Why did Charlie Sexton call this woman at midnight the day he received a copy of this record? To ask her, "who are you, and where did you come from? This music is incredible and your voice is mesmerizing." This CD can only be described as sultry, bohemian

12 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Experimental Rock, POP: New Wave



Details:
These songs are little vignettes, each from a different chapter of the same play. It's a collection of gifts from some very gifted folk. My heart is full of gratitude for all the people who worked with me on this project and who gave so generously of their time and talents. I love them all from the bottom of my heart.

All songs are home recordings on a 16 track Fostex reel to reel, except 2 versions of "Can't Stop This Train" and some over-dubs, as well as all vocal tracks, which were recorded at Acousti Studio in Paris, France.

The musicians in alphabetical order:

Olivier Le Baron
Alice Botte
Ira Cohen
Mike Davidson
Arnaud Dieterlin
Warren Ellis
Phillip Gully
Alexander Hacke
Olivier Hazemann
Gwen Jamois
Larry Mullins
Jean-Francois Ott
Renaud Pion
Bill Rieflin
Spatz
Chris Spedding
James Trussart
Marc Upson
Vudi
Nina Z

Other musicians Penta has worked with include:
Carlo Altomare
Jesse Bernstien
B.J. Cole
Richard Cousins
Paul Hood
Freddy Koella
Ivan Kral
Sonny Landreth
Mader
Scott McCoy
Peter Principal
Felix Sabaleco
Elliot Sharp
Jeff Simmons
Paul Soldier
Richard Stuverud
Tim Wright
Hector Zazou

Discography:
Rhino Records Compilation "The Girls Can't Help It"
Love Battery "Love Battery"
The Fastbacks "In America"
Charle Elie Couture Soude Soudee
"Sorrow And Solitude"
"Return To Alpha"

Penta Swanson, also known as Leslee Swanson, and Penta Leslee Swanson, got her start in Seattle. Founded The Dynette Set with Scott McCoy in 1981 in Seattle. Moved to NYC the following year. Sang in cabaret group "The Biaritz Orchestre." Went to Paris, France and sang and toured with Zazou/Bikaye. Returned to NYC and Joined "The Living Theatre" with director Judith Malina. Returned to Paris and stayed for 8 years working on her original music. Moved to Los Angeles for 4 years and currently lives in Eugene , Oregon with her 16 year old daughter.