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Artist Of The Week. Goldie Reed

Introducing Goldie Reed, a 25 year old singer songwriter from Biggin Hill in Kent. Her debut single 'Bittersweet' rightly caught the attention of Bob Harris on BBC Radio. We stumbled upon her via Twitter in December and have been smitten ever since. The single was followed by a debut, self titled album last September.

FSOL 45. Twigs 'Weak Spot'

Very little is known about the female vocal talent which is Twigs, but if that means we stop obsessing about the back story and focus on the music maybe this isn't such a bad thing. 'Weak Spot' is the the first track on a self titled, four track EP now available to buy from iTunes, and BandCamp.

Episode Sixteen. The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast

Welcome to the 16th episode of the Right Chord Music, Lost On Radio Podcast. Presented by Andy Mort and curated by Mark Knight and Andy Mort, Lost On Radio is a weekly showcase of incredible undisc...

Blackchords 'Oh No'

While fans continue to patiently wait for the release of their second album 'A Thin Line,' (Now expected to drop in April) Blackchords have announced the release of the second single to be taken from the album. This is 'Oh No' which provides the strongest hint yet about the sound and direction of the forthcoming album.

Tony Njoku. I Once Was EP

Tony Njoku first caught our attention back in June with his beautiful track 'All My Life' which we included in our First Signs Of Love feature. This led to the release of the 'Bas...

Right Chord Music. The Hangout Sessions

Here at Right Chord Music we've always been interested in running our own live night, but we wanted to do it in our own way to help new bands, everywhere, get their music heard.

Music Marketing

Right Chord Music was set up with one simple aim: To bring the discipline of the brand marketing to band and artist music marketing. Articles: We trawl the internet, so you don't have to. We maintain a growing library of interesting and inspiring music marketing articles to help you.

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Artist Of The Week. Stuart Warwick

Stuart Warwick is a man hard to label. Starting out in 2003 as Jacob's Stories, Warwick is back with his second solo album. Hailing from Brighton, Warwick described his music as "queer melancholic pop," something that perfectly sums him up. His music is a mix of unorthodox pop and dysphoric acoustics.

FSOL 43. SPC ECO 'Hollow Talk' (Choir Of Young Believers Cover)

Our First Signs Of Love (FSOL) feature is typically centred around new bands, releasing a debut single that knocks us off our stride by it's sheer brilliance. But ever so often FSOL serves as a brilliant entry point to discover an incredible artist that has some how escaped our attention for way too long.

Episode Fourteen. The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast

Welcome to the 14th episode of the Right Chord Music, Lost On Radio Podcast. Presented by Andy Mort and curated by Mark Knight and Andy Mort, Lost On Radio is a weekly showcase of incredible undisc...

Retriever 'Come On' (Free Download)

We're big fans of Retriever, first featuring them on the RCM blog in 2011 so you can imagine our excitement when we discovered new material. 'Come On' delivers a high-octane blast of indie excitement, exactly what we love about the band. There's intensity and a twang of dark menace guaranteed with every listen.

View From The Lazy Acre. Happy New Year! (Or stop smoking and get organised)

Read the latest entry from our Indie label diarists Lazy Acre Records. So while it seems like we're still sweeping up from the Olympics, somehow 2013 is upon us. So far I am 14 days into what is designed to be something approaching a health kick for me.

Hang Out Sessions | Right Chord Music

Here at Right Chord Music we've always been interested in running our own live night, but we wanted to do it in our own way to help new bands, everywhere, get their music heard. To get it 'just right' a live night needs all of the following; The right venue The right sound The right...

What to Do After Your First Show: A 10-Point Checklist for Success - DIY Musician Blog

You read our advice on how to book your band's first show. You booked the gig. You practiced. You played the show and rocked it! But now what? It's important to capitalize on the momentum and exhilaration of that first glorious performance while the memories are fresh.

