Mary Fahl CD-The Other Side of Time Mary Fahl's voice gets better with time no matter what side of time she's on. I've been a fan since her arrival with the group "October Project." Her lyric s are thoughtful and her alto voice, hauntingly beautiful.
Moving Music The performer has a deeper than usual voice for this genre, but it is a pleasant change from the ordinary. The second band, "The Road That Will Lead Me Home" was used in the film, Gods and Generals during the funeral procession of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and so, of course, it brings back images from that great film.
This is an excellent addition to the collection of people who appreciate actual music instead of noise and lyrics that can be repeated in good company.
The more I listen, the better it sounds My view is that the listener is rewarded by staying with this CD and giving it extra attention, which is not difficult to do after hearing the two "October Project" CDs of which Mary Fahl's voice was a big part. At first, I thought it was uneven and was kind of put off by the overly dramatic film score of "Going Home" and what sounds like a film score "Una Furtiva Lagrima". After a number of listens, I still think it rather uneven - mainly because some songs seem better than others - but I'm just as enchanted by Mary Fahl's voice and many of the songs as I was by the "October Project". I disagree with another reviewer who says her range is limited and that she stretches too far. She has plenty of range here for my tastes, as witnessed certainly by the "movie scores" and definitely apparent in the passion and urgency of such songs as "Redemption", "Paolo', and "Raging Child". I like the way she modulates her voice in "Paolo". "Ben Aindi Habibi" is also a good showpiece for her voice.
Forget everything the media has taught you about talent This album is great for a roadtrip. Mary Fahl's voice is so unique and so different from what society deems a "beautiful" voice. She's a powerful singer and her album holds a variety of songs that would satisfy any listener with eclectic tastes.
Voice of an angel Mary could sing Jesus loves me to me and I am a confirmed Atheist. This woman has talent beyond anyone I have ever heard in 50 years. This may not be her best work, who knows; but I'll think so until I hear something better BY HER. Since the Oct. project failed I researched her work not knowing if she was recording anything or not. She has a rare talent that must be appreciated to the fullest and i do. This level of talent is rare, and like so many artist she may not ever be as appreciate as much as she deserves.
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