Two Words, One Answer.
Kate Walsh
 Acoustic EP $0.00 I await these tracks with the utmost of aticipation as my fav playlist loops around while I'm puttering around the house. Her crisp, sultry voice is full of soul and eminates a light natural vibrato that reaches inside of you and makes you -feel- the song. First, the Seafarer is an allegorical ditty probably tied to old english poem about the seafarer in some way as well, who's to know exactly what it means to her? But she talks about what a great man he is and how he is the center of her world. Tempo wise, I would consider it Andante Moderato espressivo, in english, a little faster than walking pace with some exceptions for expressiveness. Overall, when it starts out you're thinking nice voice but who cares about a seafarer, but it builds up into a more emotionally attracting song. If her vocals weren't so strong, it would be lost! Next we have On The Stage, at a little faster pace (allegretto grazioso) but still quite smooth it catches your attention right away. She shows a little bit more of the playful, lilting quality of voice in this piece, although it is still sad tonewise. This one is short, like it was something she wrote at the end of a grueling practice day... Lastly, we have the pleasure of listening to Greatest Love. The vocals have more range in this piece, and she goes between a whispery quality, to a robust one, a weary one, thick vibrato, sadness, reflection. In this song we really get a look -into- Kate Walsh. It's a treat, but it's also a frustrating, sometimes disappointing, and weary place. For listeners, though, these songs are must have to anyone who is creatively inclined, or likes to listen while reading, taking a walk, or just relaxing. If you like Kate Walsh check out Erin McCarley, there is a free acoustic version of one of her songs called Pitter-Pat in the free samples of Amazon and here is the link to the rest of the cd: Love, Save the Empty  Tim's House $13.98 An indie-come-out-of-nowhere singer/songwriter has made her way for her critically acclaimed album, Tim's House. Her album made it to the top of the UK iTunes chart, she can accomplish lots more in the coming years! Her musical style is very close to early Jewel, Damien Rice, Tori Amos. You can basically only hear her voice and herself strumming through the songs. Once in a while you can hear a little backup vocals+instruments. It's a perfect starter music for a nice quiet weekend morning. I believe the songs' compositions and tempos can definitely be improved. All of her songs tend to have a slow tempo, lullaby like tempo. That part can be changed a sightly bit. |
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