The Justin Timberlake School of Landing Pages - MTT - Music Think Tank

Justin Timberlake recently released his first song as a lead artist in almost 7 years. That's right; 7 years! To turn this release into an event, Justin and his team at Uprising Creative made a gorgeous landing page. I think it's a stellar example of everything a landing page should be.

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Band Of The Week. Battleships

Mixing folk blues and indie rock in equal measure, Sydney band Battleships have already received praise from the likes of BBC 6 Music's Lauren Laverne, for their debut single 'In Retrospect.' The single was released earlier this year and is a mellow and gritty indie track, full of moody undertones and a sound that is both mature and affective.

Episode Thirteen. Bonus 'Battleships' Interview

Listen to Andy's special interview with our Band Of The Week 'Battleships' and hear new single 'Another Way' Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode Thirteen. The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast

Welcome to the 13th episode of the Right Chord Music, Lost On Radio Podcast, the first of 2013. Presented by Andy Mort and curated by Mark Knight and Andy Mort, Lost On Radio is a weekly showcase o...

FSOL 42. Blaise Paisel 'Magical'

Welcome to 2013! Introducing Blaise Paisel, a young indie 5 piece from Kent, formed in late 2010 by lead singer Albury Cotter. Despite their tender years they have already released three EPs and supported Right Chord Music favourites Dog Is Dead. Now they are releasing their first formal single called 'Magical.'

VIMES - UpStairs

Residing in Germany's Mecca of techno music, VIMES have a sound that seamlessly combines live instruments with uplifting, digital pop elements, fragile yet vivid vocals, and a stirring visual live set. This is their debut single 'UpStairs.' Available for free download via SoundCloud.

Hitchcock - Katie

Hitchcock is the brainchild of Matt Droog and Andy Huckvale. Matt established himself as a producer collaborating with Ocean Colour Scene, The Noisettes, One Night Only, Boy Kill Boy and The Enemy. Meanwhile Andy toured America with his former band, Apartment 26, and performed programming duties alongside producers such as Charlie Clouser (Nine Inch Nails) and Tchad Blake (Peter Gabriel).

Audio Book. Complete Guide To Music Marketing

We've created an audio guide to help you promote your music in a more effective way. The Right Chord Music, Complete Guide To Music Marketing is now available to download in three parts each priced at £1. (Three pounds for the complete guide). Included in part one. 1. Introduction 2.

Become a Local Star: How to Pack a Club in Your Hometown - DIY Musician Blog

In this post, guest contributor and full-time DIY musician Ari Herstand talks about the importance of focusing on big local shows early in your career - and how to make those shows successful. Throughout the article, he's sprinkled links to other good information to help you along.]

A round-up of our week in music, and marketing

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Best Music Of 2012. The RCM Artists Of The Year. | Right Chord Music

Here are the Right Chord Music artists of the year for 2012. We've listened back through all of the incredible music we've reviewed on our Band Of The Week feature to bring you the definitive, most essential new artists of 2012.

Episode Eleven. The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast. | Right Chord Music

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Band Of The Week. Crash Island | Right Chord Music

Fusion is a theme running through London based 4 piece Crash Island. Their latest EP 'II' draws upon rock, 80s synth pop and even grunge influences while their members include a spanish songwriter, two french musicians and a drummer from London, who grew up in South Africa.

FSOL 40. Michael Reeve 'Find Me' | Right Chord Music

'Find Me' is the latest single from Lincolnshire singer songwriter Michael Reeve. It's a heartfelt account of frustration, loneliness but ultimately hope, driven by a combination of gentle and chiming guitars, haunting piano and Michael's incredible vocal tone. Unquestionably, this is the 'First Signs Of Love' #FSOL.

RCM Interview. Hit Songs Deconstructed Founder & Editor-In-Chief David Penn | Right Chord Music

As the name suggest Hit Songs Deconstructed is a website dedicated to analysing the structure and composition of hit songs. The insight from this analysis is used to help mentor new song-writing talent. Mark caught up with Founder and Editor-In-Chief David Penn to find out more.

