Meredith Blis
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Pop/rock
Status:
Most recent releases, Tranquil Light: Music for Meditation, Relaxation & Yoga Volume 1 (2018)
See also:
Meredith Blis's site
Comparisons:
Other piano pop artists in the Tori Amos vein
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Piano-based pop with vocals the shifts effortlessly between a gentle raspy croon and brassy strength. The songs (or at least the choruses) tend toward the anthemic. Meredith Blis has something to say, and uses her catchy pop music and her emotionally evocative voice as a vehicle for her messages. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Recommended first album:
Let it Rain is the first we've heard
Recordings:
- Fearless (2002)
- A Purple Kind of Blue (2005)
- Let it Rain (2008)
- Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful (single, 2017)
- Shine Again (single, 2017)
- Tranquil Light: Music for Meditation, Relaxation & Yoga Volume 1 (2018)
Let it Rain
Release info:
2008—Purple Sky Records—BLI002
Availability:
See Meredith Blis's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended for pop fans
Group members:
Meredith Blis—vocals, piano, backing vocals
Guest artists:
Larry Mitchell—guitar, electric bass, drums
Mark Clark—drums (2, 3, 8, 9)
CHase Morrison—celloKate Worman—violin, violia
Rachaael Penn—backing vocals
Produced by:
Larry Mitchell
Comments:
This is a strong, highly emotive collection of songs with a pop energy. The songs are very nicely arranged, with of dynamic range. The lyrics are full of messages—there are many lines like "Too much fear, Not enough love"; most listeners will agree with her messages—it's hard not to—and many may find the album inspirational though some will be put off by its didactic focus. One track is a special track in support of R.A.I.N.N., and part of the album's proceeds go to support that organization. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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