Re-invention is the key says Lize
Songbird Lize Ehlers describes her sixth body of work as 'seasoned'.
In boxing, the bolo punch is essentially a long swinging uppercut.
But because of the fact that such a long drawing action will obviously be spotted by your opponent before you land the blow (boxing is a very quick sport), the move capitalises on distraction.
The back hand is dropped to give your opponent the impression that a heavy hook is coming up, while you use your lead hand to land the actual powerful blow. Where am I going with this? Oh yes, Lize Ehlers gave us the impression that she was occupied with other music projects like Song Night. But while we were busy supporting her role on that platform, she dropped Lize Live on us - a 10-track album, with lyrical content that is a lot more impactful than previous material she has released. She is one of the busiest women in the music industry with three nominations at this year's Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs).
Her latest album Lize Live was launched last weekend at her hometown Mariental. The album is full of very personal songs about the past, the present and the future. “It is about love, loss, family and friendship. All the music was recorded live with Imms Nicolau on guitar or keyboard with various live instrumentation in post-production with the support of DJ Chronic,” she shared.
Lize Ehlers believes that the acoustic sound will never die, adding that people love to hear and identify their feelings in the lyrical content, and that is what she wanted to do with Lize Live.
“I just wanted to pour out what is in my heart and know that people will relate.
“I wanted this to be an adult album, where mothers, fathers and people who have to 'adult' all the time can identify with the realities in the lyrics,” said Lize.
She continues that she wanted to feel free and light when she sang the songs and that is how the stories come across on the album.
With six albums under her belt, Lize Ehlers disclosed that re-invention is her key to longevity in the fickle entertainment scene. She constantly thinks out of the box and she does not stick to one genre as a form of expression. “There is no house, Afro-pop, Afrikaans or any popular genres on my latest album. It is just an easy listening piece of work.
“I have stayed in charge of my creativity and brand throughout and that has kept me authentic and relatable, according to my supporters,” she said.
Speaking on her 2019 Best House, Best Afrikaans and Best Female artist of the year nominations, the songbird expressed that she is excited about all the nominations. However, she noted that she is more excited about the Best Female Artist nomination.
“It feels like a positive affirmation. I really appreciate it. I love my work and I love the people I work with. Getting recognition inspires me to work harder for the people who support me and help me on this journey. “I have been in the industry for 10 years with six albums out and have been working tirelessly on my passion as a singer, songwriter and storyteller,” she said.
She revealed that she will be performing at the NAMAs and she is tasked to spread the message against gender-based violence (GBV) through her song Fantastic Sam.
“I want to be my theatrical and authentic self and give the audience a goosebump vocal and visual experience. Thank you to the team who is making this happen,” she said.
You can also catch her performing live at Otto Günther on Thursday, 12 September in Swakopmund and at Delta Secondary School on Saturday, 14 September in Windhoek. “It is all about supporting the various communities you are part of and this is what I am doing with these projects. Check out Lize Ehlers on Instagram or Facebook for my gig updates,” she announced.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
But because of the fact that such a long drawing action will obviously be spotted by your opponent before you land the blow (boxing is a very quick sport), the move capitalises on distraction.
The back hand is dropped to give your opponent the impression that a heavy hook is coming up, while you use your lead hand to land the actual powerful blow. Where am I going with this? Oh yes, Lize Ehlers gave us the impression that she was occupied with other music projects like Song Night. But while we were busy supporting her role on that platform, she dropped Lize Live on us - a 10-track album, with lyrical content that is a lot more impactful than previous material she has released. She is one of the busiest women in the music industry with three nominations at this year's Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs).
Her latest album Lize Live was launched last weekend at her hometown Mariental. The album is full of very personal songs about the past, the present and the future. “It is about love, loss, family and friendship. All the music was recorded live with Imms Nicolau on guitar or keyboard with various live instrumentation in post-production with the support of DJ Chronic,” she shared.
Lize Ehlers believes that the acoustic sound will never die, adding that people love to hear and identify their feelings in the lyrical content, and that is what she wanted to do with Lize Live.
“I just wanted to pour out what is in my heart and know that people will relate.
“I wanted this to be an adult album, where mothers, fathers and people who have to 'adult' all the time can identify with the realities in the lyrics,” said Lize.
She continues that she wanted to feel free and light when she sang the songs and that is how the stories come across on the album.
With six albums under her belt, Lize Ehlers disclosed that re-invention is her key to longevity in the fickle entertainment scene. She constantly thinks out of the box and she does not stick to one genre as a form of expression. “There is no house, Afro-pop, Afrikaans or any popular genres on my latest album. It is just an easy listening piece of work.
“I have stayed in charge of my creativity and brand throughout and that has kept me authentic and relatable, according to my supporters,” she said.
Speaking on her 2019 Best House, Best Afrikaans and Best Female artist of the year nominations, the songbird expressed that she is excited about all the nominations. However, she noted that she is more excited about the Best Female Artist nomination.
“It feels like a positive affirmation. I really appreciate it. I love my work and I love the people I work with. Getting recognition inspires me to work harder for the people who support me and help me on this journey. “I have been in the industry for 10 years with six albums out and have been working tirelessly on my passion as a singer, songwriter and storyteller,” she said.
She revealed that she will be performing at the NAMAs and she is tasked to spread the message against gender-based violence (GBV) through her song Fantastic Sam.
“I want to be my theatrical and authentic self and give the audience a goosebump vocal and visual experience. Thank you to the team who is making this happen,” she said.
You can also catch her performing live at Otto Günther on Thursday, 12 September in Swakopmund and at Delta Secondary School on Saturday, 14 September in Windhoek. “It is all about supporting the various communities you are part of and this is what I am doing with these projects. Check out Lize Ehlers on Instagram or Facebook for my gig updates,” she announced.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
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