Hannah Acfield: Press

"an expressive voice that engages you instantly - Wally De
Backer (Gotye)"

I have listened to the EP titled My Tomorrow and it blew me away. The voice is crystal and I can relate to the lyrics in my own way. This is a beautiful collection of songs and I congratulate the artist, I've only had the CD for a day and I have already listened to it 3-4 times.

“Hannah uses melodic and meaningful phrases that come together in perfect harmony - a gift to the audience that resounds in the soul of music lovers.”

HAVING BEEN raised in Rockhampton by a family with a deep musical background, local acoustic singer songwriter Hannah Acfield has decided the time has come for her to seek her own fortunes in the bright lights of Melbourne. “Although I was always surrounded by music, it wasn’t until I was about 16 or 17 that I really started playing,” Acfield begins. “I started as a bass player and eventually progressed to guitar. “I’m a Queensland girl, originally from Rockhampton, so it will be good for me so experience some new things. Melbourne has more venues, more people, more musicians and more opportunities. There is more of a live music culture in Melbourne so it feels like the right time to make the move.”

The young musician, whose EP entitled My Tomorrow is soon to be released, said the recording of the album was very rewarding but not without the usual setbacks. "We had a few hiccups with one song in particular and at the time it seemed like a nightmare but I guess the extra work we put into it paid off. I was finally able to see how bands could spend months in the studio making an album. Making this EP was extremely important for me. At gigs, people were always asking if I had released a CD, so it was well overdue. I’ve spent the last year working and saving for the EP but before then I was studying. I didn’t have the means previously to record as I was a full time music student. But now I am very happy with the results – it feels good that it’s finally finished.”

Hannah Acfield and the band play the My Tomorrow CD launch at The Globe on Thursday Feb 28. To listen to the
new tracks from the EP, visit myspace.com/hannahacfield1.

Delicately raw, Hannah Acfield, will take you on a odyssey that will turn day into night, light into dark, hate into love. Beautifully transposed into the juxta of life.

“Hannah Acfield has released her EP.” How do you feel about this statement, and how difficult a journey was it to see through?
It feels wonderful, I’m so glad it’s finally finished. The journey was spanned out over a period of a year. The EP was self-funded… the most difficult
part of the process was trying to juggle a full time job whilst recording. It took a lot of hard work and persistence to make it all come together. The ball started rolling fairly quickly once we hit the studio.I was lucky enough to work with producer Brendan Anthony and some very talented musicians (mostly boys who love fart jokes), which was a great but smelly experience.

Your brother (Dan Acfield) is supporting you at your launch show at The Globe, has it been difficult having a brother who is also a musician, or do you find it actually quite a help?
It hasn’t been too difficult; we’ve got a healthy competitive relationship. I think we drive each other to achieve and work harder. Our songwriting styles are different so our music varies. Dan is able to give me constructive feedback on my music and vice versa, even though I might feel challenged by his advice, I usually come around. Just because he can fit a whole orange in his mouth (with the skin) and I can’t, doesn’t mean I don’t think he’s a talented musician! Our musical relationship is a blessing rather than a burden. At least that’s my perspective.

Is there anything special planned for the Launch Party?
Well apart from the good music and great company, my parents and brothers are getting up to sing a song with me. We will not be wearing matching outfits (note to self ), any colored corduroy or fl ares. I’m looking forward to it – should be fun.

What does 2008 now hold for Hannah Acfield? Touring? Supporting? Or getting straight back to work?
Hopefully 2008 holds all of the above! I’m heading off to Melbourne in March to immerse myself in the music scene down there. After spending the last six years in Brisbane I’ve got itchy feet. It feels like the right time to make the move. My band in Brisbane is slowly dispersing to various world destinations so it’s time to move on. Once I get to Melbourne the plan is to attend as many local gigs as possible, network, meet people and get familiar with the music culture in Melbourne. Ideally I’ll get a band together and start gigging. A tour is highly probable; it’s just a matter of having the funds and resources.