Sirintip releases six-track EP blending jazz, pop, and classical

Composer Sirintip Hanpradit has released White Lilies, an extended play consisting of six songs that span less than 25 minutes. The recording merges jazz, pop, classical, and electronica styles within a compact runtime.

This release marks a shift from her previous thematic albums. Her 2018 collection Tribus examined the number three in relation to her fluency in three languages and her mixed Thai and Swedish heritage. The 2022 album Carbon focused on climate change and environmental concerns.

White Lilies addresses the death of her Swedish father, who raised her in Thailand. The track Lotus uses a flower rising from mud as a metaphor for human growth beyond nature and nurture. Hanpradit stated that she allows her emotions to shine more light through her art on this project.

The EP begins with Motherland, which features her vocals over trip-hop rhythms. Drummer Nolan Byrd adds complexity to the beat, while tenor saxophonist Ben Wendel provides ghostly passages. The song Amygdala incorporates whispery phrasing similar to Laufey, set against Byrd's drumming and piano from frequent collaborator Kengchakaj.

The title track combines strident singing with themes of female nature, drawing stylistic comparisons to Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, and Kate Bush. The closing track, Where Do Souls Go?, ends the album with synthesized chorales and a sense of childlike wonder and loss.

Hanpradit serves as composer, singer, programmer, and producer for the record. She is also developing Mycelium, a forthcoming interdisciplinary performance featuring a nine-piece ensemble inspired by plankton and fungi.