Acting Time is the first album by Zoey Gley, a joint project of German musicians Romy Ziegler and Michael Samman. Romy not only serves as the frontwoman and face of the band, but also as a singer and songwriter whose soulful melodies and emotional lyrics are musically defining. Her expressive songs explore interpersonal relationships, personal experiences, and universal themes such as love, loss, and self-discovery.
The stylistically diverse musical arrangements are characterized by sophisticated vocal polyphony, with Romy singing all background vocals and accompanying her on the piano. With Michael on guitar and synthesizer, this creates the band's trademark passion and authenticity. Among the many musical role models, artists such as Amy Lee, Agnes Obel, London Grammar, and Steven Wilson deserve special mention. Due to her versatility and creativity, Zoey Gley is also in demand for various projects. For example, she contributed lyrics and vocals to the track "Sempre o Mesmo" on the 2022 album "Mata Atlântica - Retiro e Ritmo" by German musician and composer Markus Reuter. In 2023, Zoey Gley released "One With Earth," an electro/dance EP whose tracks are also included as bonus tracks on the album "Acting Time."
01 Acting Time
02 Holding Me Down
03 Innovation of Love
04 Alive
05 I Want it All
06 Fed Up
07 Walk That Way
08 I Follow You
09 The Visitor
10 Why
11 Darling You Were Right
Bonus Tracks
12 Acting Time (Demo)
13 One With Earth
14 Nothing to Say
15 Saturday Night
