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"Bekki's first album is an elegant and emotive selection of
instrumental melodies, that begs a new music classification. One should hesitate to lumber
Elysian Fields with a label of either New Age or Electronica, because unlike most other
New Age albums, this one is not filled with airy-fairy notes of meaningless purpose, and
it's not really Electronica either - no Kraftwerky-jerky random robotic drumbeats or thin
reedy synthetic notes.
Bekki does make liberal use of synthesizers and samplers, but the songs are skillfully
layered and structured as you would expect a Beethoven, Mahler or Brahms symphony, not a
drug-induced coma, as per some Electronica it has been my misfortune to listen to. What
strikes me as especially odd, is that Bekki is signed to an Ambient label - AD Music - led
by the very ambient David Wright. The selections I have acquired from the other artists
signed to this label are good, to be sure, but none have the flair, the love of melody and
the structural purpose that Bekki's compositions do. Bekki is just not really Ambient -
the love of a good tune makes mock of that classification too.
So what classification should Elysian Fields be given? Well, perhaps New Symphonic?
Whatever the classification, expect from Elysian Fields a gradual build up of many
cumulative melodies that seem to grow upon your ears like the successive courses of a very
expensive French restaurant - until you are replete, not over-stuffed, and completely
satisfied with your experience. This is a must-buy album, well deserving of five stars. It
deserves six". (D. Noble, Canada). |
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| "This really is the best music I have ever heard. It has got
everything - luscious melodies which almost border on classical, sometimes even fused with
up to date dance beats. If you can imagine a cross between Andy Pickford, Vangelis and
Mozart you just about have it. All I can say is buy it or regret it. Bekki Williams is
certainly a name to watch out for" (L. Jennett, UK). |
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| "Wonderful. Her music is so soothing and melodic, puts you in
another world". (Glen Ellen, CA). |
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| "Sublime soundscapes. A terrific achievement. It's rare that
New-Agey music can actually make you feel emotions, but this one succeeds in splendid
fashion and had me close to tears in several places whilst making me want to laugh out
loud and hug someone in others. I love it!" (Jason Mellor, UK). |
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| "Excellent. This CD is great, the lady is very talented indeed.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys instrumental music with a classical touch". (Claire
Thompson, Dublin). |
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