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"The cdbaby site for this cd summarises the set as "R&B meets jazz
meets easy listening. Listen to vocals and lyrics that paint a
picture for you." Midnight Siren is vocalist, Karen Maria Capo and
piano/keyboardist, John Kelly and together they write the sort of
music that deserves an intimate atmosphere and, thanks to Karenıs
delectable voice - think Diane Krall meets Maysa Leak! - just makes
me melt. Occasionally they are augmented by a backing vocalist,
usually Katrina Gray but, as on the complex 'One Good Reasonı, by
Liz Lawton and there might be someone to play bass or guitar but, in
the main, it is all down to the twosome, who also write the songs.
Just two exceptions there: Joe McCoyıs 'Why Donıt You Do Right' is
taken slower than average and thus becomes a rather seductive poser
and Cole Porterıs 'Iıve Got You Under My Skin' gets a shuffling Lain
rhythm. Most of the material is on the gentle side and perfect for
relaxation... 'Take A Stand', 'Instead Of Sleeping' 'Maybe', 'Nightbird'...
but just because Iıve lumped the songs together does not mean a lack
of originality in the writing. 'Same Moon' and 'Makes No
Difference' take a jerkier approach, 'I Canıt Stay' is quite a perky
little number and the weaving 'I Believe' finds Karen sounding like
sheıs singing through a tube at the opening. Leaving the best to
last, 'Kiss Of You' is so gorgeous and 'Til We Meet Again' is
tuneful, delicious and the perfect song to end the cd. This wonıt
be the cup of tea of strictly soul-orientated readers but I was
hooked."
David
Cole
In The Basement Magazine
Smooth
Groove After Hours
"I had the pleasure of playing drums for Karen
on a big band dance she sang in Denver over a year ago. I am
thrilled to hear her new release. The music sets a smooth
vibe for those soulful after hours. No need to think, just
feel your way around and the groove will soothe."
Ben Makinen
Award-winning Producer, Recording Artist, Composer
"If I was from a faraway planet sent to learn if magic exists on the
earth
I could hear this CD and know. (Highly recommended. More, please.)"
L. Michaels
"I must say WOW on Midnight Siren, Love her. I will be
adding Midnight Siren to my playlist as of today."
Susan Ramon
Tropic Wave Radio
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June's Featured Artist
in Jazz
"Beautiful arrangements and an angelic voice.
Midnight Siren is proof that beautiful music is alive and well.
Pour a glass of wine and sit back and enjoy this lovely album."
cdreviewsbyyou.com
"What I found
while listening to this album was a sense of "Class", what I
mean by that is simply you are taken back to a time when
music was simple. There's no over- powering drums to blast
through the stereo speakers or guitars that are so in your
ears that their going to fall off any minute. What you have
is simply a classic soothing piano movement mixed with a
backing bass and Karen's vocals to tell you a story. It's
all about making you feel what they feel, the lyrics are
instruments truly set the mood."
Tony Nowak
Shipwreck
Island Studios
Read the full review of
'Instead of Sleeping'
"This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the best
CDs today.
The original songs, the fabulous vocals and the
excellent creative
production combine to make an absolutely GREAT
listen!! "
Krazy Cat Records
"Fantastic. Best
musical arrangement in a long time.
Unique style...."
Captain
YES YES YES
"I love her voice. The tracks go from good to fabulous.
Her swing blues background comes through strong and confident."
W. Mendte
GREAT.
"Great vocals, great phrasing, great styling, absolutely great.
Sultry and sexy, too!"
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