Lost Coast is a dynamic work of original music composed by Gabriella Smith for cellist Gabriel Cabezas inspired by Gabriella’s reflections on climate change, which she has seen devastate her home state of California.
The project began its life as sketches for a conceived work for cello and orchestra. Upon entering Reykjavik’s Greenhouse Studios with producer Nadia Sirota, Gabriella embraced a new way to put her musical ideas forward. The result is a 7 track album, anchored by the three-movement central work, now re-imagined as a dense soundscape predominantly comprised of layered voice and cello.
The album was released June 25th on Bedroom Community.
“Gabriella’s buoyant and energetic music is like a gust of fresh air and carries with it a hint of what our future American music can be.” — John Adams, Composer
“[Smith is] a force to be reckoned with… She’s obviously going to be one of the great composers of her generation.” — Steve Reich, Composer
“Lost Coast is a paean to nature, an expression of outrage and a celebration of the close-knit bonds among its makers: composer Gabriella Smith, cellist Gabriel Cabezas and producer Nadia Sirota. "Bard of a Wasteland," the buoyant album-opening ballad, breaks new ground for everyone involved.” — NPR