forget (hence the title). The CD
opens with “Four Tables Away”
a pensive piano based chronicle
of strangers in a coffee shop.
Lisa’s warm voice blending with
her rich storytelling is comparable to a fine cup of gourmet coffee. The flavors only get stronger as her tuneful tales such as
“Rocket Surgery” unfold. She
writes lyrics to linger over with
production that is sharp. Lisa Aschmann’s The Elephant is album
worth remembering.
Emily Maguire is a British
singer/songwriter with an expressive vocal style. Emily pens
astute lyrics that she weaves
into layered compositions. Bird
Inside A Cage, her most recent
10-track CD, is filled with imagery and insights. The opening
track “Beautiful” pairs Maguire’s pretty voice with a polished
piano part. Other highlights include “Rain” along with “North
& South” - songs filled with rich
visuals flowing at a pleasing
Watch the video for “Over the Waterfall” by Emily Maguire
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