Networks are alive with the sound of music | Trends | Marketing Week

Making it big in the music industry involves being heard not just on the radio but on a range of different platforms. Last weekend 'The Power of Love' sung by Gabrielle Aplin - the tune featuring in this year's John Lewis Christmas TV ad campaign - went to number one in the music charts.

"Can We Get In Pitchfork?" 6 Philosophical Reasons Indie Bands Fail - MTT - Music Think Tank

I'm lucky enough to be exposed to an extremely wide variety of independent bands, and it often seems the difference between a band rising fast, sinking like a stone or staying motionless in place comes down to the ideas and beliefs held by the band members themselves.

How NOT to Run a Crowd-Funding Campaign for Your Music

Crowd-funding BLUNDERS musicians MUST avoid [This guest post is written by Jo-Ná A. Williams, Esq., Musician Business Coach, former vocalist and Artist Lawyer with her own firm in New York, J.A. Williams Law - The Artist Empowerment Firm.] Your band has created some great music and you're ready to take the world by storm.

A round-up of our week in music, along with some interesting music marketing articles from around the web,to inform and inspire unsigned bands and independent artists.

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Band Of The Week. Mt Wolf. | Right Chord Music

Listening to four piece South London band Mt. Wolf is a little bit like curling up on the sofa in your pyjamas at the end of a long, tiring day with a big, steaming mug of hot chocolate.

FSOL 39. Mr Moccasin 'Black On Black' | Right Chord Music

Black On Black is the lead single from XAHA, the third album from Mr Moccasin, and after one listen, we knew we had found a band to love. #FSOL. 39 From the first introductory 'pant' we were thirsty for more. This is a heady mix of Kim Deal-esque girly twang and dark, layered indie soundscapes - "You've got me" alright.

Episode Ten. The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast | Right Chord Music

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Saint Motel. 'Benny Goodman' | Right Chord Music

LA Indie Pop four-piece Saint Motel have just released this incredible feel-good video for 'Benny Goodman', taken from their equally feel-good debut album 'Voyeur', released earlier this year. The video was directed by lead singer AJ Jackson and features two viral sensations combining creative forces - 7-year-old Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown and Derrick Tuggle.

Blackchords Announced For SXSW | Right Chord Music

Right Chord Music favourites Blackchords have been announced on the bill for South By Southwest. The annual new music, film and interactive conference, held in Austin, Texas, between March 12th-17th, 2013. Blackchords will be joined by 16 other Australian acts and a total of 2,000 performers across 90 different venues.

Love Our Records Presents Super Mega Preview Two. | Right Chord Music

This essential mix-tape from our friends at Love Our Records features forthcoming releases from artists including Yannick, Endoflevelbaddie, Human Machine, Eky, Black Dots, Drartz, Tom Skelly, Notes Floats, Noisik, Kev La Kat, Player One, Mr Glass, Giga Herbs, Mykie-B, Huias, Spy-Mc, Fast-T, Scribbleface, Cool Fun, Rasmus Destructro, Mr Equilibrium.

Audio Book. Complete Guide To Music Marketing | Right Chord Music

We've created an audio guide to help you promote your music in a more effective way. The Right Chord Music, Complete Guide To Music Marketing is now available to download in three parts each priced at £1. (Three pounds for the complete guide). Included in part one. 1. Introduction 2.

Three Things Bands Can Learn From Brands About Customer Relationship Management | Right Chord Music

In the business world, a whole industry has been established around 'customer relationship management' or CRM. Fancy acronym, but what's it really mean and how does it apply to you and your music career? In basic terms, CRM is a plan to understand and manage a brand's relationship with customers.

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Band Of The Week. All Eyes | Right Chord Music

Minneapolis based four piece All Eyes, are an eclectic collaborative band, focusing on soft dance tones and acoustic pop. Writing compelling and hypnotic songs that captivate on both a musical and spiritual level, is what makes this band exception. With lead singer Alicia Wiley making every tune as captivating as the last, this is a band aptly named.

