Music As We Remember It
Wiliam Zaun | Tustin, CA United States | 01/30/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is music as we remember it--melodic and engaging. Jan Daley's voice has a clarity and purity that is unusual in music today. Her beautiful arrangement of "Skylark" showcases the richness and range of her voice. The music she writes reveals a woman who is comfortable enough in the complexity of her personality and experience to reveal her many moods. She is in turn wistful, melancholy, reflective and playful. Her artistry draws you into each song and invites you to experience your own special moments once again. sometimes, as in "Dreamer", her voice is like a caress that holds you softly in the memories the song evokes. The lively tempo of "Come on Daddy" makes you want to tap your toes and dance along. The haunting "I Love You Tonight" is like a gentle loving lullaby.The songs on the CD will wear well over time because they are evocative. Through her mastery of voice, mood and timing Jan gives us music that resonates with our own experiences and unites us in our common humanity--and that is what art is about."