|
|
|
Amy Obenski
|
Kite
Self-Released
Release: 3/07/2006
 |
|
Rated:
Review by:
Morley Seaver
|
|
|
Hearing Amy Obenski's voice is like hearing a familiar voice
say "Don't worry, it's OK." It's an oddly calming factor that
transcends the music that it carries. Recalling such
contemporaries as Joni Mitchell, Maria Muldaur, Suzanne Vega
and at times Indigo Girls, Obenski has crafted a record that is
as enjoyable as it is a healing session for the harried
mind.
This is her second record and it's self-produced and
self-released to boot. The first cut, "Carousel" is my favorite of
the set. With a lazy, sun-drunk piano riff, the hypnotizing aura
casts its net on you, drawing you into its web. The song is a
vortex you can get lost in with Obenski's voice gently pulling
you in.
"Horizon" and "Take What You're Given" are almost pure Joni
Mitchell, with her voice fitting around the notes like a
glove.
The California native first appeared to the general public in
2003 with her first record, What We Tell.
Interestingly enough, she came to the public's attention by her
music appearing on the MTV show Made. This
occurred after an exec heard her music on someone's iPod and
from that they offered her a deal.
"Lady of Tomorrow" is another excellent cut, similar to
"Carousel" but a slight touch jazzier. "Bomb the World" is like
an early Indigo Girls song. All of the rest of the cuts are solid
songs that drip with sincerity, Obenski's voice front and center
for the set. This record is perfect for coming home from the
office after a harried day of people yapping in your ear.
Crafted with care, it goes from beginning to end without a
letdown. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
