The Canadian songstress’s latest album is a great showcase for
her vocal and compositional abilities, taking pages so to speak from sources as
diverse as ancient myths and children’s fairy tales.
Sora’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion,
inspired as they are by her passion for literature and her strong stance on
love and relationships.
Sora breathes life into these poetic musings with her supple
voice, which commands your attention with its stream-like fluidity and
in-your-face (in a good way) urgency. She has a unique style all her own, which
is refreshing in the current climate of unreasonable facsimiles and
unflattering imitation.
The songs are also richly adorned with solid, sparkling
instrumentation. In addition to playing piano on one track, Sora has assembled
a fine ensemble of musicians. This exquisite group takes the music effortlessly
through a variety of genre forms, including pop, new age, Celtic, classical, and
orchestral.
For those looking for a different listening experience, the CD
provides a welcome detour from the usual expectations.
--Raj
Manoharan
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