Beth Gibbons: A melodically melancholy voice

Beth Gibbons is an English singer-songwriter known for her distinctive and haunting voice. She is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the trip-hop band Portishead, whose debut album, Dummy, was a critical and commercial success.

Gibbons' solo career began in 2002 when she was not invited to lead vocals on the second Portishead album, but was invited to lead the vocals for the soundtrack of the documentary The Heart of Me and her solo album, Out of Season, which was released in 2002. The album was a critical success, with many praising Gibbons' melancholic and atmospheric style.

Gibbons has continued to release solo albums, including Acoustic Sunlight (2003), Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 (2019), and Lives Outgrown (2024).

Gibbons' voice has been described as "haunting," "melancholy," and "ethereal."

She is known for her distinctive phrasing and use of vibrato.

Her lyrics often explore themes of love, loss, and longing.

Gibbons has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Rustin Man, Paul Weller, and Supreme Beings of Leisure.

She has also composed music for film and television, including the theme music for the British television series The Killing.

Beth Gibbons is a unique and talented artist who has made a significant contribution to the music world.