EXPERIENCE

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-Aimè 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.

One day, in her family home, Dominique stumbled upon an old cassette from the 70s. The sound of her mother’s voice on the tape moved her. She had no idea her mother was such a talented vocalist. That same recording is the opening song for Dominique’s latest album “My World is the Sun”. The decision to open with this classically informed guitar piece sets a formal backdrop where Dominique creates stylistic contrasts. The album unfolds like a narrative—morphing with the many moods we experience in a day. Expressive melodies evolve intuitively, breaking away from formulaic arrangements. Dominique closes the album by recording her own version of the opening song, completing a natural cycle. Returning to the intimate space from where the album began emphasizes the importance of returning to a space of contentment within ourselves. Seeking and building peace for ourselves and others is a value that Dominique’s mother held dear. “My World Is The Sun” pays homage to this value. 

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 can’t be replicated exactly. Melodies can be extracted from certain 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. This 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.

Schedule June 10 to July 12
Thursday: 2:30 PM, 4 PM
Friday: 4 PM
Saturday: 12:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM

Schedule July 15 to September 13
Wednesday and Friday: 12 PM, 2:30 PM
Thursday: 12 PM, 1 PM
Saturday: 11 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM