I'm Dreaming (album)

I'm Dreaming
Studio album by
Alice Ivy
Released9 February 2018
Genre
Length36:16
Label
ProducerAnnika Schmarsel
Alice Ivy chronology
I'm Dreaming
(2018) 		Don't Sleep
(2020)
Singles from I'm Dreaming
  1. "Charlie"
    Released: 3 January 2015
  2. "Touch"
    Released: 25 January 2016
  3. "Almost Here"
    Released: 23 June 2016
  4. "Get Me a Drink"
    Released: 9 March 2017
  5. "Be Friends"
    Released: 22 September 2017

I'm Dreaming is the debut studio album by Australian electronic musician and producer Alice Ivy, released on 9 February 2018 by Dew Process in Australia and New Zealand and by Last Gang Records internationally. It was written, composed, and produced by Alice Ivy under her real name; Annika Schmarsel.

Background and promotion

The album contains many of Alice Ivy's previously released standalone singles. "Charlie" featuring Georgia van Etten, originally released on 3 January 2015.[1] The second single "Touch" also featuring van Etten, originally released on 25 January 2016[2] with its music video later released in February.[3] The third single, "Almost Here" featuring RaRa, was originally released on 23 June 2016.[4] The fourth single, "Get Me a Drink" featuring E^ST and Charlie Threads, was originally released on 9 March 2017.[5] The fifth and final single, "Be Friends" featuring Cazeaux O.S.L.O. and Tim De Cotta, was released on 22 September 2017.[6]

From February to March 2018, Alice Ivy performed an eight date headline tour to promote her debut album. On all East Coast dates, Alice Ivy was accompanied by Melbourne soul artist Nasty Mars, with local opening slots going to Oh Boy, Keelan Mak, François, Sophiegrophy, Strictface & Skivvybeats.[7]

Writing and composition

All songs on the album were written by Alice Ivy herself. The album is supported by many guest vocalists including; Georgia van Etten, Cazeaux O.S.L.O., Tim De Cotta, Bertie Blackman, RaRa, E^ST, and Charlie Threads. The track "Touch" contains samples from the 1951 Alice in Wonderland film.[8] The track "Charlie" contains soundbites from various television commercials from the 1950s.[9] The track "Chasing Stars" tells the story of "Lincoln Beachey, the first person to do a loop to loop in an airplane. The music has many layers which depict the endless landscape of the sky."[7]

The album's genre has been described as chillwave, downtempo,[10] electronic,[11] while also incorporating elements of plunderphonics, neo-psychedelia, nu jazz, big beat, and hip hop.[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Altmedia[12]
Beat9/10[13]
LunchBox4/5[14]
Sungenre[15]

The album received positive reviews. LunchBox rated the album 4/5 and said: "It is easy to be taken away into a tranquil state of mind when listening to this record."[14] Rating the album positively, Sarah Pritchard from Altmedia said: "Alice Ivy's debut is a creative triumph and an example of how not to lose heart when surrounded by too much choice, the album is the result of a discerning, musically trained mind."[12] Paul Waxman of Beat rated it positively, saying: "Alice Ivy's impressive debut really is a dream, each track taking the listener to a new but familiar place. And like every good dream, you feel sad once it's over."[13] Sungenre, in a positive review said: "I'm Dreaming is an impressive effort from an all-in-one breakout producer who should be monitored closely."[15]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Touch" (featuring Georgia van Etten)4:26
2."Be Friends" (featuring Cazeaux O.S.L.O. & Tim De Cotta)3:22
3."Chasing Stars" (featuring Bertie Blackman)3:40
4."St. Germain"1:43
5."Charlie"4:13
6."Bella"3:31
7."Almost Here" (featuring RaRa)4:00
8."Get Me a Drink" (featuring E^ST & Charlie Threads)3:56
9."St. Germain II"0:50
10."I'm Dreaming" (featuring Georgia van Etten)3:38
11."Kaya High"2:57
Total length:36:16

Notes

  • Georgia van Etten is featured in "Charlie" but is only credited on the single's SoundCloud page, not in the track's title.

Personnel

Credits adapted from SoundCloud.[citation needed]

Musicians

  • Annika Schmarsel - guitar, vocals, mixing, mastering, writing, producer (1–11)

Additional musicians

  • Georgia van Etten – vocals ( 1, 5, 10)
  • Cazeaux O.S.L.O. – vocals (2)
  • Tim de Cotta – vocals (2)
  • Bertie Blackman – vocals (3)
  • RaRa – vocals (7)
  • E^ST – vocals (8)
  • Charlie Threads – vocals (8)
  • Connor Black Harry – backing vocals (8)
  • Luy Amiel – guitar (7)
  • Sam Dowson – drums (7)

Technical

  • Ben Coe – mastering (1, 5, 7)
  • Phil Threlfall – mixing (7)
  • Cam Bluff – mixing (8)
  • Simon Lam – mastering (8)

Release history

Release history and formats for I'm Dreaming
Region Date Label Format Catalogue Ref.
Various 9 February 2018 Alice Ivy, Dew Process
Not applicable
Australia 9 March 2018 Dew Process LP DEW9001031 [16]
Various 11 May 2018 Last Gang Records LGAN9790 [17]

References

  1. ^ "Charlie - Alice Ivy". SoundCloud. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Touch (ft. Georgia Van Etten) - Alice Ivy". SoundCloud. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. ^ Alice Ivy (8 February 2016). "Alice Ivy - Touch ft. Georgia Van Etten". Retrieved 23 February 2019 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Almost Here (ft. RaRa) - Alice Ivy". SoundCloud. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Get Me a Drink (feat. E^ST & Charlie Threads) - Single by Alice Ivy on Apple Music". iTunes. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Be Friends (feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O. & Tim De Cotta) - Single by Alice Ivy on Apple Music". iTunes. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  7. ^ a b "ALICE IVY Releases New Single CHASING STARS, Debut Album I'M DREAMING Out February 9 & Supports Added For NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR". Amnplify. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  8. ^ Radas, Zoë (15 February 2018). "An interview with Alice Ivy". Stack. JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  9. ^ Prillaman, Ashley (13 March 2018). "INTERVIEW: Alice Ivy Talks Dreamy Debut Ahead of SXSW". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  10. ^ a b "I'm Dreaming by Alice Ivy (Chillwave, Downtempo)". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  11. ^ "I'm Dreaming by Alice Ivy on Apple Music". iTunes. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  12. ^ a b Pritchard, Sarah (8 February 2018). "Alice Ivy - I'm Dreaming". Altmedia. Archived from the original on 25 February 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  13. ^ a b Waxman, Paul. "Alice Ivy shines on her long-awaited debut album 'I'm Dreaming'". Beat. Furst Media Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  14. ^ a b Boutros, Tommy (5 February 2018). "Alice Ivy – 'I'm Dreaming'". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  15. ^ a b Gee, Hela (17 February 2018). "Alice Ivy - I'm Dreaming". Sungenre. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  16. ^ "I'm Dreaming (Vinyl) | JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. 9 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Alice Ivy – I'm Dreaming". Juno Records. Retrieved 25 February 2019.