Colleen is the nom de plume of French musician Cécile Schott, an experimental multi-instrumentalist and producer who has been crafting her unique blend of ambient, classical, and electronic music since the early 2000s. Her music is characterized by its nuanced layering and use of various instruments such as the viola da gamba, the baroque instrument she brought into prominence within avant-garde circles with her album "Captain of None." Colleen’s compositions often explore the interplay between traditional acoustic sounds and modern electronic processing, creating an enchanting soundscape that invites listeners into introspective journeys.

With a discography that has steadily built a cult following, her works like "The Weighing of the Heart" and "A flame my love, a frequency" illustrate the breadth of her sonic palette, ranging from the warmth of acoustic instrumentation to the poignant use of electronic textures following her life-altering experience with the 2015 Paris terror attacks. Colleen's 2021 release "The Tunnel and the Clearing" continues this exploration, embodying a sense of resilience and metamorphosis through minimalist arrangements and hypnotic rhythms. Her ability to convey profound emotion through her compositions has set her apart as a compelling figure in the realms of modern experimental and ambient music.

Genres

Art Pop

Electra

Experimental Pop

Folktronica

Spectra

Latest Release

Le jour et la nuit du réel

Colleen

Album - 21 Tracks - Released September 22, 2023