A vocalist/lyricist/musician and producer, Niav is known for her creative production techniques,evocative lyrics and unique vocal style . An Irish born singer/songwriter ,she currently lives on the south coast of nsw in Australia . Portraying raw human emotion , lyrically and vocally , Niav's musical arrangements can be as simple as an acoustic guitar and vocal piece or large productions of many layers and effects . Her singing has been described variously as haunting , emotional , ethereal , and unique ....the combination of opera training and growing up in Ireland's celtic musical atmosphere producing an unusual vocal flavour. Niav formerly an electronics engineer by trade, is also a published poet. Her debut album Woman in a World Gone Mad is nearing completion scheduled for release in 2007. Niav's just released her debut music video which you can view right here on blip tv .You can hear more of Niav's music at Niav at myspace and buy this music video and more at niav.cruxy.com
Originally written in 2004,this music video was made in 2007 and is even more relevant today.A protest song with two themes,it primarily gives a voice to the twice silenced twice suffering women of Iraq .The other theme protests imperialism and suitability of the usa as "global sheriff' having read the statement of principles of the project for a new american centurybuy this video at cruxy.com