"Crystal World" was released today!

Finally, after many delays, Crystal World was released today.

Marnie - "Crystal World" track listing

Crystal World was delayed again for the first week of June 2013. Marnie also posted the album's track listing:

01. The Hunter
02. We Are the Sea
03. Hearts on Fire
04. Violet Affair
05. The Wind Breezes On
06. Sugarland
07. High Road
08. Laura
09. Submariner
10. Gold

Marnie - "The Hunter" lyrics

A heart explodes every second on the street
The weight of the world and its heaven
They'll always be together
The line it's drawn and a circle is born
Stop and stare at your heart, at your heart
Open for all to see
A lifetime history

Oh help me please
Why look away
Oh can we stay
Together
Together

Cuz I am the hunter now
And I won't hear your cries
So dry your eyes friend
We'll make a wish then say goodbye

A heart explodes every second on the street
A sister, a daughter, a lover
Who hopes they're not forgotten
You crossed the line and committed a crime
It was there from the start, from the start
Oceans of empathy
And now this is history

Oh help me please
Why look away
Oh can we stay
Together
Together

Cuz I am the hunter now
And I won't hear your cries
So dry your eyes friend
We'll make a wish then say goodbye.

Helen Marnie' solo album (12)

Marnie premiered the music video for her debut single as solo artist, "The Hunter". The video was directed by Michael Sherrington, who also directed the Ladytron music video for "Mirage".

Helen Marnie' solo album (11)

The title of Marnie's debut album is Crystal World. The album will be released on 2 June 2013. Here's the beautiful cover (click on it for HQ version):

Reminder

Helen Marnie's PledgeMusic campaign for her solo album is still running. Please pledge if you want to support her.

Helen Marnie' solo album (10)

Yesterday, Marnie shot her first ever solo music video helped by some friends.

Helen Marnie interviewed by Lauren Mayberry from Chvrches for Subcity Radio (2013)

Listen here (duration: 8 min 41 sec).

Both Helen Marnie and Lauren Mayberry are from Glasgow, Scotland. Helen is also a fan of Chvrches. She even attended their show at Arches, Glasgow on 2 March 2013.

Later edit: I asked Chvrches on public Q&A session on Facebook if they like Ladytron and the band member Martin Doherty said "Absolutely!".

Helen Marnie' solo album (9)

Helen posted on her PledgeMusic account an update (available to pledgers) with a sneak-peek of a song titled "The Hunter" from her solo album.

If you want to hear the audio snippet, go here and pledge to support her.

Helen Marnie' solo album (8)

Daniel Hunt about Marnie's album: "Getting close with the mixes on Helen's record. Some already shiver-inducing... good sign".

Helen Marnie' solo album (7)

Marnie returned in Iceland to finish her solo album. Hopefully we'll hear a preview or a single at the beginning of the new year.

For those that now hear for the first time about Helen Marnie's debut album, here are some details:
- the album is produced by Daniel Hunt;
- Helen described it as "an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals. Lyrically, the album is expansive, but the Elements do play a part in much of the record, with the sea being particularly dominant and reoccurring";
- she already recorded most part of her album;
- Marnie run a PledgeMusic campaign to help funding the album. She already reached the target but you can still pledge here;
- the album is due early next year.

Helen Marnie' solo album (6)

Helen Marnie will release a limited edition 7" vinyl courtesy of Soft Power Records in Scotland. It's limited to 200, signed, with music from the new album. Go here.

Helen Marnie' solo album (5)

Helen returned to Scotland. She also wrote a message on her PledgeMusic page:

"First part of recording is in the bag. Thanks to you all I'll be returning to Iceland in December to complete it. Mixing will also take place then. Much love, Marnie xx".

Helen Marnie' solo album (4)

Helen's PledgeMusic project already surpassed 100% (116% so far). She posted a short message:

"Thank you for your support!
21:35 25 September, 2012

I'd just like to say a huge, huge, thank you to everyone that has pledged for my new album. I appreciate the support so much and hope you will love the songs like I do. The target initially set has been reached but if anyone still feels like pledging then they can do so for another 53 days. Every single penny pledged will be put into making this album the best it can be, and promoting it to do it justice. Let's do this!! Marnie xxxx".

She also posted a super-cute video with her saying thanks:

Helen Marnie' solo album (3)

Helen opened a PledgeMusic account to fund the making of a new album. The album will be "an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals". Here's the message she posted:

"Whilst Ladytron have a brief hiatus I decided to make a solo album in Reykjavik, Iceland. Beyond excited!

Dear Friends,

After 5 studio albums with Ladytron and some time on my hands between work with them, I finally decided now was the time to make an album I've always wanted to make. A solo album. I am scared, I'm nervous, but ultimately I am excited and hope you will be able to help me fulfill this dream.

For the past year I've been writing more than ever, and i'm so pleased with the results thus far. The album, as yet untitled, is straight from the heart. I can't put it any other way. It means a lot. It is me, noone else. It is everything around me, my loves, my life, hopes and loss. I wanted to create an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals. Lyrically, the album is expansive, but the Elements do play a part in much of the record, with the sea being particularly dominant and reoccurring. So, with the sea in mind and beautiful landscapes, I decided to fly to Iceland to record in a studio there. The light is so pretty, the air fresh, the sea vast, that I thought it would be the perfect setting to record.

Whatever you order, the new album will be delivered to you at the end of the campaign as a download for your mp3 players and if you have ordered anything else with it like a CD or photos then these will be sent out then too. Your cards won't be charged until the bar above hits 100%.

I will also be doing regular Updates to all pledgers with extra content and information through the course of the campaign.

I really hope you will be happy with the results. I can't wait for you all to hear. Love Marnie x".


She also posted a short video:

Helen Marnie' solo album (2)

The current status of Helen' solo album according to Daniel:

"After resting my ears for a while have been listening back to the work in progress on Helen's record. Still a lot to do but sounding great".

Someone asked about the style of the new record. Danny replied:

"I guess it's her and I so there will be a familiarity, but it's a different kind of record to Gravity".

Almost two weeks ago, he also posted: "Helen's record sounding mint!"

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Helen Marnie's official Facebook page

Helen Marnie opened her official Facebook page at facebook.com/helen.marnie.official

On her page Helen will post news about her forthcoming solo album that it's produced by Daniel Hunt. Helen also posted a hot picture from 2009 with her wearing blue bikini in a pool.

Helen Marnie' solo album (1)

On 28 June 2012, Daniel Hunt twitted about the current status of Helen Marnie' solo album: "Making steady progress on Helen's album. In six weeks we relocate to Reykjavik for the final phase of recording".

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Daniel Hunt will produce Helen Marnie' solo album

On 24 May 2012, Daniel Hunt posted this message on his Twitter account:

"Just confirmed that I'll be producing Helen Marnie's solo album in August. We've chosen to record it in Iceland".

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