My World Is The Sun

The soft twang of a nylon guitar. A hauntingly beautiful voice cutting through the haze of a bygone recording. The sound of waves crashing, washing away the pretty tune. Dominique Fils-Aimé paints a surreal image of a “sea of clouds below our feet”. Chanting can be heard from below as the celestial bodies descend. The sound of hand drums grows louder as an ethereal drone fades. Dominique chooses to place a classically informed piano piece, sung by her mother, in the opening slot of her latest album “My World is the Sun”. Every song on the album instills a deep appreciation for her mother and the values she stood for. This decision sets a formal backdrop where Dominique can create stylistic contrasts. The album unfolds like a narrative. Structurally, each song follows Dominique’s intuition, expressive melodies evolve spontaneously, breaking away from formulaic arrangements. Dominique’s artistic identity evolves, while she pays homage to her mother, who also lent her voice to the musical tradition. There is something special about witnessing the unfiltered creative process. “My World is the Sun” embraces a live recording format, which allows for improvisation both lyrically and musically. Magic is captured when a mood is conjured up in real time. The raw emotion of a flow state is not something that can’t be replicated. Melodies can be extracted and polished off from the best takes, but the uncut version has an edge to it because it is the only one of its kind. Through this attitude, “My World is the Sun” prioritizes the emotion behind every song. Inspired by the instinct of a loving mother, each song on “My World is the Sun” is like a child—and each child is accepted as they are. The power of acceptance provides a safe space for Dominique’s creativity to run free. Finding the beauty in imperfection, Dominique gives the world her creative and spiritual process in its entirety—with all the quirks, chuckles and deep breaths.