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My Melody

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a beautiful album, one that covers the territory of love so well. The big hit was "Silly," which was appreciated more a year after the album's release and got a lot of air play then. Because it was played alot, it ended up turning people away from how great a tune it is. It simply expresses how a woman in love is betrayed by her lover and Niecy says it all when she sings,"love, oh love, stop making a fool of me." Sometimes feelings just need to be simply said. And anybody who ever fell hard for someone can relate to "Silly," "You're All that Matters," and "It's Your Conscience." I love the optimism of "What Two Can Do." And the love and peace of mind expressed in "Sweet Surrender" could easily be addressing love in this world or beyond. To me this is one of Niecy's best albums, a great showcase for her vocal and songwriting talents.

Niecey did it again. She sparkled, she dazzled, and she manipulated her audience by commanding her sultry angelic voice to lure and entice the feelings and thoughts of her audience. This is one of my favorite albums that Ms. Williams ever created. Because it has two of my favorite songs: "Silly" and "strangers." Although most of the popular audience will find "silly" as the best song on the album, due to its popular play on old school radio, I do not. I thought that the song "strangers" was a brilliant and better masterpiece. And in my opinion one of Deniece Williams best songs. The introduction to "Strangers" begins with the high angelic soprano timbre that many of today's superstars like Beyonce, Ashanti, and even Alisha Keyes do not have. The music for the song speaks for itself. The strings of the violin, the beating of the drums, the musical notes of the guitars all contribute in creating a powerful musical masterpiece, yet it never overpowers Deniece's voice one bit. As she sings "Strangers" her voice joins the chorus of the orchestra yet it is never looses its strength or power. As she says goodbye to her lover for the last time in "strangers' you feel the closing stages of a lost love. Unlike the music acts of today with phonies such as Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Ashanti who rely on their physical charms and unfortunately and shamelessly called Divas. Ms. Williams is a true diva of music. Her grace, elegance, and flair formulate a true diva of R&B and soul. Thus, the album entrenches music, love, and superb lyrical composition and conveys the essence of true soul music.

Deniece Williams is a rarity in the musical industry. She is a true artist. No gimmicks, no games. This woman merely opens her mouth and sings with a multi octave range, the tonal quality of an angel and a huge ability to convey true emotion in every song. MY MELODY was her first album done with producer Thom Bell. She had done three previous solo albums and felt her music was starting to drift from the songs she wanted to sing. She could do any type of music to perfection but the message in a song and its purpose was of utmost importance to Niecy. Again, a true artist. And here with Thom Bell as producer and music writer on each track here Deniece herself wrote the lyrics themselves to each and every song. MY MELODY is just that, a heartfelt message from Niecy to her listeners. And the songs are impeccable. This is soul/r@b music at its best. Most tracks have a ballad tempo which sets a beautiful theme to perfectly match her musical gifts.

The title track is truly sublime. IT'S YOUR CONSCIENCE, SWEET SURRENDER and WHAT TWO CAN DO are lovely tracks where Niecy soars over each note flawlessly. Then we get the true standouts - SILLY, a quiet heartfelt ballad of pain and hurt in a relationship where Niecy uses raw emotion with her angelic voice to leave the listener breathless. And STRANGERS is a huge haunting ballad where her multi ocatave voice goes to levels even she has never gone before. It is truly mezmerizing. From beginning to end this cd shows a rare musical talent in her prime with the best music to showcase her God given talent. It does make a r@b purist sad that music today does not have many artists who merely sing from the heart like this without overproduction. And BBR gives this album the royal treatment. The remastering is crystal clear. You will hear each ping of the violin and each sigh in her voice. Every inch of this production is remastered beautifully. There are two bonus tracks and in depth liner notes that include a lengthy interview with Niecy herself. This cd is a must have for any musical collection and I highly recommend it. A voice that must be heard.

Each and every song has a great melody and she sings them like she owns them. Unlike a lot of today's R&B singers, Niecey was the real thing. She stood out like a blazing star back then. Her voice is unmistakable!

On this dynamite project, she gives great songs! Back then, who needed a musical project with 13 songs with at least 8 of them as filler, when you could just punch it through the roof with a solidified 8 perfect songs! On this Cd, you get the sweet, the tasty, the delicious and all for the discriminating listener. I own this CD and it stays in heavy rotation, just at the album did when it first came out. You can't pick one song off this CD that isn't melodic or easy on the ears and spirit.

I have been looking for this CD for a while in the stores and even had quite a wait before receiving it thru Amazon. The CD is a classic from the song bird DW. Great addition to my oldies collection!!!

Deniece Williams..... What can you really say other than she has one of the most angelic voices in the world. She never ever received the praise that she so rightfully deserved in the music industry. "My Melody" is a treasure to listen to over and over again.

Starting from the title track "My Melody"....the rhythme arrangements and harmany that Thom Bell put together is simply awesome.

"It's Your Conscience", strong and direct delivery that grabs you with the melody and hook.

"Silly", just listen and judge for yourself....simply brilliant.

"Stranger", One of the most powerful beginnings of a song that I have ever heard in my life....Thom Bell really put it down with this track.

"What Two Can Do", laid back and sensual with the delivery that captivates the heart, spirit and opens the mind of what 2 really can do together...(Beautiful Relationship Track).

"You're All That Matters", Well where do I start? The most passionate song that Thom Bell ever wrote and the delivery of Deniece Williams on this track makes you feel so in love with love and the ideal of being in love with that one person that Really, but Really all that matters to you. Best Song she ever recorded (Without A Doubt) Just listen to this track and you will feel like you can't get enough. Simply Brilliant!!!!!

"Suspicious" and "Sweet Surrender" nice fill in songs, I just feel that its so hard to follow up a song like "You're All That Matters" So I guess they are ok for the project.

All In All...purchase this Cd and you will find that you have been missing a true female diva, singer and most importantly....a musical vessel to reignite love in music that has been missing for so long in todays music. Like I said almost 25 years old....and it still touches my heart. Thank You Niecy!!!!!

This album, like most of the good R&B of the early 80s, did not get the recognition it deserved. Suffice it to say that as everything Deniece Williams did in those days, it is sweet and beautiful. You can listen to it as is all the way through, and you will surely be in a good mood when it's over.

I thought this was by far Denice Williams Best albumn of all. Not only does it bring back some great memories to my mind, but others from this time frame aslo. All you have to say do you rememeber "silly" And immediately everyone smiles because they can remember acting that way over someone who they had acrush on at that time. I love this albumn. I can't wait to get it again.

The best complete Lp from this under-praised singer. Her collaboration with super producer Thom Bell (Bell & Creed and Delphonics fame) gave her the best material & feel to this day. From "Silly", "What Two Can Do" & "You're All That Matters" (the hits from the Lp) to the album cuts, this Lp is excellent. I love this sistas voice,period.

Deniece Williams is One Of The Best Female Singers Ever.SHe has so Much Quality,Depth&Range.This Album Highlights all of that&More.Silly is a Timeless Jam.Great Production,Arrangements&Musicianship.but More Importantly What A Great Voice.