Tracy Fehr - Over My Head

Published Thursday 10th May 2012
Tracy Fehr - Over My Head
Tracy Fehr - Over My Head

STYLE: Classical
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 120530-18748
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Steven Whitehead

Although we have classified this release as classical this reflects the singer's training and quality of voice more than the content, which is decidedly and enjoyably eclectic. Tracy is a Canadian coloratura soprano who is using this album to raise funds to support a project to help single mothers in North Africa. However it would be patronising to urge readers to buy a copy just because it is for a good cause as there is much to commend it as a work in its own right. Miss Fehr opens with an unaccompanied "Over My Head" which showcases both her Christian faith - she sings as though she means it - and her beautiful voice. It is a bold statement and grabs our attention. She follows it up with her own version of the same song, using some of the same lyrics but her own tune under the title "Music In The Air". These two pieces set the scene, as we continue with a mix of the well known and the new and also move across genres from the Gospel classic "Wade In The Water" to the contemporary classic of Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu", the secular "Flower Duet" by Delibes and Gershwin's "Summertime". Although her own songs are melodic and catchy they do not quite stand comparison with some of the standards on offer but we applaud the attempt. However it is Tracy's voice that lingers in the memory: there is perhaps more ice than fire in it but the purity of tone and excellent phrasing makes for a memorable recital that is worth seeking out, especially as your money is going to help a worthwhile project.

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