AGNES OBEL

AVENTINE DELUXE EDITION

SET FOR AN OCTOBER 7 NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE

Bonus Material Will Include a Remix by IconicFilm Director David Lynch

“Stunning…mesmerizing…ethereal soundscapes.” - WXPN/The Key

“Agnes Obel’s sparse, haunting songs shine brightly…” - Village Voice

“A fully-realized and confident artistic vision from an exciting young voice.”

- WNYC’s “Soundcheck”

Limited Edition Double Vinyl LP Aventine/Philharmonics

Also Set for an October 7 Release

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 21, 2014) –On October 7, Play It Again Sam/PIAS America will release in North America a deluxe edition of Agnes Obel’s hit second album Aventine. Originally released in September 2013 to unanimous critical acclaim, Aventine has been a success all across Europe, reaching the Top 10 in five countries and achieving Platinum status in France, as well as Gold in Belgium and in her native Denmark. The new deluxe edition includes a second CD with new songs “Under Giant Trees,”“Arches,” and “September Song,” live versions of the singles “The Curse,”“Words Are Dead,” and “Aventine,” plus a David Lynch remix of “Fuel To Fire” and a Daniel Matz reworking of “Dorian.”

Said David Lynch, "I loved doing this remix. I was turned onto Agnes' music through my record label...I think she has a most beautiful voice and can do things with her voice that are unique and extraordinary."

Listen to the David Lynch remix of “Fuel to Fire” here.

Also released on October 7 is a double LP of Aventine and Philharmonics, Obel’s 2010 debut album. Each is a limited edition pressing on black heavyweight vinyl, and the package includes a CD of both albums, which have to date sold almost a million copies combined. Aventine was recorded at Obel’s Chalk Wood Studios in Berlin between January and May 2013. Like Philharmonics, the new album was written, arranged, and produced by Obel, who provides piano and vocals.

Watch the new video for “Fuel to Fire” here.

Adding to her impressive European success, Obel has been making her mark here in North America. When she performed at SXSW earlier this year, NPR’s Bob Boilen singled her out as a festival favorite. She recently recordedspecialsessions for the syndicated public radio program "Echoes" and WNYC's "Soundcheck,"and will be profiled shortly on PBS's "Art Beat." In addition, her music has been featured on numerous U.S. network television programs, most recently HBO's hit series "The Leftovers."

Agnes Obel Aventine Deluxe Edition tracklisting:

Disc 1:

  1. Chord Left
  2. Fuel To Fire
  3. Dorian
  4. Aventine
  5. Run Cried The Crawling
  6. Tokka
  7. The Curse
  8. Pass Them By
  9. Words Are Dead
  10. Fivefold
  11. Smoke & Mirrors

Disc 2:

  1. Under Giant Trees
  2. Arches
  3. September Song
  4. Run Cried The Crawling (Live)
  5. Chord Left (Live)
  6. Fuel To Fire (Live)
  7. Aventine (Live)
  8. Words Are Dead (Live)
  9. The Curse (Live)
  10. Dorian (Daniel Matz Rework)
  11. Fuel To Fire (David Lynch Remix)

Upcoming North American tour dates:

OCTOBER

30Dakota Jazz Club,Minneapolis, MN

NOVEMBER

1Park West, Chicago, IL

2Stoughton Opera House, Madison, WI

4Harbourfront Centre Theatre, Toronto, ON

5Harbourfront Centre Theatre, Toronto, ON

7Iron Horse, Northampton, MA

9(le) Poisson Rouge, New York, NY

10TheSinclair, Cambridge, MA

11L'Olympia, Montreal, QC

13LePalais Montcalm, Quebec City, QC

ABOUT AGNES OBEL:

While Agnes Obel is indeed, a Danish singer/songwriter/musician, theAustin Chroniclenoted that she "is far out on the edge of that genre, sculpting ethereal soundscapes that at times float near the classical realm.” Obel started playing piano when she was about six, and grew up in an unconventional home. She was raised by a mother who was a brilliant musician and a father who collected exotic musical instruments, and who together filled their family’s home with music, fine art and encouragement. Obel’s musical influences were varied - Swedish jazz pianist Jan Johansson, PJ Harvey, Claude DeBussy, Joni Mitchell and Roy Orbison. She was discovered on MySpace, and her 2010 debut album,Philharmonics, has been certified five-times Platinum in her native Denmark, Platinum in Belgium and France and Gold in Holland, as well as winning her five major awards at the 2011 Danish Music Awards: Album, Pop Release, Debut Album, Female Artist and Songwriter of the Year. Aventine, her sophomore release that was released in late 2013,has already been certified Platinum in France and Gold in Denmark and Belgium and won her critical praise throughout Europe, the UK, Canada and now the United States. Obel lives in Berlin.

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