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Inspired (Standards - Good For The Soul)

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"What a joy this record is! Mary Haskell can do it all... she'll soothe your senses, delicately negotiating a Sinatra arrangement on one track and then make you jump out of your seat like you've just got religion on the next. This girl can take you to church and I mean "CHURCH!" From Nelson Riddle to Muscle Shoals, these beautiful arrangements perfectly compliment an amazing singer whose deep contralto voice will surprise you. The sheer depth of emotion she can evoke with that voice is stirring, but then she'll lift you to the heavens like a sweet songbird angel the next. Yet, the album remains very personal... it feels like she's singing right to you, you're the only one in the room. Any one lucky enough to catch her at the Inauguration toe to toe with Ray Charles could see she's got "it." "All My Tomorrows" is perfection. Just wonderful! "Inspired", indeed!"

A very nice CD from a excellent singer. The songs are inspirational and uplifting. My favorite is "I Won't Last a Day Without You". Mary has the vocal talent and the stage presence to go along way. The "Sinatra" style is a winner among many upscale audiences. This CD is a good one and I treasure it in my collection of music.

INSPIRING is the word! Mary Haskell's CD captures the full essence of the word `inspiring' as she sings in her beautifully pure voice songs well-known and new. Mary projects deep emotion with each song and gives the impression she is personally present with the listener. Furthermore, the varying types of orchestration bring an element of surprise and complement the mood of each song. She is an amazing singer who has produced a CD that is beautiful and uplifting. I love it and recommend it highly!

What a beautiful, uplifting CD by an amazing singer! Mary Haskell brings her own unique voice to wonderful old and new standards. The orchestrations and arrangements are fresh and exciting, bringing new life to some of my favorite songs. The entire team behind this project was definitely inspired!

The beautiful words combined with the purity and strength of Mary Haskell's voice is truly inspiring. I am lifted up each time I listen to the album. Thanks, Mary, for sharing your gift
of love and inspiration.

The title of the CD is prefect "Inspired". I enjoyed the way Mary presented these standard songs in a new "light". Thanks Mary for sharing these songs.

I was lucky enough to see Ms. Haskell at the Bush Inauguration. So when I saw she had a new CD out, I ordered it immediately. This is a FIND! She is as wonderful on CD as she was in person. I couldn't be happier with this.

"Inspired" is a must have for your CD collection. Mary Haskell's rich voice put to this wonderful collection will leave you feeling lighter, more focused on the things in life that really matter, infused with a clearer sense of purpose. Thank you, Mary, for you exquisite work here, for offering that which truly is "Good For The Soul" that which at the end of the day calls us back to the things that are most important and restores us.

This is one of the best combinations ever produced of exquisite arrangements, splendid songs, and inspired lyrics all capped by a truly gorgeous voice. In these turbulent times, Mary's voice takes you to a better, happier place not only because of its texture and power, but because her soul is a seemingly effortless part of each word.

I particularly love "For Good" and the duet with Patricia Heaton. Patricia and Mary blend their voices in a way that really pulls out the poignant emotion within this particulalry beautiful song.

This CD is full of many wonderful surprises -- it is one of my all-time favorites and I can't wait to see what Mary puts out next!

Great voice, great choices in music. Very enjoyable and relaxing. I am buying copies for friends.