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| Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine Stephanie P. Ledgin One of the most enduring qualities of traditional music is the "family tradition" portion of its definition. Carrying on in the spirit of his mother, the legendary Ola Belle Reed, Dave Reed has released a portrait of his faith in words and music in an album of what he calls bluegrass Gospel. Yet these songs have a wider reach; they reflect a colorful tapestry of roots-edged music. Eleven songs were composed by Dave, while six are from Ola Belle's songbook. With a message throughout of looking to a higher power, Reed sings praises in a lively, lilting style. He gives a powerful nod to his mother's music, completing and continuing the family legacy. His clear, resonant voice is immediately engaging. There is a special delight in Dave's portrayal of his mother's songs. "Every Step" seems to say "Listen, Morn, this is for you." He gives a powerhouse, bluesy rendition of her "I Was Hungry." It exemplifies both his and his mom's versatility and little care for genre boundaries. Dave delivers Ola Belle's "My Epitaph" in a rich resonant voice, while a real treat is the hopeful "Tear Down the Fences." Turning to Dave's originals, "Power Supply" is a delightfully novel take on communicating with God, whose telephone line s never busy. "Preacher Song" and "Guidng Light" are strong statements, rendered in a light pop style. "Paid in Full" is decidedly newgrass. All make you smile and leave you wanting to hear more. "He Threw Away the Mold" Dave dedicates to his wife. "Noah's Animals" is a creative retelling of the Bible story, with sound effects of ark building, rain pouring down and animals braying and barking. Dave goes out with a roaring banjo instrumental, "Rejoice." The entire CD is pure joy, inspiring and appealing to any age. Order: Lyrics:
Sing Me A Song Won't you sing me a song As I travel through this life Won't you sing me a song When I reach the other shore Won't you sing me a song |
| My Hero Words and Music by Dave Reed © 2003 DRP Music (BMI) DAVE REED vocals, guitar, mandolin Everybody has someone they love And as the years start passing by I still have my hero And when life is over and we have passed on Guiding Light There is a straight and narrow path There's a light that shines so bright I was deep and bound in sin There's a light that shines so bright |
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"Since migrating from Cambridge,
Mass to Nashville some three decades ago, Mark Brine has carved out a strong
reputation as an uncompromising traditionalist on the country music scene which
has made him one of the elder statesmen of Americana."
-- Shaun Dale, Cosmik Debris Magazine
"I could listen to him sing all night long – he does a good job that boy does." -- Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree "A fine young man who I think has a great future." -- Hank Snow, Grand Ole Opry "Brine could easily have been added to the cast of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' without raising an eyebrow. He belongs to that group of artists whose individuality and quirkiness consign them to the periphery of what's commercially viable. But God bless him for not just being another cog in the musical wheel." -- James McSweeney, Flyin Shoes |
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"Brine writes wonderful story songs about ordinary people
and ordinary places. To tell these stories, Mark has a voice that is
as comfortable as a favourite coat."
-- Pete Smith, Country Music Round Up "I think what makes Mark Brine such a gifted songwriter/storyteller is the fact that he seems to be such an obvious fan of many genres of music. He's someone who is like a sponge when it comes to reintegrating influences into his own work." -- Gail Worley, Ink 19 "His career has pursued the path of a truly independent artist - someone who follows his soul and does things his own way – his ability to write and produce has made his name synonymous with quality." -- Doug Floyd, AltCountryTab.com ©2004 Mark Brine Music. All rights reserved. |