Flow

Lynne Fiddmont

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tenure Records
• ASIN: B000QEILL0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #229,283 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Holiday

2. Cupid

3. Flow

4. Something I Can Feel

5. Never Really

6. U R Loved

7. Say

8. Feels So Right

9. No Regrets

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Lynne's Record is Hot! She’s been mine for years, now she will be yours too." --Stevie Wonder, April 30, 2006 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

"Flow" is an album overflowing with melodic, jazzy soul songs, love and sweet vibrations, sunny samba rhythms and sensual serenity. Pure contemporary adult jazzy soul of the highest order… simply breathtaking". The music washes over the listener, bathing them in the luxuriant moods of Lynne's divine, sultry voice. Ms. Fiddmont surrounds you in an intimate aural embrace of love, serenity and sensuality. Like sun-ripened summer fruit, the CD bursts open with the care-free samba "Holiday" (produced by bassist Freddie Washington, best known for co-writing Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots," which was also sampled for Will Smith's "Men in Black"). "Flow (The EP Remix Series)," released as the CD's first single through INgrooves and on tastemaker compilations in Europe, has whet the appetites of listeners for Lynne's soul-stirring artistry. Fusing a boppin' groove to catchy, clever lyrics, co-writer and producer Tim Carmon and Lynne hit the mark with a musical combination destined to touch everyone. "Say" (which recalls vintage Rufus meets Minnie Riperton) opens like a Calgon-inspired afternoon daydream before descending into a gentle plea to reignite romance. It features lovely piano work by Mark Stephens. And then there's the intoxicating and mesmerizing "Cupid." "I love the opening lines," Lynne sighs. "'You are the song that my soul sings / You give my melody a meaning.' I'm a hopeless romantic. That's how I look at the possibilities of love. The idea that it can exist is so inspiring." Another love wrinkle can be found on "Feels So Right." "That's my sexy song," Lynne chuckles. "It reminds me of some ol' Isley Brothers! I really struggled with putting this on the record...but as writers, we must be free enough to discuss all aspects of human frailties and realities. Sometimes we need to examine things we don't always like about ourselves." The reverently introspective "Never Really" is actually the first song Lynne ever placed as a songwriter on another artist's album. This song originally appeared on pop star Tyler Collins' 1992 album, Tyler. Lynne's new arrangement takes some sumptuous new harmonic detours (check the coda), lending even deeper resonance to the soul searching of the lyric. Flow's one cover song is the CD's closer "No Regrets," which young Lynne discovered on a 1976 recording by Phoebe Snow (it was also recorded earlier by Ella Fitzgerald). It's the second song that Lynne ever sang in public. Swingin' in a sultry, sassy mode supported by a trio of piano, bass and drums, Lynne proves her jazz roots with aplomb here while also sharing another truism of her life philosophy. Blue notes of bittersweet déjà vu fill Lynne's breathtaking new acoustic version of "U R Loved," a Quiet Storm classic that she first recorded in 1991 with her former husband Wayne Linsey (under the Duo name "Linsey") on their CD, Perfect Love. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smoothjazz.com Review, November 16, 2006

By	Sandy Shore (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Flow (Audio CD)

What a stellar CD! I've seen the name Lynne Fiddmont on liner notes for years as a background singer for artists from Stevie Wonder to Norman Brown, but I had no idea how spectacular she would be as the star of her own show! FLOW is a deliciously mellow urban/jazz release that should put Ms. Fiddmont right out front where she belongs. She's treated us to eight outstanding originals and one jazz classic (the swinging "No Regrets"). Nothing but the good stuff here, from the festive Latin-flavored opener "Holiday" to the sensually tasty "Cupid" to the ambrosial ballad "U R Loved," just to mention a few. FLOW is more than just an album and song title. As Lynne puts it, "Flow is the developing philosophy of my life right now. As things occur, you can either fight them or go with them, figuring out solutions and making the best of a challenging situation." Judging from this most excellent solo debut, she has more than overcome whatever challenges stood between her and this outstanding collection of tunes, and must be incredibly proud of the results. Her voice is unique, but if I were to suggest comparisons, names that come to mind are Deneice Williams, Minnie Riperton, and Corinne Bailey Rae. I'm picky when it comes to vocals for the Smooth Jazz format, so trust me when I tell you that Lynne Fiddmont is a perfect fit. Expect big things from her in the future and get into the FLOW now! ~ SCOTT O'BRIEN

4.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift for all occasions , March 19, 2008

By	Delton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flow (Audio CD)

When I first heard this CD on My Space the compassion and purity overwhelmed me. Who would have thought that I would meet the artist weeks later at a Grammy event and have the opportunity to share my thoughts with her in person. You and all your friends will thoroughly enjoy this retrospective of "good music." And if you get a chance to see Lynn perform live (for instance, Smooth Jazz Cruise 2009) I guarantee that you will have a wonderful time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Something I can feel.........................Flowing smoothly!, May 21, 2007

By	M. Lymore "soulzkidd" (Seattle, Washington United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Flow (Audio CD)

Lynne Fiddmont.........wonderful singing from a wonderful artist. I'm so glad good soul music is coming back.