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Chantal Kreviazuk (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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Though comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, and Alanis Morissette remain inevitable, Winnipeg-bred singer and pianist Chantal Kreviazuk gets closer to a style to call her own on her sophomore effort, Colour Moving and Still. The absence of a song as execrable as "God Made Me"--the big hit off her first album, Under These Rocks and Stones--is one major virtue here. Another is her ability to put together a song with a chorus. That puts her ahead of many of the earnest but tuneless singer-songwriters who graced the stage at Lilith Fair in the late '90s. Like another of her heroes, Laura Nyro, Kreviazuk is turning out to be a pop songsmith of the old school. "Dear Life" and "Far Away" both boast big melodies worthy of a Stevie Nicks track on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, and while the self-empowerment message of the single "Before You" may be trite, the sound of it is sweet and buoyant. Even "Soul Searching"--in which Kreviazuk's keening piano part is backed by a mild synth-funk groove--goes for broke in the spaces between the verses. It's too bad Kreviazuk's words are not as bold and engaging as her melodies. Though she strives for the freewheeling, confessional-style poetry of Joni Mitchell, most of the lyrics on Colour Moving and Still are frustratingly opaque. On "Souls," she uses words like "soul" and "covenant" over and over, but the meaning behind them--and, for that matter, the album's unwieldy title--is too difficult to decipher. Likewise, the refrain in "Before You"--"Ever since I met you on a cloudy Monday / I can't believe how much I love the rain"--is clumsy whether or not you catch the reference to Kreviazuk's husband, Our Lady Peace singer Raine Maida. Still, much of Colour Moving and Still is infectious and appealing. The third album will hopefully reveal another quantum leap in Kreviazuk's abilities. --Jason Anderson

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Canadian version of the singer/songwriter's 1999 sophomore album features exclusive artwork. Kreviazuk, a young classically trained pianist from Winnipeg, has been favorably compared to Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette, & Sarah McLachlan. Sony.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and emotional music, Oct 4 2003
This review is from: Colour Moving and Still (Audio CD)
The beauty of this album is understated and completely underappreciated (not by fans of course, only critically). On her second release, "Colour Moving and Still", Chantal Kreviazuk pens ten ethereal and captivating songs, and shows great development of the talent she first presented in "Under These Rocks and Stones".

The entire album is a delight to listen to, and although none of the songs would probably qualify as a "radio hit", there are several standout tracks. The opening song "Blue" overflows with melancholy, yet is also reflective and even strangely uplifting. "Dear Life", "Soul Searching", "M", and "Before You" are all excellent, and the lyrics on songs like "Soul" and "Little Things" are simply incredible.

The bonus disc on the Canadian release is also very entertaining, if a tad too short. It includes the previousy unreleased songs "Feels Like Home", a cover of the Lennon/McCartney beauty "In My Life", and "Leaving on a Jet Plane" (also featured on the "Armageddon" soundtrack) Not necessarily essential, but interesting covers nonetheless.

Chantal is a very gifted musician, and she writes some of the best piano tunes this side of Billy Joel. (very different styles of course, but I invariably compare quality pianists to, of all people, the Piano Man) Meaningful lyrics, lush instrumentation, and a beautiful voice make Chantal one of the best kept secrets coming out of Canada. Give her a few listens and you won't be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and emotive music from Chantal, Oct 3 2003
This review is from: Colour Moving and Still (Audio CD)
The beauty of this album is understated and completely underappreciated (not by fans of course, only critically). On her second release, "Colour Moving and Still", Chantal Kreviazuk pens ten ethereal and captivating songs, and shows great development of the talent she first presented in "Under These Rocks and Stones".

The entire album is a delight to listen to, and although none of the songs would probably qualify as a "radio hit", there are several standout tracks. The opening song "Blue" overflows with melancholy, yet is also reflective and even strangely uplifting. "Dear Life", "Soul Searching", "M", and "Before You" are all excellent, and the lyrics on songs like "Soul" and "Little Things" are simply incredible.

Chantal is a very gifted musician, and she writes some of the best piano tunes this side of Billy Joel. (very different styles of course, but I invariably compare quality pianists to, of all people, the Piano Man) Meaningful lyrics, lush instrumentation, and a beautiful voice make Chantal one of the best kept secrets coming out of Canada. Give her a few listens and you won't be disappointed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars More wonderful music from an unsung singer, Sep 12 2003
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Neil L. Inglis "Lord Starlink" (Bethesda, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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Perhaps one day somebody will explain to me why this remarkable Canadian artist has yet to receive the recognition she richly deserves. In the meantime, use the links provided here to listen to "Blue" and "Souls" -- and then see if you aren't convinced. And then spread the word!
Neil
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