FSOL 38. Torches 'Someone Needs A Ritual' | Right Chord Music

We hold up our hands... we missed the first single from Torches, so this second offering 'Someone Needs A Ritual' / 'Wolves' serves as our entry point into their 'noir-pop' world. What an entrance it makes! There is a deliciously intense menace about this track, that hooks you in from the start.

Episode Nine. The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast | Right Chord Music

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Gospel Claws 'I Want It All' | Right Chord Music

Gospel Claws are an indie rock band from Tempe, Arizona. We stumbled across them via previous Band Of The Week ' Bogan Via ' another resident of Tempe, Arizona. It's clearly a hotbed of musical talent. The band began in 2007 when lead-singer/ guitarist Joel Marquard left the indie-pop band Dear and the Headlights to return to his day job as a delivery driver.

RCM Interview. Pete Maher U2′s Mastering Engineer | Right Chord Music

Introduce yourself - who are you and what do you do? I'm Pete Maher and I'm a mastering engineer based in Brighton, England. My clients include U2, Jack White, Katy Perry, The Killers and Liam Gallagher (Beady Eye). When artists head into the studio they typically focus on production or mixing, does mastering suffer from being seen as the poor relation?

3 things musicians can learn from brands about Customer Relationship Management

This guest post from Mark Knight explores 'Customer Relationship Management' (CRM) to show how the principles can help independent artists promote their music more effectively. As founder of Right Chord Music, a management and consultancy business, Mark calls upon his 12 years of

The #1 Reason No One's Buying Music from Your Website - The HostBaby Blog

You're blogging. You're creating cool music videos. You're updating your tour calendar. You're active on social media and driving a ton of traffic to your website - and yet your online music sales are still in the toilet! What gives? Well, does your music suck? No, no. I didn't think so.

Facebook Edgerank for Musicians: How to Increase Fan Engagement

This post was written by guest contributor Will Fries. If you're curious what Facebook Edgrank is in the first place, check out our post "Facebook for Musicians."] The latest update to Facebook's 'Edgerank' algorithm is a bit confusing and has many of you concerned about losing access to your Facebook fanbase.

A round-up of our week in music, along with some interesting music marketing articles from around the web t inform and inspire unsigned bands and independent artists.

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Band Of The Week. Bogan Via | Right Chord Music

Phoenix, Arizona seems to be a hotbed of harmonious talent, producing trailblazers across the musical spectrum, from emo-rock group Jimmy Eat World to country singer Dierks Bentley. The latest group to emerge from this desert city is Bogan Via, a double act comprising of singer/ songwriters Bret William Bender and Madeleine Miller, whose new six track EP Wait Up is out now.

Episode Seven The Right Chord Music 'Lost On Radio' Podcast | Right Chord Music

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Aaron Espe 'Through Frozen Forests' | Right Chord Music

Aaron Espe remains one of our favourite music discoveries this year, he was a featured artist of the week and his stunning track 'Hanging By A Thread' featured in the third episode of our Lost On Radio podcast. We were delighted to hear this track 'Through Frozen Forests' has been chosen to soundtrack the Sainsburys Christmas TV advertising campaign.

Southern 'Where The Wild Are' | Right Chord Music

Introducing Southern a brother and sister duo consisting of Thom and Lucy Southern from Belfast. 'Where The Wild Things Are' is a beautifully quaint acoustic pop song showcasing the siblings stunning harmonies (their voices compliment each other perfectly) and catchy melodies. Download the track for free below.

FSOL 36. Alex Highton 'You've Got The Trees' | Right Chord Music

Alex Highton released his debut album " Woodditton Wives Club" back in April on The Local label, so technically we're a little late to the party, but we're glad to finally have received our invite. You've Got The Trees stands out for it's gloriously engaging story-telling and songwriting craft.

Music Marketing | Right Chord Music

Right Chord Music was set up with one simple aim: To bring the discipline of the brand marketing to band and artist music marketing. Articles: We trawl the internet, so you don't have to. We maintain a growing library of interesting and inspiring music marketing articles to help you.

