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5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple Yet Beautiful, January 8, 2005
This review is from: Wheatfield With Crows (Audio CD)
I heard about Tim Harrison through an album I have of Enoch Kent (a gruff sounding Scotsman. But I love his voice). That's how I often find out about other singers who aren't well known. Tim backs up Enoch instrumentally on his recordings and also have a recording studio together. I took a gamble on this one, because Amazon didn't have any samples of his music to listen to. (After I received the CD, I discovered his website - www.timharrison.ca -- where there are music samples than can be heard.) His music style is simple, but his songs are complex and personally involving.
Too many musicians rely on synthesizers, or a lot of other modern instrumentation. Very often, those additions obscure the singer and the song's message. Tim prefers to use a lot of acoustic instruments (guitar, harp, and mandolin), which I find refreshing. Sticking with those instruments seems to be a lost art these days. Also, with his clear singing voice, it's easy to understand his lyrics. I fell in love with his music instantly. Once you hear him yourself, you'll understand why. His music is honest, natural, and beautiful to listen to. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who likes folk music by a quality, talented performer. You won't be disappointed.
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