are more structured and decisive, while the music strikes "vivd context". Lark went on a national tour, where they were voted, by the audience, as Best Live Act at Splashy Fen 2012. The album achieved moderate success amongst the fans, it received a lukewarm response from critics. A critic at the Mail & Guardian noted the band's "failure to stake a claim for continuing relevance in the South African music scene." The album's second single, a cover of "We are Growing" originally by Margaret Singana, received high rotation on university radio stations and peaked at number two on UCT radio. Beckmann claims she wanted to create a "twisted version" of the pop song. After the tour, Beckmann joined the South African rock supergroup BEAST as lead vocalist. Ressel still resides in London, teaching at the Point Blank Music College, and has since worked with Lana Del Rey and Faithless. Lark continues to make brief appearances at music festivals, either as Lark or Lark (Electro). Musical style Instrumentation Their resulting sound is eclectic, drawing on the rock, Western classical, electronic, and world vernaculars - everything from electric guitar to harpsichord to snare rushes to Ratcliffe's duduk. Influences In the early days, the band cited Radiohead, Massive Attack, and Portishead, because of the combination of electronic sequencers with live instrumentation, sample manipulation, and female lead vocals. Lark is often compared to Diamanda Galas, Beth Orton, Portishead, Pram, and Bjork. Recently, the band prefers not compare themselves. As Inge Beckmann has expressed that she does not have a single artist in mind, when creating a Lark track. Although she has spoken about being by inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Freddie Mercury, Diana Ross, David Bowie, and Stevie Wonder. Paul Ressel has mentioned influences like The Books, Aphex Twin, Square Pusher, and, being heavily inspired by, Amon Tobin. Legacy Lark's efforts are recognised for introducing alternative genres to mainstream South African audiences. Their sound paved the way for numerous electronic artists like Sibot, Spoek Mathambo, Tshe-Tsha Boys, Motel Mari, DJ Mujava, Dirty Paraffin and Die Antwoord; who all garnered local support during their sabbatical. In an interview, Beckmann described the growth on the local scene as "very positive". Members Inge Beckmann — vocals Paul Ressel — sequencers, analog systems and laptop Simon "Fuzzy" Ratcliffe — upright bass, electric bass and woodwinds Sean Ou Tim — drums and percussion Discography Studio albums Razbliuto! (2006) Mouth of