Western Canadian alt-pop auteur Amelie Patterson is a songwriter’s songwriter. Amelie’s poetic predisposition has landed her a golden reputation as a songwriter and community builder. An industrious auteur and a consummate connector, Amelie elevates her craft and community as the founder of songwriting society Pre-Death, Pro-Fame, and with her production and songwriting project We Are Crickets, which has placements with clients including McDonalds.
Her latest single is The War, an anthem “for those who need it”. It's a song about recognizing the invisible struggles that others are going through, and finding your own place as you lend support for a battle you can’t fight. The War was produced by Will Maclellan (Phoebe Bridgers, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift) with long-time collaborators Barry Mason, Carson Gant and Kyle Tenove. A deeply intimate and vulnerable vocal take is cradled by a guitar tone nostalgic of vinyl recordings, held aloft with organic instruments and a dynamic rhythm. Amelie’s sophisticated folk foundations are adorned with polite instrumentation cueing dramatic depth. She has performed alongside Serena Ryder, Matt Andersen and Sarah Harmer and has been awarded Alternative Recording of the Year at the YYC Music Awards, as well as received Calgary’s coveted White Hat. Amelie was the inaugural poet-laureate of Banff, Alberta..
Amelie Patterson's deeply intimate single "The War" offers support in the battle of mental illness
Filmed and edited by Simon Slade, Amelie teamed up with Jaunita Dawn of Longgrass studios to create a intimate conversation between puppets that reflect the subtext of the lyrics to her song, The War. The song is a plea to a loved one, asking them to stay and fight the war. It’s about riding into battle alongside them, knowing that you’re fighting phantoms and they are fighting very real demons. It’s about finding your place and your strength to keep going.
“Living with mental health and addiction is a chaotic and challenging experience, one that is also so human. I’ve learned so much and this conversation represents what I wish I had known to say and what I think the response would be had they known how to say it”
Filmed in Amelie’s kitchen with Jaunita’s expert puppetry, there is something about puppets that allows for very vulnerable and truthful human discussion.
Press for "The War"
“The War” showcases Amelie’s talents as a vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller, leaving listeners enthralled and wanting more.
- Canadian Beats
"The War" has the perfect, sweet voice that captivates listeners with a message about empathizing and fighting our own battles, understanding our place in these times of personal war. The guitar playing relaxes us, just close our eyes and we leave our problems aside, we live the song, which warms our hearts and takes us to places never visited before, the search for peace of mind, this melody is brilliant, with discreet beats in some sections.
- Indie oClock
"The War" is a fantastic example of how a simple arrangement can create a powerful and emotive sound. AMELIE PATTERSON's flawlessly executed vocals are the star of the show, but the arpeggiated guitar chords and bass guitar add depth and richness to the song. The production is light and gives each element the space it needs to create a truly unforgettable sound. If you're a fan of raw and honest music that leaves you feeling inspired, then "The War" is a must-listen.
- Music Taste UK
Patterson’s vulnerable vocal performance is supported by a dynamic rhythm section and organic instrumentation that creates a nostalgic sound reminiscent of vinyl recordings.
- Purple Melon
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Western Canadian alt-pop auteur Amelie Patterson is a songwriter’s songwriter. Amelie’s poetic predisposition has landed her a golden reputation as both an artist and a community builder. An indie-rock raconteuse with a curiosity for evoking emotion through sonic texture and a penchant for precision in the written word, her cunning folk songs and powerful full-band performances have earned her a reputation as one of western Canada’s best songwriters, enough to merit becoming the first-ever poet-laureaute of Banff, Alberta. An industrius auteur and a consummate connector, Amelie elevates her craft and community as the founder of songwriting society Pre-Death, Pro-Fame, and with her production and songwriting project We Are Crickets which has placements as substantial as McDonalds Singapore.
Amelie Patterson has performed at festival stages across Canada including Calgary and Canmore Folk Fest, The Calgary Stampede and Edmonton’s K Days, Stampede City Sessions and showcases including BreakOut West and Folk Alliance International. She has performed alongside Serena Ryder, Matt Andersen and Sarah Harmer and has taken part in two Banff Centre residencies with collaborators including Séan McCann (Great Big Sea) and Brendan Canning (Broken Social Scene). Amelie has been awarded Alternative Recording of the Year at the YYC Music Awards, as well as received Calgary’s coveted White Hat.
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