14 January 2011
Ross Cotton
Broadcast's frontwoman Trish Keenan has died in hospital after suffering complications with pneumonia.
In a statement Warp Records have confirmed the news and said:
"It is with great sadness we announce that Trish Keenan from Broadcast passed away at 9am this morning in hospital. She died from complications with pneumonia after battling the illness for two weeks in intensive care.
"Our thoughts go out to James, Martin, her friends and her family and we request that the public respect their wishes for privacy at this time.
"This is an untimely tragic loss and we will miss Trish dearly - a unique voice, an extraordinary talent and a beautiful human being. Rest in Peace."
Lead singer Trish Keenan's soulful and hypnotic vocals will always be remembered for creating such beautifying, soothing sounds to Broadcast's music.
While her earthly and artistic lyrics will never be forgotten, warming listeners into a hearty emotional reflection.
Like the sunrise of summer, Keenan's glow filled the minds of all who came in contact with such profound exhilaration, combining an essence of bohemian bliss with sensitive lulling perfection.
Though there was so much more of Trish to be heard, as we find ourselves cut short of such an effectual, heroic female pioneer.
Blending '60's pop with electro/sci-fi, Broadcast were able to craft stirring, retro-futuristic admirations, taking inspiration from experimental/psychedelic rock outfit The United States of America into a whole new dimension of past and future fixations.
With tracks such as Until Then breaking into a slow motion horror-gazing soundtrack and Before We Begin providing the sweetest ode to life “Oh it's in tomorrow, fortune or sorrow, wait you may win”, Trish's grasp of emotions portray effortlessly throughout her lyrics.
While never forgetting her roots, Michael a Grammar provides the perfect association to home, “Wake up we're going back to Chelmsely Wood” re-connecting with her past as well as early fans.
As a huge contribution to the Birmingham music scene Trish will be dearly missed, never forgotten and always cited as a groundbreaking creative figure.
If only her talent could have been continued, for us all to feel the vibes of a truly magnificent artist once more.
