Emmanuel Deruty (IRCAM, Sony) from Paris, was performing his original work at ELSA  Productions’s Electron Salon at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz when he saw Aimee’s set with Falling You. He was inspired to write a modern electronic operetta “Without Ourselves” for her after hearing her ‘strange otherworldly voice’.  It was produced by ELSA, an international production company, led by the indomitable Veronique Larcher. Aimee became an integral part of the company, performing in many shows, thereafter. 

In addition to the operetta, Aimee and Emmanuel created a song cycle recording which Emmanuel dubbed, “The Witch Songs”.

 Emmanuel stated, “ I want to create a soundscape in which your voice actually fits...to find the era in which you might belong.”

That era is now, if you believe in metaphysics. 

Emmanuel’s work is unusual. Delicate and jarring. It’s best listened to with headphones as he is a masterful engineer, even though he is a teeny bit afraid of fairies. 

Full song cycle is being uploaded soon.