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People Behave Like Ballads
$17.98
The use of dream-like stances and imagery is common in music. From the dream sequences in Mozart's operas to the school of Impressionism (Ravel, Debussy); a lot of music has been cloaked in imagery and designed to expose the senses to the emotion within the work.

On People Behave Like Ballads, Rebecca Martin has a open-hearted and warm approach to her playing. She's not angry, mad, overjoyed, or sad; she's like an angel singing the song of your life: very soft, like a subtle dream. Her music is best understood by the poetry she sings and the peaceful presentation of all her work.

Here's the question: will YOU like this album? Well, let me first interject that MAXJAZZ Records has definately presented jazz on the boundary with this album. The album barely has horns, no hard drumming, and the bassist almost 'anti-swings'. What kind of jazz is it? Think one name: Joni Mitchell. The first time I heard this album, I started thinking about Hejira. The combination of folk-style lyrics and jazz-influenced riffs combine for a very personal and emotional look at this up-and-comming artist.

So, with this I say this album is great. Why not 5 stars?? Well, Ms. Martin is not trying to record some popular masterpiece of sound; this is artwork best appreciated by a few. It may touch you at your soul. You might go into a trance of emotion; however, keep in mind that you are trying to understand her message and she's wants you to know what it was and how it felt. This is not a stellar album (like the Pop Top 40); this is a delicate and rare piece of sound art best experienced personally by you with an open mind and a open heart.

To be short, DON'T BUY IT WITHOUT AN OPEN HEART....YOU WON'T GET IT.

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