Lil golden book is the debut album by new zealand based composer chelsea nikkel, the woman behind breakthrough youtube hit the cigarette duet. Sep 07, 2011 in almost any classic fairytale, behind the sugarysweet characters lies a deeper, darker theme to the story. Princess chelsea lil golden book cd, lil chief, pop princess chelsea is the musical project created by new zealands chelsea nikkel. Princess chelsea biography, albums, streaming links. Chelsea nikkel from auckland, new zealand is the lady behind princess chelsea. Debut princess chelsea album royally uneven the badger. Top albums the great cybernetic d princess chelsea. Taken from princess chelsea s debut album lil golden book, first released in may 2011. I had that experience with lila golden book, the debut album from princess chelsea read more here. Sep 06, 2018 chelsea nikkel from auckland, new zealand is the lady behind princess chelsea. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jun 11, 2015 i n 2011, chelsea nikkel, aka aucklands space pop voyager princess chelsea, released her debut solo album lil golden book, described at the time by the guardian as a collection of magical. Synthpop princess chelsea lil golden book cd discogs. When she wasnt performing, she worked as a composer for a local recording studio, all the while refining her songwriting and production skills.
Building upon the success of her 2011 debut lil golden book, which spawned the internet sensation cigarette duet which has racked up nearly twenty million hits on youtube, princess chelsea s new album is a sparkling, glittering epic, weaving layers upon layers of synths to create a fantastical universe that is out of this world. Music profile for princess chelsea, born 4 september 1985. The cd art for lil golden book, as you might expect, borrows heavily from the artwork of the little golden books, a childrens line published by random house since 1942. Princess chelsea lil golden book lyrics and tracklist genius. Buy a cheap copy of the princess and the pea little golden.
Lil golden book by princess chelsea on amazon music amazon. Eclectic is an expression that crops up a lot around the musical output of princess chelsea, but it could apply equally to her appearance. Princess chelsea lil golden book new zealands princess chelsea presents a magical and captivating brand of electropop thats guaranteed to charm even the most jaded listener. Princess chelsea lil golden book the electricity club. From its cover to its content, princess chelsea s debut album, lil golden book, appears to be just the same as a classic fairytale, starting with the image of a cherubic princess and her fluffy cat adorning the cover of what looks like a book out of the little golden book. Princess chelsea is the recording project of aotearoa based composer, chelsea nikkel. The studiobased artist with a pedigree stretching back to the brunettes and teenwolf and a 2011 youtube hit in cigarette duet may look the retro ingenue but, as seen in the videos for her sweet synthpop songs, theres a knowing edge to her lyrics and. Aucklandbased musician and producer chelsea nikkel is a classically trained pianist whose pop roots stretch back to the likes. Her debut album lil golden book, released in may 2011, tells the tale of life growing up as a teenager and young adult in new zealand. Lil golden book by princess chelsea album, chamber pop.
Six classic disney princess little golden books are collected in one enchanting boxed set. Princess chelsea lil golden book 20, vinyl discogs. Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief, and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet nearly 41 million views and. New zealands princess chelsea presents a magical and captivating brand of. Whimsical baroque indie popelectronic solo project of chelsea nikkel, formerly of teen wolf and the brunettes. Princess chelsea the loneliest girl tour hollywood cinema. Songwriterproducersinger and keyboard player princess chelsea is chelsea nikkel, well known in her native new zealand as a founding member of circus punk act teen wolf and as a touring musician with pop band the brunettes. Princess chelsea lil golden book lyrics and tracklist. New zealand does seem to have its own bedroom pop scene at the moment check out similar solo act pikachunes for more lofi goodness of which princess chelsea appears to be an essential segment. Frack princess chelsea 12 december cgi animation of chelsea in the future getting ready for her day. Join facebook to connect with chelsea golden and others you may know. Chelsea and jonathan have introduced me to so much. Princess chelsea is the whimsical indie popelectronic solo project of auckland, new zealandbased musician and producer chelsea nikkel. Dec 08, 2019 princess chelsea produced one of the best sleeper albums of 2012 in the shape of lil golden book whose fragmented slices of electronic charm and wistful tunes came as a refreshing change and demonstrated the versatility and range of modern read more.
Princess chelsea interview our man paul scottbates catches up with new zealand songstress princess chelsea in an exclusive louder than war interview. Featuring illustrated retellings of the movies tangled, brave, the princess and the frog, the little mermaid, beauty and the beast, and cinderella, this little golden book library is the perfect gift for fans and collectors of all ages. Albums include lil golden book, the loneliest girl, and the great cybernetic depression. Disney princess little golden book favorites disney. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and. Sep 05, 2011 its an appropriate title, as moral lessons are a big theme on this debut album by princess chelsea. Winston, princess chelsea s cat featured in multiple music videos, in her album artwork for lil golden book, and vocals in her song winston crying on the bathroom floor. Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief, and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet nearly 41 million views and counting. Based on my experience i recommend purchasing the vinyl record.
