Lydia McCauleyCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:A New Age mix of ethereal, contemporary folk, and traditional elements Status:Most recent release, Quieting (2008) See also:Lydia McCauley's Facbook page Comparisons:Loreena McKennitt, Kate Price Covers/own material:Mostly own, some covers of traditional songs, sometimes co-arranged General comments:Lydia McCauley has a nice voice, sometimes a bit Loreena McKennitt like but softer. I think I would rather compare her to Kate Price, probably because her music is more American as well. She mixes traditional and folk elements with Celtic and medieval music. (Marion) Recommended first album:Any Recordings:
Sabbath Day's JourneyRelease info:1998—Brimstone Music—BM-1012 Availability:See website for availability Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Lydia McCauley—vocals, piano, keyboards, synth, Garden Weasel Guest artists:Phil Heaven—viola, violin, doumbek Produced by:Lydia McCauley and Kurt Scherer Comments:Sabbath Day's Journey is very nice to listen to, it's relaxing and inspiring, contemplative and beautiful. From the opening track "Mother's Heart" comparisons to Loreena McKennitt's music are almost inevitable—more quiet, but also very beautiful and mystic, not unlike Loreena's The mask and mirror. Some songs make me think more of Loreena's ballads like "Skellig" of The book of secrets, but from most other songs the comparison with Loreena is not that obvious. They are more traditional or folk, some are more Celtic or medieval, and somehow to me Lydia's music is more American (like Kate Price, who I also find more American than Celtic). entrancesRelease info:1999—Brimstone Music—BM-1015 Availability:See website for availability Ecto priority:Highly recommended if you like this style of music Group members:Lydia McCauley—vocals, piano, keyboards Guest artists:Frank Olsen—double bass Produced by:Kurt Scherer and Lydia McCauley Comments:Mostly written by Lydia McCauley herself, these songs are a combination of uplifting, spiritual, contemplative songs with traditional, folk, and world music stylings. The songs are also very pretty and dreamy in tone. Lydia McCauley has a strong, expressive voice, perfect for the style of music she's singing. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) Thanks to Marion Kippers and Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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