Far Beyond Frail
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Ethereal pop
Status:
Most recent release, Welcome to Your Life (2014)
See also:
Far Beyond Frail's site
Comparisons:
Sarah McLachlan, Sixpence none the richer
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Far Beyond Frail's music is sweet and ethereal. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
A Girl, Almost...
Recordings:
- far beyond frail (ep, 2003)
- A Girl, Almost... (ep, 2005)
- Butterfly Sketches (ep, 2007)
- Wonder (EP, 2010)
- Empty City Nights (2011)
- Welcome to Your Life (2014)
far beyond frail
Release info:
2003—Still Life Music—FBF6138
Availability:
See Far Beyond Frail's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Sharlynn Verner
David J. Cecil
Comments:
The first Far Beyond Frail ep sees the duo making pleasant, vaguely ethereal pop with very nice vocals. Sharylynn Verner has a way with her singing that's airy and lovely. David J. Cecil's songs are here at least reminiscent of Sixpence none the Richer.
"Minnesota" is a standout with just a soft backing and Verner emoting nicely. The duo is still finding their voice here. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
A Girl, Almost...
Release info:
2005—Still Life Music
Availability:
See Far Beyond Frail's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Sharlynn Verner
David J. Cecil
Guest artists:
Lester Estelle, Jr.—drums
Kevin Jones—pedal steel
Produced by:
David Cecil
Comments:
The second Far Beyond Frail ep sees Verner having a share in the songwriting and the sound is more confident. The dreamy mood of the first ep is echoed but the songs are a little darker. "I think you know by now" sees Verner sing nicely to a sweet melody and a guitar wails a little. "Run away" is a little like Sarah McLachlan in her most intriguing phase. Verner sings like a siren and Cecil supports her well. "Screaming on the inside" closes the ep on a dark but compelling note. It's a great little ep. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Butterfly Sketches
Release info:
2007—Still Life Music
Availability:
See Far Beyond Frail's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Sharlynn Verner—vocals, piano
David J. Cecil—electric guitars, acoustic guitars
Guest artists:
Ric Hordinski—electric guitar, keyboards, programming
Josh Seurkamp—drums
Amos Heller—bass guitar
Produced by:
Ric Hordinski
Comments:
The new ep by Far Beyond Frail continues the band's evolution and has a bright, soft sound. "Portland" is an up-tempo gem. "Touch" is sensuous and has a melody that's fluid and sweet. Far Beyond Frail's songs are radio-friendly without sacrificing any integrity. "Indigo" is a ballad that's well handled. Another solid ep, in short. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to stjarnell@yahoo.com for work on this entry.
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