(Review
by Ann Alex).
The voice is sweet and light, with operatic effects rather than scat improvisation or vocalese. For instance, most of the songs are sung more or less straight, with the second half of the performance done in wordless, but operatic style. I enjoyed the performances, although I think this technique would have sounded overdone on a full length CD. Someone told me that he found the songs too ‘emotional’ but I consider that Ms Schrire just keeps to the near side of acceptability.
Traveler is all about
being on the road and separated from someone you love; Your Love has Ms Schrire
harmonising with herself, showing hints of the singing of Joni Mitchell;
To The Spring begins with a fine
instrumental from piano and bass, and allows our singer to show her wide vocal
range; Fall Apart is an adventurous, heartfelt song which
reminded me of the singing of local band Iceni; Father is an interesting reflection about a father picking fruit
from his trees; and Give It Away
concerns warnings about giving love away too easily.
If you fancy a trip to
the USA , there is an EP
release performance on March 25th at the Cornelia Street Cafe, Greenwich Village , NY ,
with different musicians, and the EP release date is today, March 11. (digital only).
Ann
Alex
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