lashes, Skott,
The Familiar

**Keep up with Parabola West**
[Website](http://www.parabolawest.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/parabola.west)
| [Bandcamp ](https://parabolawest.bandcamp.com/)| [Store](https://shop.parabolawest.com/)
| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/parabolawest) | [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/ParabolaWest)
| [Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/parabola-west) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/ParabolaWest/videos)
| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gT8TsfEV1uoLQhFOFNMaX) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/parabola-west/833859208)

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