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Rebecca Jean Smith debuts her recording career with Roundabout, which highlights her unique musical articulations on romance and life, and her impressive vocal range. "With the notion that everything is in relation to something else," Smith says, "writing is simple: observe, determine, fantasize, create and don't forget a good glass of wine." Smith has been known to do "stealth writing," in crowded rooms while others are reveling. "I like to write in chaotic situations," she says, "I find it creatively stimulating." On "Landed," we see three sides of her. She is a sultry vixen as she sings, "It was calm, simple with ease and we fell. Barriers undetermined, the plateau of the time, I won't lie, you were one hell of a night." We also hear her stronger vocalizing on the end of each verse, and she let's her vulnerability show as she croons, "why do we fall apart, why is the landing so hard?" This is the beauty of Smith. She calls the south her home, but she is originally from Boston (where she studied piano for six years), just one of the reasons she lives in a constant state of confusion. She has been known to offer an elegant curtsy and toss out an edgy remark simultaneously. Her early days found her being pushed toward the guitar by her love of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Beach Boys, but her music also echoes the great works of Natalie Merchant, Michelle Shocked, Toni Childs, Beth Orton and during one number ("Makeshift"), a countrified Ani DiFranco. She is a well-rounded person, which is reflected in her diverse debut release. On Roundabout, she is reaps the benefit of five years in and around the Atlanta music scene. Her exposure to the incredible sea of talent in this city has inspired her to tap deeper into her own sounds. She is supported by some of Atlanta's finest musicians including Oliver Wood (who co-produced the release with Smith) and Greg Baba of King Johnson and Gaurv of Captain Soularcat. Karl Denson and his bandmates Ron Johnson and John Staten help Smith funk her way through the celebration of an addiction to an ideal companion, "Clear View." David Blackmon lends graceful fiddle to "Makeshift" and "Way," and the elegance of Matt Biven's accordion fits in comfortably with "Way" and "Cavernous Eyes." Roundabout was engineered by Bruce Bennett and Scott Patton of APC Studios. Smith was recently handpicked to open for Chris and Oliver Wood's southern debut. She has shared the stage with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Yonrico Scott Band, Theresa Anderson, Jesse Franklin and Steve Forbert. Her CD release tour is currently in the planning stages and should be announced in the coming weeks. www.rebeccajeansmith.com Check out the artist's website: http://www.rebeccajeansmith.com Track List: 1. take the loss 2. landed 3. sliver skies 4. makeshift 5. shame 6. found 7. roads 8. the way 9. clear view 10. bye 11. cavernous eyes Suggested CDs:Other Genres: |