Vanessa Carlton - Harmonium
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Free Music Review: Harmonium
Hit: 5 Stars
What a brilliant album. Beautiful lyrics and music, and very different from any other album; strange but nice lyrics, alot of talant no one knew Vanessa Carlton had. In my opinion, the best song on this album is 'Private Radio', 'Annie' and 'Half A Week Before The Winter' are also both beautiful and unique songs. I didn't expect this album to be anything like it is; but it's brilliant and i am very pleased with it. Definetly a five star album, anyone who says otherwise does not know good music. Free Music Review: In a world of pandamoniam find harmony within Varnessa Carlton's supearlative Harmonium you no longer need to go 1000 miles for
Hit: 5 Stars
With her inert ability to hit all of the right cords, Vanessa Carlton had us all walk 1000 miles in 2002 as she begun the monotonous single track strain to make a hit and keep her on the road to success others cannot follow. In planting her foot firmly on the accelerator pedel and leaving other performers in the dust, Vanessa has travelled stedily with her fans embroiled in emotion with a willingness to follow wherever she leads. Vanessa Carlton has been invariably leaving everyone awash with desire, like footprints in the sand being swollowed up by the ocean, and leaving a trail of breadcrumbs imploring us all to 'Be Not Nobody' leading us finally to her 'Harmonium' that's worth the wait.
Immersing the listener in an eloquently flowing 'Harmonium' from the very beginning, Vanessa Carlton ignites a dorment spark within me and hopefully other listeners that leads me again into her enticing wild irresistible world where dreams unfurl and secrets are kept within the walls of 'White Houses' where no 'Desperate Housewives' reside, but a facade is exposed. With delicate beauty and accuracy for a lover's first time, she paints a haunting, playful picture with skillful words in which to fill her stupendous second album, leaving an infectious beat in our hearts and words we'll chant always. I am plucked like a delicate flower, for a corsage on Vanessa's dress as she takes my hand and I give her a passionate kiss. Infurled in the trance of her eyes, I linger. Her web of sticky threads holds me fast in an embrace we never want to escape. You'll stay as enthralled as I was as the music plays and I'm led on a dance with Vanessa leading any restless, unconvinced souls to peace and harmony with her. At the end leaving me forever intriuged how Vanessa has pulled off this incredible feat and wanting more. All in the pursuit to make beautiful music fans like myself will adore as it stands the test of time.
Free Music Review: Before I write, keep in mind I listened to the CD straight through with minor interruptions.
Hit: 4 Stars
But beforehand I've spun this thing out!!
White Houses - A new life for Vanessa. I actually believed she had 5 personalities. But now I think she actually lived with Jenny and stuff. The piano is simple but it gets the job done. And to this day I still can't play it by ear. But don't bother trying to tell me to get the book--I did that for the first CD and it barely helps--too confusing!! *cough cough*
Basically, the memory of them didn't fade and it clings to her mind. She's a very sarcastic chick on this one. "In WHITE houses" Vanessa stresses. "In WHITE houses." This stuff only would happen in a perfect world. 9/10
Who's to Say? - A personal favorite of mine. I even think I loved it ever since my first spin. It's pretty much a sad song highlighting topics that indeed tested Vanessa's limits--ballet, her parents, a new love, etc...Through it all, I find it inspirational like I found "A thousand miles", but to a lesser degree.
It's a fine song indeed. 10/10
Annie - This track blew me away the first time I heard it. The CD's tone gets a bit darker now. Not overly, just a taste.
"Annie" is a girl who is sick and also happens to be a fan. Vanessa expresses her feelings of sadness about her here. Nothing but truth spills from her mouth--Good and "bad".
Out of the darkness comes a heartfelt track. 8/10
San Fransisco - This is the first track here that showcases Vanessa *truly* happy. I love the way it was made to give you the feel of San Fran a bit--all the sounds transports you to a lake or something. It can be a little quiet, possibly dull to some. 8/10
Afterglow - "C G E" are the notes that get played over and over in this great track. BUM, BAH, DUM! I love it. Anyway, darkness has arrived with this track. While it lingers I'm going to guess her situation here: Her boyfriend, Steven went out somewhere and left her home alone and she decides to cut herself for whatever reason, releasing some stress. But besides that, the track is nice, pretty piano piece. 10/10
Private Radio - This and Who's To Say? battles constantly as my two favorites. I guess this one takes the cake though, seeing as I find myself bobbing along and singing with it WAY more.
Definitely my favorite piano piece. 10/10
Half A Week before the Winter - I believe this track is about a sex experience--Vanessa's first at that. The piano piece is dark but beautiful. The strings are tight. But I'm not one to mention technical stuff because I play my keyboard by ear, trying not to conform if you know what I mean. Besides, playing from a book is hard anyway;)
Keep that in mind if you haven't noticed by now. 9/10
C'est La Vie - D C# B, B A A sharp. I've been told this title translates to "That's Life" in French.
This piece really upsets me because by ear, it's SO hard to pick up. Vanessa plays a harpsicord which sounds awesome but it's also a very faint sound, in a way. However, with that said it is by far, not a bad track. Just give it more than one listen and it may grow on you. 9/10
Papa - I don't think Half A Week Before The Winter was about her dad and that goes for this track too. It's about the boy she had that "encounter" with. He told her sweet nothings and couldn't back 'em up for nothing.
Vanessa vents pretty well, "Love--Plastic love. You're a genuine wannabe. And you got it all up your blue sleeve."
The piano again sends off a darker vibe but it's to be expected by now.
My favorite part is the ending but this song is probably my least favorite. 7.5/10
She Floats - "Watchin' puddles gather rain, there's no better place to lay." That's my girl!--Sad, depressed, angry. Whatever. We've all been there.
But I like the epic feel this track gives off--Seriously. It's like a super pouty kid that can't be satisfied easily, lol.
"She's as fine as dandelions blowin' in the wind. She's not thinking she's listening."
What more can I say? 10/10
The bonus track:
The Wreckage - The piano is insane here and that's a good thing! As classical as a classical gig could sound piano-wise, The Wreckage is a short and sweet way to sum up the pain the CD tries to project. 9/10
Now that I'm on my way out I'll say that this CD is excellent. But I find that I can't play it just anywhere or anytime. There is always a necessary mood for it.
THANKS FOR LISTENIN'.
Free Music Review: "White Houses"
Hit: 3 Stars
sweet innocent vanessa carlton? I think not. Analize White Houses.
Hint hint, the boy was her first mistake. interesting topic to write about, but i thought she was so innocent.
Free Music Review: IT' S OK
Hit: 2 Stars
IT'S OK , I WOULD SAVE MY $ AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE!