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‘one of our finest singer/songwriters’ ‘It was also wonderful to discover why everyone thinks so highly of Lisa Redford. She was lovely…bright, enthusiastic and talented. She works incredibly hard and takes a hands-on role in all aspects of her career, from recording, pressing and releasing her own CD’s to booking her own tours. .. her second album ‘Lost Again’, contains a superb version of Neal Casal’s ‘Fell On Hard Times’…just voice and guitar. She exactly locates and expresses the plaintive emotion of the song.’ Bob Harris, writing about Lisa and her live Radio 2 session in Maverick Magazine Issue 56 Praise for Clouds with Silver 'A beautiful album..it really is' Bob Harris,
BBC Radio 2 ‘a sensational breeze of fresh air. The lyrical and vocal
content of all 11 of Lisa’s self-penned songs, provide a longing for
more and more accomplished singer-songwriters like herself to come out of the
woodwork…a fantastic insight into a world of love, loss and
changes’ Maverick Magazine **** Full Maverick
Magazine review: Having never heard of
Lisa Redford, I found CLOUDS WITH SILVER a sensational breeze of fresh air.
The lyrical and vocal content of all 11 of Lisa’s self penned songs
provide a longing for more and more accomplished singer-songwriters like
herself to come out of the woodwork. Having been on the scene since 2001, and
this being her third album after the accomplished releases LOST AGAIN and
SLIPSTREAM, she has certainly proven her worth, and so this album
is seamlessly full of talent and exhibits huge successes. She has the vocals
of a soft summer’s morning, capable of both the highs and lows, has a
smart way with the acoustic guitar and provides a journey through and through.
My favourite track
has to be Never Was A Yesterday – ‘Like there never was a
yesterday/Like there never was a smile upon your face/Like there never was a
yesterday/Like there never was a heart that had to break/Like there never was
a yesterday/Like there was a price we had to pay’. This is a catchy
nostalgic song with all the right notes to make it capable of becoming a hit.
Within this album you will find a full band sound provided by Brad Albetta on electric and double bass, Matt Johnson on drums,
Jim Campilongo on guitar and others providing a
little violin, cello and strings throughout the tracks. Acoustic roots music
tainted with pop and a voice full of sentimentality, assisted by lyrics that
provide a fantastic insight into a world of love, loss and changes, CLOUDS
WITH SILVER gives you that accomplished feeling at the end of Time to Grow
that makes you realise you’ve just listened to a fantastic
singer-songwriter pour her heart out for you. It’s good, honest, down
to earth music. Other songs to look out for are Come Back Down, Here Alone
and Live Your Life, all of which are available to listen to on www.myspace.com/lisaredford’ LB Bob Harris ‘darling’ set to
charm the mainstream Americana UK – 8 out of 10 ‘Recorded in New York City and Norfolk (UK), with string overdubs in Nashville and co-produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson), Lisa has been able to call on a pool of The Big Apple's most talented players to flesh out her acoustic ballads. Four of the eleven self-written songs are also enriched by some beautiful string arrangements, provided by one of Nashville's most highly regarded producers, David Henry (Josh Rouse, Alison Krauss, REM) and violinist and Ryan Adams cohort Claudia Chopek. There's an immediate connection to the emotional territory of the
songs which imbues an easy familiarity and regular listeners to Bob Harris
will already know Lisa's subtle tremolo and classic country lilt. Infused
with a real intimacy on tracks like NY Song, Call Me and the
melancholic New Years Day and The Boy Who..., she can also up
the volume for songs like the anthemic Makes
Your Heart Sing and the band driven When You Come Home. This is
classy and assured. Lisa is one to watch for sure.’ Lisa Redford There has always been an American influence on British
singer-songwriter Lisa Redford so travelling to The arrangements have a light touch and vary in their complexity in sympathy with the needs of the songs. The icy winter imagery of New Years Day and the contemplative lyric Time to Grow are accompanied by just acoustic guitar and would be diminished with any more complex arrangements, but elsewhere the warmth of strings or the addition of a rhythm section are added when required. There are contributions from some fine There are lots of melancholic themes about break-ups, lost love and loneliness, but there is a sense of hope in the articulate lyrical construction that steers the songs away from any sense of self-pity. There is also a smattering of positive themes: Live Your Life advocates following one's dreams, Time to Grow looks at self-development, Come Back Down warns against the pitfalls of arrogance and When You Come Home emphasises the importance of friends. Clouds with Silver is tellingly it's the
soaring yet intimate vocals of Redford that shine throughout…She adds
smouldering depth to fine self-penned material such as 'NY Song', 'Live Your
Life', 'The Boy Who...' and 'Time to Grow'. Her grasp of texture, mood and
fearlessness in giving it her all, I suspect, comes with the realisation that
she actually possesses a voice able to do her musical vision justice.’ R2 Rock n Reel Magazine
**** ‘Personally, I have heard one too many wackily
characterful female singer-songwriters - the ones
whose strange vocal tics seem more important than the message in the song.
