Kristin Chenoweth - As I Am
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Artist: Kristin ChenowethEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-04-05
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- It Will Be Me
- Word of God Speak
- Because He Lives
- Abide in Me
- Borrowed Angels
- There Will Never Be Another
- Poor, Wayfaring Stranger
- Joyful, Joyful
- The Song Remembers When
- Power
- Just as I Am
- Upon This Rock
- Taylor, The Latte Boy [*]
Free Music Notes for As I Am
Free Music Review: I actually like this CD more each time I listen to it.
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a huge fan of Kristin Chenoweth. I've seen her in Wicked (actually I flew the 3000 miles to NYC for that purpose), listened to her segments on "A Prairie Home Companion" and have purchased as many of her Cast Albums as I can get my hands on. In contrast to "Let Yourself Go," an album full of character songs and B'way hits form the '30s and '40s, "As I Am" is more of a worship CD. I'm not a devout Christian, and bought this album thinking it was a mix of genres. Of course, it helps that two of my favourite songs (Taylor, the Latte Boy; and Poor Wayfaring Stranger) are on here. I've never been a fan of Christian contemporary music because it has always seemed a little corny. Fortunately, this album is much more earnest and accesible than much Christian Contemporary music I have heard previously (mostly on road trips up the Valley, past cows and grass, where the only radio stations are either in Spanish or are Christian rock, and sometimes a combination!).
The first song, originally recorded by Faith Hill, sounds so different when Kristin sings it. I actually like it just as much in a different way. It's not a "romantic" song when Kristin sings it, but still holds as much passion. "Word of God Speak" is one of the best songs because it is just so simple. It is easy to relate to. If you ever have one of those days when everything has been so loud, so wrong, so challenging that you just want to lie on your bed and listen to the silence around you, this is the song to listen to first. It is amazing how much it makes me think about my self-worth and what is important in life. "Because He Lives" is more mundane, but still inspirational. I am more touched by "Abide in Me," most likely because I've yet to commit myself to Jesus. It is gentle and melodic, not to mention inspirational and comforting.
The next few songs have a bit of that Oklahoma gal (like "It WIll Be Me") and are so sweet and thoughtful. "Borrowed Angels" and "There Will Never Be Another" show a lot of Kristin's voice as well.
"Poor Wayfarin' Stranger" has always been one of my favourite songs. The melody is so intense, and it provides such comfort. The arrangement Kristin sings is so different than others I've heard; very cool and dusty. Like sunset in Arizona, I guess. In contrast, I've never liked "Joyful, Joyful" and I still don't. I think it was overdone on this album, and doesn't fit in with the rest of the songs. I understand the value if has for Kristin, as it is the first song she learned on the piano.
The last four songs are better. "The Song Remembers When" departs a little from the overall theme of the album, but fits in nicely sound wise. It is a very sweet, earnest song about old flames. I like "Power" becuase it is so Pop and fun, and you could tell that Kristin just had a blast recoding and mixing it! Perfect for going to the beach after going to church. "Just As I Am" is beautiful, classic, and all around lovely. It reminds me of a carol. Then Kristin has some vocal fun with "Upon this Rock" and the amazing lyrics. It is an inspirational song, which for some reason reminds of the writings of C.S. Lewis.
Now, my favourite song of Kristin's is "Taylor, The Latte Boy." It is so cute, and in context of the whole album, adds a little frivoloty (spelling?) that reminds us to cherish the little things. I just wish I had a "Taylor." And yes, I am a latte addict. "Grande percent Latte, please! With 2 'sugar-in-the-raw's." and occasionally "extra foam."
** Overall **
I recommend this album to anybody who loves Kristin's voice, or who needs an inspirational album to help get through those days when you are full of doubts. If you are strictly into opera and/or Broadway, this album isn't for you. Also, if you *hate /detest /loathe /are allergic to* anything that resembles something slightly more on the country-ish side of pop, then you *may* not like *some* of the songs.
It is a very good album. Everytime I listen to it I like it more.
As I Am Poster
Television viewers know her as The West Wing's opinionated deputy press secretary Annabeth Schott, while Broadway aficionados are familiar with her Tony-winning work in Wicked and the revival of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, as well as the successful 2001 American Songbook anthology, Let Yourself Go. But on this eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary gospel anthems and related songs, songstress Kristen Chenoweth claims a bold return to her spiritual roots. Her chameleonic, crystalline soprano lights up the beloved title track standard and the Gaither's modern inspirationals "Because He Lives" and "Upon This Rock" with a deft, Broadway-bred sense of drama. Yet her voice remains supple enough to impart country charms to "It Will Be Me," "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" and Amy Lee Grant's "There Will Never Be Another." One-woman pop songwriting empire Diane Warren offer Chenoweth a typically melodramatic showcase on the spiritually generic "Borrowed Angels," while the unfortunate "Joyful, Joyful" once again proves Ludwig van still doesn't need any lyrical help with "Ode to Joy," thank you. The album's bonus cut, "Taylor, the Latte Boy," closes out the album on an upbeat note of playful, romantic innocence. --Jerry McCulleyBroadway & Vocalists Music CDs
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