5 Things All Musicians Need BEFORE Starting a Digital PR Campaign - MTT - Music Think Tank

For independent musicians, a digital publicity campaign can be a critical component to the overall marketing strategy that will help to: 1. Reach new fans 2. Increase online influence 3.

How to REALLY Get Your Music on Blogs: Finding the Best Blogs for Your Music - MTT - Music Think Tank

This post is part two of the "How to REALLY Get Your Music on Blogs" blog series here on Tight Mix. You can download the entire series for free in the form of a .pdf e-book here. In the first part of this blog series, I suggested that you write down some defining characteristics about your music, your lifestyle, and your fans.

A round-up of the latest and most interesting music marketing articles from around the web designed to inform and inspire unsigned bands and independent artists.

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FREE: The Music Marketing Planning Cycle | Right Chord Music

This diagram is designed to provide unsigned bands and DIY musicians with a planning checklist to ensure every release is promoted in the most effective way. Take time to plan your release, give your music the best possible opportunity to receive the exposure it deserves.

Facebook's New Post Targeting Options Launching Soon, Learn How To Use Them Now

Facebook's New Post Targeting Options Launching Soon, Learn How To Use Them Now by Chad Wittman on Aug 06, 2012 Facebook recently announced a new targeting option for page admins trying to Reach particular segments of their audience.

The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 9: Songwriting

When it comes to songwriting, sometimes the creative well dries up and you need to pray for rain. While you're waiting for those prayers to be answered, check out the following Twitter resources for new songwriting tricks, perspectives, lessons, stories, and opportunities. I'll bet inspiration strikes quicker and more often for those of you who do!

FREE Marketing Guide | Right Chord Music

FREE Marketing Guide We've now made it even easier for you to get our FREE music marketing guide. No email address required, simply click here. The Right Chord Music A-Z Of Music Marketing If you find it interesting we encourage you to share it with your friends.

Do Pinterest Changes Matter For Music? Is It Time To Follow Kanye To Fancy? - hypebot

Pinterest is clearly a social media powerhouse from time spent on site to traffic referrals. But Pinterest still feels like a poor fit for many musicians and changes that could affect discovery, such as the growing array of categories, are designed in ways that make marketing music more difficult.

Maximizing Your Engagement - Dillon Francis Case Study [Infographic] - MTT - Music Think Tank

For the past six weeks wersquo;ve been busy keeping tabs on 20 different Fan Pages from diffe...

New Releases: On The Right Chord Music Stereo | Right Chord Music

New Releases: On The Right Chord Music Stereo There is just so much amazing new music caressing our ear lobes this week. To avoid missing anything out, here is a round-up of the very best music extracted from the black hole, which is the Right Chord Music inbox. 1.

A round-up of the latest and most interesting music marketing articles from around the web designed to inform and inspire unsigned bands and independent artists.

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Digital Music News - Life After the Album? It's Complicated...

Life After the Album? It's Complicated... Friday, July 13, 2012 by paul If the album is dying, then the stuff that goes into the album has never been more alive. We still have the songs and creative processes, the recording has never been so free-flowing, artists still go through creative cycles and evolutions.

Sell Your Music & Keep 100% Of Your Royalties | Right Chord Music

Sell Your Music Keep 100% Of Your Royalties A key part of effective music marketing is distribution. With that in mind we are delighted to announce that we can now offer you a simple yet powerful digital music service to sell your music online through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3 and many more of the World's leading digital music services.

How To Maximize The Effectiveness Of Your Tweets [TWITTER TIPS] - AllTwitter

Did you know that tweets sent over the weekend have a 17 percent increase in engagement than those sent during the week? Or that Twitter updates of less than 100 characters see, on average, a 17 percent gain in engagement than those that go beyond this ceiling?

Keith Harris: Please, Sir, Can I Have Some More? - MusicTank

The more I hear about what is going on with music at the Olympics, the more the words "snouts" and "troughs" come to mind. I know that the Olympic ideal is more about the taking part than the winning, but very few participants go in knowing that the odds are rigged for them to lose every time...

