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Amanda Tosoff: Earth Voices
ByAmanda Tosoff
pianob.1983
The list of subjects and styles, both in words and music, varies widely on this playlist. But this is no slapdash selection thrown together at will. Reason provides a place of purpose for everything in the mix. "A Dream Within a Dream," featuring vocalist

Emilie-Claire Barlow
vocalsb.1976
Robin Dann
vocals
Luciana Souza
vocals
Michelle Willis
vocalsAlex Samaras
vocals
Kurt Elling
vocalsb.1967
While each of the aforementioned pieces arrives from different angles, their themes almost seem to be working in sympathy, building toward "Oh, Life." Vocalist

Laila Biali
piano and vocalsLydia Persaud
vocals
Joni Mitchell
vocalsb.1943
Felicity WIlliams
vocalsDespite the dizzying array of influences that inform Earth Voices, there's remarkable consistency and clarity across this program. Tosoff never seems far from home, regardless of reach, and her vision for how to shape these poems and pieces (through her writing and playing), what each represents, and who to tap to bring each one to life, proves profound. Whether taken as a broad glance at authentic existence, a clear address on a compatibility of art forms or a survey of some of Canada's most notable vocal and instrumental talent(s), Earth Voices earns high marks. ">
Track Listing
1. A Dream Within a Dream (feat. Emilie-Claire Barlow) 2. Sonnet 49 (feat. Robin Dann) 3. Here and Heaven (feat. Michelle Willis & Alex Samaras) 4. Birdwings (feat. Alex Samaras) 5. Oh, Life (feat. Laila Biali & Alex Samaras) 6. The Fiddle and the Drum (feat. Lydia Persaud) 7. To a Stranger (feat. Felicity Williams w/ strings) 8. Finis (feat. Emilie-Claire Barlow) Vocalists and composers listed above. Music arranged by Amanda Tosoff
Personnel
Amanda Tosoff
pianoKelly Jefferson
saxophone, tenorAllison Au
saxophone, altoAline Homzy
violinBeth Silver
celloJeremy Potts
violinLaurence Schaufele
violaAlex Goodman
guitarJon Maharaj
bassMorgan Childs
drumsEmilie-Claire Barlow
vocalsRobin Dann
vocalsMichelle Willis
vocalsLaila Biali
piano and vocalsLydia Persaud
vocalsFelicity WIlliams
vocalsAlex Samaras
vocalsAdditional Instrumentation
Produced by Amanda Tosoff & David Hermiston Engineered & mixed by David Hermiston Recorded at Revolution Recording Mastered by Jo?o Carvalho Art by Sonia Beckwith
Album information
Title: Earth Voices | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Empress Music Group
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