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Closer To Now by Anna Cheek
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fave it Folk Rock | like Joni
14 tracks | 51 minutes
Released Jan 2003
on Anna Cheek
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:42 All Too Well lyrics BUY MP3 05:42 All Too Well lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:42 All Too Well
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 As I Fade Away lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 As I Fade Away lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 As I Fade Away
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:57 Close to You Now lyrics BUY MP3 03:57 Close to You Now lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:57 Close to You Now
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:44 Cold Fall Day lyrics BUY MP3 04:44 Cold Fall Day lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:44 Cold Fall Day
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:34 Run So Fast lyrics BUY MP3 02:34 Run So Fast lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:34 Run So Fast
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:17 River lyrics BUY MP3 03:17 River lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:17 River
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:54 I Didn't Know lyrics BUY MP3 03:54 I Didn't Know lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:54 I Didn't Know
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:09 Oh So Good lyrics BUY MP3 03:09 Oh So Good lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:09 Oh So Good
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:06 Black Dress lyrics BUY MP3 05:06 Black Dress lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:06 Black Dress
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:17 Sweet Sister Star lyrics BUY MP3 02:17 Sweet Sister Star lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:17 Sweet Sister Star
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:33 On My Mind lyrics BUY MP3 03:33 On My Mind lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:33 On My Mind
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:43 Away From You lyrics BUY MP3 03:43 Away From You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:43 Away From You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:15 Home lyrics BUY MP3 04:15 Home lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:15 Home
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:04 Piece of Heaven lyrics BUY MP3 02:04 Piece of Heaven lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:04 Piece of Heaven
A distinctly musical and eclectic blend of introspective folk, rock, jazz, classical and blues-- an introduction to the unique songwriting and expressiveness of Anna.
Bio / Background
Described by some as, "Eartha Kitt meets Rikki Lee Jones" - Anna, with her unusual, distinctive voice and her intimate songwriting style, has been attracting attention and gathering fans. A classically trained pianist, her songs and her personal approach to expressing her lyrics provide a very "real" listening opportunity, both in live and recorded performances.
Anna was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to Canada where she studied music at The Royal Conservatory of Music. An avid fan of many genres of music, Anna began songwriting at a very young age and has always been particularly interested in drawing from various musical styles to create her own personal sound.
Currently Anna lives in the Woodstock, NY area and with the help of some amazing Woodstock talent, (Carl Adami, Robbie Dupree, Robert Frazza, Tony Levin, Donna Lewis, Jim Weider and others), Anna's CD, "Closer to Now", is now available. Look for Anna's next release sometime this spring.
↓ more ↓This refreshing singer-songwriter stands on her own for many reasons, notably as a classically-trained pianist with a unique, earthy vocal-ese. Not one to be compared to today's pre-fab "pop tarts", Ms. Cheek's songs are introspective and honest. With an excellent touring band... her appearances are captivating and never boring
~ DJ Wavy Davy, Reviewer, Chronogram Magazine
"When you put Cheek's CD in motion, you're bound for an almost seamless ride through a blended mixture of musical terrains which center on Anna's voice and piano... The distinct, smoky and finely grained voice... weaves in the flow with character, depth and implication. The effect of her delivery creates a voice with deeper and more interesting elements of beauty than most of the pretty vocals we are used to in contemporary popular music... When the spin of the disk has ceased, we can recognize that, within its motion, it has transmitted notice of the arrival on the scene of an extraordinary talent... " ~ Gary Alexander, Woodstock Times
"My God, this is impressive... Anna's voice scares me!!! Intrigued by a voice that reminded my of one of the genius voices of pop I can think of: Nico and the godlike Marianne Faithful... Anna's best friend must be the piano... No words for this one except that I'm speechless. " ~ Didier Becu, Reviewer, The Original Sin, Belgium
"Among those on the bill are pianist and songwriter Anna Cheek, who must be getting tired of endless comparisons to everyone from Ricki Lee Jones to Lucinda Williams, since her work is silky, mysterious and, as evidenced on her Closer to Now, absolutely her own..."
~ Bob Margolis, Woodstock Times
"One of the most intriguing and enjoyable albums I have heard recently. Anna's dusky, expressive voice is a unique and captivating element that adds depth to an already rich production. Her music and lyrics are honest, interesting and well-crafted and appeal on both an intellectual and emotional level."
~ Steve Stiert, Publisher, HVmusic.com
"This talented pianist-singer-songwriter draws comparison to everyone from Marianne Faithfull to Imogen Heap. But the nearly 20 tracks on her new CD Closer to Now, (Chestnut Records) confirm her inviting voice and personal, original style...." ~ DJ Wavy Davy, Reviewer, Chronogram Magazine
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