5 Apps to Turn Your iPhone Into a Recording Studio

Singers, songwriters and audio engineers, check out these iPhone apps that will help ensure your audio production achieves its highest level.

FREE Marketing Guide | Right Chord Music

FREE Marketing Guide We've now made it even easier for you to get our FREE music marketing guide. No email address required, simply click here. The Right Chord Music A-Z Of Music Marketing If you find it interesting we encourage you to share it with your friends.

The Daydream Club | Official Website: The Daydream Club Win London FolkFest Award For New Creativity 2012

We are delighted to announce that we have won... The London FolkFest Award for New Creativity 2012!! THE DAYDREAM CLUB are now official songwriting AWARD WINNERS!! We'll be opening the London festival this Thursday at The Bedford in Balham.

Blackchords Announce Australian Tour To Support New Album 'A Thin Line' | Right Chord Music

Blackchords Announce Australian Tour To Support New Album 'A Thin Line' Melbourne, Australia's Blackchords have released further details of their much anticipated new album, the follow up to the critically acclaimed eponymous debut release. We now have a title and a release date. 'A Thin Line' will be released by Blackchords on September 1st.

Band Of The Week. Shark? | Right Chord Music

Band Of The Week. Shark? Brooklyn band Shark? are doing what few bands have done since the mid 90's; releasing their latest L.P on cassette. This ever-elusive medium only enhances the old school feel that the music of the album evokes.

A round-up of the latest and most interesting music marketing articles from around the web designed to inform and inspire unsigned bands and independent artists.

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FREE Marketing Guide | Right Chord Music

FREE Marketing Guide We've now made it even easier for you to get our FREE music marketing guide. No email address required, simply click here. The Right Chord Music A-Z Of Music Marketing If you find it interesting we encourage you to share it with your friends.

Social Media & Email Management for Musicians

Engaging with fans is fun and rewarding. It can also be an addictive time suck. If you check your email, Facebook, and Twitter first thing in the morning, you're doing it wrong! Better to start your day creating something worth tweeting about. As a self-confessed productivity junkie, I've tried dozens of approaches.

Sell Your Music | Right Chord Music

A key part of effective music marketing is distribution. With that in mind we are delighted to announce that we can now offer a simple, yet powerful digital music service for you to sell your music online. Sell your music through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3 and many more of the World's leading digital music services.

Twitter Without The Tweet | Right Chord Music

Twitter Without The Tweet If you find Twitter baffling and are put off using it because you never know what to actually Tweet don't worry. Twitter can still be an invaluable marketing tool for new bands and artists, even when you have nothing to say.

The Definitive Guide To Facebook For Musicians - hypebot

By Bryan Kim (@freshbreakfast), Dr. of Biz Dev at Tracksby. He personally admins 100+ musician Facebook Pages with a combined following of 35M fans and blogs at Trackswell. Facebook is the largest marketing channel for most musicians and bands. Surprisingly, it's also the one they know the least about.

How the New Twitter Search Will Change the Way Brands Tweet

Twitter has announced new changes to the way users search their database. These changes could drastically affect the way brands draft their tweets. Overview of the New Twitter Search Last Thursday, Twitter Personalization and Recommender Systems Chief Pankaj Gupta announced via Tweet (#gofigure) that Twitter search was "set to change forever."

Band Of The Week. Wax Fingers | Right Chord Music

Band Of The Week. Wax Fingers Introducing our band of the week... Wax Fingers a three piece from Portland, Oregon. Their debut four track EP 'Tender' is released on July 24th. So far only one track 'Bauhaus' has been made publicly available.

#FSOL 22. Bela Takes Chase 'Eye Pennies' | Right Chord Music

FSOL 22. Bela Takes Chase 'Eye Pennies' This is simply outstanding. Introducing Bela Takes Chase and 'Eye Pennies.' With a voice that recalls Dusty Springfield and Nancy Sinatra, Eye Pennies is a delicious slice of low-fi americana. The near whispered vocals are rich, hazy, delicate, fragile and sumptuous all at the same time.