Freyja

Elsy

Cardiff based Composer, Producer, Songwriter and Sound Designer


ABOUT FREYJA

Freyja Elsy, a classically trained musician and composer, seamlessly blends orchestral and chamber influences with electronic, folktronica, and synthpop genres, creating a distinct and captivating sound inspired by artists like AURORA, Massive Attack, and The Naked And Famous.

From classical roots to self-taught electro-pop production, Freyja Elsy's journey showcases her versatility and innovation, solidifying her as a multifaceted and exceptionally accomplished musician in today's dynamic music landscape.

Music

Listen on Spotify:

Compositions:

We Know None theme written, performed and produced by Freyja Elsy

A new paranormal audio drama created by Calliopic Productions.

Episode 1 released: 13th October 2020

shows.acast.com/we-know-none/

Alt-Pop and more

‘Momentum’ for Wind Quintet by Freyja Elsy

Performed by the BBC NOW Wind Quintet.

‘Starlings in Winter’ for solo piano - Freyja Elsy

Performed by Clare Hammond

‘Golden Hour’ - Freyja Elsy’s third single - the time in which an amber glow emerges from the sun rising or setting - alludes to the developments, growth and transitions of life. These transformations can be met with positivity for a new beginning or a fear of stepping out into the unknown. Experimenting with vocal chopping alongside deep harmonies, Elsy constructs a warm sonic bath of piano, strings and synthesisers around lilting melodies and uplifting crescendos.

‘Requiem’: the second single from Freyja Elsy

Requiem takes a more existential position, exploring Freyja’s experience of re-examining and redefining her religious beliefs, while her deeply connected affinity for music provided a much-needed safety net. She reflects on how this process, though ultimately beneficial both spiritually and musically, required confronting new interpretations of the world that challenged the security of her beliefs.

The debut single ‘LUNGS’ from Freyja Elsy - an epic, yet introspective look at the end of a relationship.

Based around very real, very intimate voice recordings, ‘Lungs’ starts small and reserved, fragile in its form and structure. The track slowly unfolds and develops into rising crescendos alongside uncompromising percussion. A mixture of glitchy synthesisers and rising strings interweave around Elsy’s voice, which sits unwavering and steadfast. Her bold lyrics are strong in the face of a contrasting anguish found in the recordings nestled within the music.

Intro Cue for Short Film Pitch.

Wistful, dreamy, sparse and cold.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy 2022

Cue for a short film pitch.

Sad, dreamy synths, with a reverse guitar sound melody, some music/sound design and some saxophone motif interjections.

Other brass and saxophone accompaniment included.

Emotional, powerful, the denoument of the story.

Futuristic 'Blade Runner' inspired score.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy 2022

Intro Cue for a short film pitch.

Sad, dreamy synths, with a reverse guitar sound melody, some music/sound design and some saxophone motif interjections.

Futuristic 'Blade Runner' inspired score.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy 2022

Cue for Short Film Pitch

Tense, traumatic moment. Music design.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy

November 2022

Ending Cue for Short Film pitch.

Empowered, strong, hopeful.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy 2022

End Credits Cue for a short film pitch.

Sad, dreamy synths, with a reverse guitar sound melody, some saxophone motif interjections and large, reverberant drums, as well as other percussive and arpeggiated synthesizers.

A driving, emotional, grandiose sound that continues to build before fading down to a more subdued but resolute ending.

Futuristic 'Blade Runner' inspired score.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy 2022

Rescored Clip 'Supersonic Freefall'

Hopeful, excitement, apprehension, joy, synth, futuristic, dreamy.

Written and recorded by Freyja Elsy

2018

A piece written for hold music at a post-production company in Cardiff.

written and performed by Freyja Elsy

© Freyja Elsy 2020

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