Full Circle

Halie Loren, Halie Loren | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 18, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000I5YJW2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,002 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

'Full Circle' represents a collection of some of the songs that Halie Loren wrote while she was searching for, and finding, her true musical voice. Her music has too many facets and layers to simply plug into a cookie-cutter genre to be described as alternative or pop or jazz. Instead, you'll find the music and the voice taking you down unexpected paths. The full scope of the songs on the CD move you from 'Full Circle', the CD's title song that spells out emotional revenge so bitter you can almost taste the hurt that's been a long-time building, to the questioning cry for help on the song 'Empty' as it addresses the media-produced images of perfection that are held up to young women in today's society. Halie's lyrics remind us what an excellent writer she is as she cuts to the core without ever thinking of holding back, whether she's musically commenting on today's political climate (Numb), reminding backstabbers that their day is coming (Kitty), or giving a tongue 'n cheek brush-off to a well-deserving significant other (Almost Even). But hope is portrayed in the collection as well. 'Pretty Truth' reminds us to let others know and love us for who we really are. And her song 'Lucky' so aptly acknowledges "lucky is, after all, just a state of mind." Halie accompanies herself with piano on all the tracks. The album was co-produced and engineered with James House, a multi-talented producer and musician who also adds backup to some of the songs on bass and guitar, along with other fine musicians Chris Ward (electric & acoustic guitar and bass), Brian West (drums), Paul Biondi (saxophone/flute) and Dale Bradley (cello).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, emotive vocals with thought-provoking lyrics, June 1, 2008

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ArtsyWestCoastGirl (West Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Full Circle (MP3 Download)

This young lady is an amazing artist. I don't think I've ever heard any singer who makes you feel exactly what she's feeling like Loren does. And to top it off, she has a gorgeous voice reminiscent of Sarah McLachlan and a less popish Christina Aguilera. Loren's lyrics are heartfelt (she wrote every song on the album, except for one) and sincere; you can instantly relate with what she's singing about, and if you're anything like me, you'll want to be her best friend because she seems like such a deep, interesting person.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, July 31, 2008

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Shermane Dumlao "SKD" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Full Circle (Audio CD)

I've known Halie my whole life. She is very good friends with my older sister, and I've been around while Halie has been building up her music career. By the time she moved out of Alaska, her dream began, being open to more opportunities in the "lower 48."

She's a wonderful person, an amazing artist. She's the real deal for sure.