Search - Emma Ninel :: Upstairsinsidebeyond

A hidden gem

Dan Frunza | 06/28/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In a world obsessed with autotune and effects layered on top of each other it seems there is no place for meditative songs. Singer-songwriters rely heavily on their looks or flashy videos, carefully designed to appeal to teenagers only. You have to look very carefully to find hidden treasures like this album: quiet songs only for voice and piano. It seems like almost no postproduction was applied, except extra vocal harmonies here and there. This singer doesn't need autotune either - she sings incredibly clean and beautiful. With her jazz background she leans toward the more easy accessible songs but don't be fooled by simplicity: they are meant to help you relax. A beautiful album for a stressed listener."