Both founding members have come out dozens of times citing the german experimental electronic band as a main influence. Princess chelsea the loneliest girl tour hollywood. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Lead singer andy mccluskey jokes of how their song electricity read more. Lil golden book the cigarette duet european tour edition too fast to live. Princess chelsea lil golden book full album youtube. Apr 08, 2012 her debut album lil golden book was released on the lil chief records label last year.
Chelsea has hinted at the song having personal biblical themes, channeled through a battlestar galactica obsession. Disney princess little golden book library disney princess. Add princess chelsea to your email alerts add princess chelsea to your favourite artists. The drawings may be childlike and cartoony in that annoying disneyesque way, but nikkel subverts the artwork with her ironic humor and a psychedelic production style that. Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by aotearoa label lil chief. Princess chelsea lyrics, songs, albums and more at songmeanings. You could call her music circus pop, circus psych or just plain weird and yet, its beautiful, lyrical and kinda geeky cool. It was released on 2 may 2011, through lil chief records. Princess chelsea lyrics, songs, albums and more at. Lil golden book is loaded with numbers on the dangers of cigarettes, begging someone to cut down on drinking, best friends falling in love with older guys, monkeys stealing bananas. Lil golden book is the debut album by the new zealand recording artist princess chelsea. Cool rainbows is the new project of djeisan suskov, former frontman of nova echo, and trees climbing trees. A classically trained pianist, songwriter and producer. Aa often funny with a serious twist, her lyrics defy her age.
May 02, 2011 lil golden book princess chelsea alternative 2011. Download this free wallpaper with images of rolling stones let it bleed, rolling stones exile on main st. Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet nearly 41 million views and counting. Appropriately presented in a foldout digipak sleeve that resembles a childrens book, this is an album chock full of smart, resilient, intriguing songs that. It was recorded by chelsea between 2016 and 2017 in her home studio in west auckland, new zealand. Princess chelsea lil golden book 2011, pink, vinyl. Lil golden book threads the songs together to tell a tale of growing up in new zealand, with princess chelsea being the main character a. Deeply entrenched in the fantastical yet grounded with a somewhat sardonic wit, her musical fairy tale draws as much influence from dr. Originally scheduled for release in early 2014, the great cybernetic depression is the difficult second album but something of a triumph. Princess chelsea interview our man paul scottbates catches up with new zealand songstress princess chelsea in an exclusive louder than war interview now and again, a truly innovative album comes along and makes a huge impression on you. He also happens to be a bit of a genius in the studio. Way back in march, we at lil chief records were excitedly talking to everyone we knew about our newest signing cool rainbows. Recorded as a home experiment over a period of three years, lil golden book is a collection of stories about growing up in new zealand.
Jun 01, 2012 lil golden book, princess chelsea s debut album, due this autumn, is a collection of magical, musical morality tales complete with 15page booklet delivered with not so much a vague air. Nikkel is associated with the lil chief records collective and is a parttime member of auckland soul group the cosbys and disciples of macca, a paul mccartney covers band featuring. These woozy pop tunes feature glockenspiel, xylophone and whirly, while telling tales of boyfriends, personality clashes, smoking, drinking, the. Debut princess chelsea album royally uneven the badger herald. Princess chelsea is new zealands answer to tom waits, tim burton and the solemnity of the circus which is to say, shes one of a kind, though influenced by many. Chelsea nikkel, better known by her stage name princess chelsea, is a producer and musician from auckland, new zealand, and a previous member of twee pop band the brunettes and auckland band teenwolf. Now and again, a truly innovative album comes along and makes a huge impression on you. Appropriately presented in a foldout digipak sleeve that resembles a childrens book, this is an album chock full of smart, resilient, intriguing songs that stick in the head like glue. The album was a collection of songs about her youth presented with innocent melodies and baroque arrangements to create a musical fairy tale. Since debuting in 2011 with lil golden book, princess chelsea has continued to merge.
May 02, 2011 lil golden book is the debut album by new zealand based composer chelsea nikkel, the woman behind breakthrough youtube hit the cigarette duet. This deluxe volume of disney princess little golden books contains three stories featuring three of the most beloved disney princessesthis deluxe volume of disney princess little golden books contains three stories featuring three of the most beloved disney princesses. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Attended by a band including jonathan bree of the brunettes and little chief records, and coconspirators from chelsea s former band teenwolf, we eavesdrop on songs from the album lil golden book. Princess chelsea biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Princess chelsea the great cybernetic depression amazon. Princess chelsea lil golden book 2011, pink, vinyl discogs.
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