Entering
the world of Carly Simon’s new album “Into White” is like tiptoeing
into an enchanted garden. The fanciful Cat Stevens song that opens
the record and gives it its title establishes a mood of deep, dreamy
calm that is sustained over 14 songs.
Stephen Holden - New York Times
Carly's
Quiet Charmer
Now here's the difference between an Artist and a hack. These days,
once talented veterans crank out covers albums with lazy, unimaginative
arrangements and obvious song choices and they sell millions to
a market that demands little more than oldie goldie karaoke.
Then there's Carly Simon's forthcoming collection of folk covers
and originals, Into White. Taking its title from the 1970
Cat Stevens tune, Into White blends folk favorites from the
likes of James Taylor, Stephen Foster, Simon & Garfunkel and the
Beatles, a theme from the classic film Black Orpheus, two
Simon originals and vocal assists from Ben and Sally Taylor on JT's
You Can Close Your Eyes. The result: a reflective, gorgeous
thematic body of work perfect for personal reflection and meditation.
With its stripped to the essence production it sounds like nothing
out there.
That's what an Artist does. Create something imaginative and new.
Here's hoping the very quiet Into White bucks the trend and sells
some copies when it arrives Jan. 2.
Miami Herald - Howard Cohen
"...magical
moments: the sublime cocktail-jazz of 'Quiet Evening' and 'Manha
De Carnaval,' a wistful interpretation of 'Jamaica Farewell' and
the Cat Stevens-penned title tune, beautifully sweetened by Simon's
feminine touch."
Boston Herald -Christopher John Treacy
"The
deep-voiced chanteuse soothes the world's woes with lullaby takes
on songs from 'Oh! Susannah' to the Cat Stevens-penned title tune,
'Into White.'"
New York Daily News - Jim Farber
"Simon,
vocally sure-footed as ever, wicks the warmth out of every last
track and directs it with pinpoint precision to her listeners--nobody
does music as comfort food better."
Amazon.com - Tammy La Gorce
"conjures
up images of tranquil Zen gardens and lush, tropical greenery...her
nurturing artistry is palpable in every note."
Dallas Morning News - Mario Tarradell
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