After ‘Lisa has already been described as, 'one of our finest
singer/songwriters, by BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris and I would not argue with a
Bob recommendation. This is melodic acoustic music of the finest quality;
gentle, soulful and uplifting at the same time. The end result has been
achieved by recording in ’ 'Radio 2 playlist here you come' **** The Event Magazine ‘heartfelt acoustic folk-pop gem’ Going Out Magazine, Evening News ‘an accomplished and melodic achievement’ In-Sync Magazine ‘When You Come Home demonstrates both her powerful and soulful vocals and her maturity as a songwriter.’ Access to Music ATOM compilation CD which features Lisa. ‘Live Your Life is a song that shines a light on the futility of remaining trapped in one’s comfort zone and disregarding one’s intuition to avoid failure and disappointment, yet it also provides a consoling dose of inspiration for those who have stepped out of their comfort zone and been met by broken promises, failure and disappointment. The underlying message of the song is that life is to be embraced not only for the rewards it has the potential to provide but also for whatever setbacks may be encountered along the way. Here are few lines from the lyrics to Live Your Life: Live your life Don’t ever choose to hide Don’t let nothing stand in your way And don’t you care We all know life’s unfair, sometimes But just let it go Live Your Life is a great song to hear at any time, but especially after you’ve experienced a setback, failure or disappointment, for it’s sure to inspire you to persist in your quest to achieve your goal.’ Clive Swersky from Alive with Clive US TV show on the track ‘You’re your Life’ which Lisa has performed live on the show and has the honour of being the most played video on Clive’s Youtube channel. Praise for Lost Again 'a lovely album..I'm
a big fan of Lost Again' ‘Lost Again’ really delivers on the promise shown on
her debut disc – memorable songs, strong vocals and sweet melodies
combine to make an excellent album.' 'one of the most captivating records of its kind that I've received
for review this year...while Lost Again is manifestly a continuation in terms
of Lisa's deeply felt yet recognisably smart songwriting, and its basic idiom
remains exquisite melodic country-tinged acoustic pop, the album is
definitely and consciously more "produced", with significantly
increased instrumentation and beautiful (and imaginative) arrangements to
envelop Lisa's trademark stunning voice and acoustic guitar and complement
her reflective, heartfelt and emotionally-charged (without being overwrought)
lyrics...the end result is heart-meltingly good...Play this rapturously good
CD just once, and you'll definitely want to get lost again (and again, and
again…) in its charms, I just know it!' 'a well accomplished selection of songs
which are personal, direct and easily accessible. Strong, distinct melodies
give the tracks a sense of immediacy and are topped off by Lisa’s great
voice and some excellent musical backing.' 'this album is even better..an alt country-tinged set with zippy melodies and
excellent playing all topped with Lisa's effortlessly pure vocals.' 'it is that voice which is her crowning
glory and sets her apart from her contemporaries. In a market awash with
quality female singer/songwriters Lisa Redford is up there with the best.' 'Lisa knows how to write songs that linger on longer than the
length of the CD..she
writes great melodies and lovely refrains.' 'it's wonderful but I expected that of course' Harmony Ridge 'there is no doubting the quality of writing and performance' 'a terrific record that I love a lot!' 'We love the Cd and have been playing it
on the programs.' 'seems to confirm the good things I said about the debut album so
it will be a pleasure to play them in my radio show here...the songs are even
easier on the ear than it's predecessor!' 'Lisa Redford has a good voice (Bob Harris thinks so too)..it's fair to say they're generally pretty melodic..overall this is actually quite promising' 'Concerning Lost Again, the album from the young British Lisa
Redford, we have to be 'Plain classy - roots and all..her
ballady songs had an effortless feel, as if they
bounced right out of her without her having to try.'
Live Review from Praise for Slipstream 'a beautiful debut album...a lovely songwriter with a great voice.' Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 'Slipstream is an amalgam of heartache, fervour and triumph, sung
with authority and passion...In a sea of smart female singer-songwriters,
Lisa Redford is an admiral.' 'Every so often a CD by an totally new, unknown artist comes along and just knocks you sideways. That happened for me last year when SLIPSTREAM, the debut album by Norwich-based singer-songwriter Lisa Redford, landed in my CD player.' Read more extracts from Lisa's interview in Maverick Magazine here 'her long-awaited debut album, can best
be described as heavenly...This album will grow and grow on you - buy it.' 'this is no clumsy pastiche of other people's work, it's a
distinct and individual disc that more than stands up on its own as a strong
collection of new material. This is possibly the best independent ' 'an absolute beauty...twelve gorgeous
songs that make an instant impression. Simple, pure, mainly acoustic, it's an
album full of highs...highly recommended.' 'Redford never loses track of what she does best, which is create
acoustic gems full of heart-felt emotion... captures Lisa's ability to hold a
listener's attention with just her voice, words, and acoustic guitar.' '(allows) the strength and sensitivity of Redford's voice to come
to the fore, a tool she interweaves with her gentle picking to maximum
effect...Redford's star will shine somewhat brighter on the wider acoustic
scene in the near future.' 'Quite simply she writes great songs
which are the perfect vehicle for her stunningly beautiful voice...she's
right up there with the best of them.' 'As a solo artist she exudes an angelic, almost ethereal charm;
her agreeable, warm vocals simple and enticing, coupling delightfully with
her palette of gentle acoustics...there’s a dedication at work beneath
these dozen delightfully crafted songs that burns bright with commendable
confidence.' 'An excellent debut-CD from an interesting Brittish
artist. I long to hear her next release. If you havenīt
heard her, then do!' 'delicate acoustic roots pop with heartfelt
lyrics and a superb vocal..deserves
to be bigger than Katie Melua!' 'a great album' 'This record showcases Lisa’s voice, one that could turn the
bleakest Selected Press quotes 'Sweetly angelic vocals and songs dealing with universal themes,
this is a singer going places.' East Life Magazine 'Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisa has earned herself a reputation
as a formidable talent. Don't miss this star in the making.' |
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