Press

“Interview with band Sacred Balance – I had the opportunity to review your debut self-titled EP, and was blown away by the concept.” – Examiner.com, 2012.

“…is a six-song album that has all the ingredients for global success. First, there is this perfect blend of electronic and string instruments, among which the violin plays a prominent — and haunting — part, especially in the last three songs (“Chaos,” “The Hole” and “Corrections in Ink”). And then, there is Chloe Charles, whose effortless and versatile vocals tickle your ears and soul on every track. Actually, Sacred Balance reminds me a lot of Yes and Mike Oldfield. Yes, in the way the band uses music to tell complex stories. And Oldfield, because of its willingness to tread on challenging grounds.  ”Sacred Balance” is multi-layered, surreal, and yet very grounded. It is an artistic experience like no other.” – Cendrine Marrouat, Examiner.com, 2012.

“In the end, the EP triumphs in distinguishing itself from a slew of other Toronto acts. Here’s hoping the band continues to display its penchant for complex song structures coupled with unique vocal deliveries.” - Grayowl Point, 2012, Toronto.

“…fronted by the ever impressive Chloe Charles—no relation to Sister Ray—whose expressive vocals, as always, are gracefully ethereal and worth the price of admission alone.” – Jeffrey Morgan’s Media Blackout , 2012, Toronto.

“Undeniably original their sound almost sounds improvised or like a jam by the band was recorded.  The at times beautiful vocal harmonies, Middle Eastern touches, and a style of drumming that makes everything else move is quite intense.  That reaction makes sense as the band wants to evoke a physical reaction with their music. Ambitious! A cool little detail about the CD is that if you buy it you have a one of a kind.  This is because the CD sleeve, which is made from recycled material, is hand painted resulting in no two being exactly the same.” – Ocrasound, 2012, Toronto.

“Montreal’s Pouya Hamidi and Toronto’s Chloe Charles both have heavy reps within their scenes as avant composer and edgy vocalist respectively….To the second masterwork, Track 5. Here Charles is baying like a multi-tracked pack of wolves, the drum is spare and ominous and even when the piece builds to an orchestral explosion, there really isn’t any closure.” – Cashbox Magazine, 2012, Toronto.

“A musical collective (Sacred Balance) that encompasses an equal mix of electronica, rock, prog, pop, Middle Eastern influences, beautiful vocal harmonies, propulsive drumming, wrapped up beautifully in an energetic brand of music that’s undeniably original.” – Lonely Vagabond, 2010, Toronto.