Swimming Deeper

Chicago Tribune
Jamie O’Reilly’s voice is “ a shiny, versatile instrument that knows how to caress as well as trumpet.”

Product Description:
A soulful, sensual collection of songs of a woman's dreams and daydreams, Swimming Deeper features Jamie's warm alto on 12 cuts rooted in American folk tradition, yet expansive, moving and original in lyric and melody.

The fruit of Jamie's seven year musical collaboration with Michael Smith (with whom she recently starred in the popular musical revue Hello Dali: From the Sublime to the Surreal at Victory Gardens in Chicago) the songs of Swimming Deeper reflect the next chapter for O'Reilly after her departure from the Irish folk music scene. These are introspective, sensual songs that plumb the depths of a woman's self: growing older, love and adventure, the sweet and sublime mysteries of life. The songs highlight Jamie's artistic influences: poetry, ethnic music and the vocal stylings of such legends as Joan Baez, while featuring a performance style that is uniquely her own.

Jamie co-wrote some songs with Smith, providing lyrics: The House that is You, Hombre del Mundo, Solamente, or found poetry: Queen of the Four Fires (Song for Saint Bridgid), The Flowering Henna, (from the Shulamite variation of the Songs of Songs), and Gabriela Mistral's The Swallow. Also included: Waving to Picasso from Hello Dali, songs from Smith's music for The Snow Queen and traditional ballads Annie Laurie and The Riddle Song. Jamie harmonizes with herself, and Michael Smith's guitar arrangements provide a subtle, sophisticated accompaniment.

Swimming Deeper

Swimming Deeper,Jamie O'Reilly,J. O'Reilly Productions,O'Reilly sings warm, soulful ballads with Smith adding depth and texture on several guitar tracks.

Average customer rating: from the soul... Jamie O'Reilly goes deeper

Swimming Deeper Jamie O'Reilly Manufacturer: J. O'Reilly Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000058AJV Release Date: 2001-01-18

Tracks:

1. The Flowering Henna
2. Waving to Picasso
3. Golden Comb (from the Snow Queen)
4. Case of the Smarts(from the Snow Queen)
5. The House That is You
6. Hombre Del Mundo
7. The Swallow
8. The Riddle Song
9. Queen of the Four Fires
10. Solamente
11. A Wanderer Am I
12. Annie Laurie

Album Description

A soulful, sensual collection of songs of a woman's dreams and daydreams, Swimming Deeper features Jamie's warm alto on 12 cuts rooted in American folk tradition, yet expansive, moving and original in lyric and melody.

The fruit of Jamie's seven year musical collaboration with Michael Smith (with whom she recently starred in the popular musical revue Hello Dali: From the Sublime to the Surreal at Victory Gardens in Chicago) the songs of Swimming Deeper reflect the next chapter for O'Reilly after her departure from the Irish folk music scene. These are introspective, sensual songs that plumb the depths of a woman's self: growing older, love and adventure, the sweet and sublime mysteries of life. The songs highlight Jamie's artistic influences: poetry, ethnic music and the vocal stylings of such legends as Joan Baez, while featuring a performance style that is uniquely her own.

Jamie co-wrote some songs with Smith, providing lyrics: The House that is You, Hombre del Mundo, Solamente, or found poetry: Queen of the Four Fires (Song for Saint Bridgid), The Flowering Henna, (from the Shulamite variation of the Songs of Songs), and Gabriela Mistral's The Swallow. Also included: Waving to Picasso from Hello Dali, songs from Smith's music for The Snow Queen and traditional ballads Annie Laurie and The Riddle Song. Jamie harmonizes with herself, and Michael Smith's guitar arrangements provide a subtle, sophisticated accompaniment.

Customer Reviews:

from the soul..........2001-11-09

jamie o'reilly is no mere singer. she is a story teller, an interpretator and actress, whose warm and gentle voice brings joy to the listener. Her "Annie Laurie" reflects the
soulful singing of generations past.
Looking forward to the next album...

Jamie O'Reilly goes deeper.......2001-01-22

Jamie O'Reilly's new cd is a complete listening pleasure for any Sunday afternoon. I found myself humming "The Riddle Song" and singing along to the standard ballad "Annie Laurie". Michael Smith's "The Snow Queen" excerpts and the token "Waving to Picasso" from their show "Hello: Dali" left me wanting to hear more. I could listen to Jamie sing all day. Although she bills herself as an alto on this recording, it is her crystal clear, warm high notes that tug at my heart strings everytime.

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