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Colour Moving and Still

Chantal Kreviazuk - Colour Moving and Still Audio CD

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Band: Chantal Kreviazuk
Title: Colour Moving and Still
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Release Date: 2000-05-23
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Blue 2: Dear Life 3: Until We Die 4: Souls 5: Before You 6: M 7: Soul Searching 8: Far Away 9: Eve 10: Little Things

Do Yourself a Favor and Listen to This CD
I absolutely love the cd the very first time I listened to it. I had never heard of Chantal Kreviazuk until my sister let me listen to her Colour Moving and Still CD. I have to admit I didn't care for every song, but even the ones I didn't really care for had good parts to them. I think my first favorite was Soul, then I fell in love with Far Away, and then I really liked M. Her voice has a little bit of Alanis to it but not enough to make it harsh and annoying. No two songs are alike, which is great. I definitely would tell everyone to give this CD a chance.

Beautiful and emotional music
On her second release, "Colour Moving and Still", Chantal Kreviazuk pens ten ethereal and captivating songs, and shows great development of the talent she first presented in "Under These Rocks and Stones". The beauty of this album is understated and completely underappreciated (not by fans of course, only critically).

The entire album is a delight to listen to, and although none of the songs would probably qualify as a "radio hit", there are several standout tracks. The opening song "Blue" overflows with melancholy, yet is also reflective and even strangely uplifting. "Dear Life", "Soul Searching", "M", and "Before You" are all excellent, and the lyrics on songs like "Soul" and "Little Things" are simply incredible.

The bonus disc on the Canadian release is also very entertaining, if a tad too short. It includes the previousy unreleased songs "Feels Like Home", a cover of the Lennon/McCartney beauty "In My Life", and "Leaving on a Jet Plane" (also featured on the "Armageddon" soundtrack) Not necessarily essential, but interesting covers nonetheless.

Chantal is a very gifted musician, and she writes some of the best piano tunes this side of Billy Joel. (very different styles of course, but I invariably compare quality pianists to, of all people, the Piano Man) Meaningful lyrics, lush instrumentation, and a beautiful voice make Chantal one of the best kept secrets coming out of Canada. Give her a few listens and you won't be disappointed.

Soul Searching
It was promoted with the first single, a bubbly song titled "Before You", which has a killer chorus and makes you want to sing along in glee along to its profound words. After the successful debut album, UNDER THESE ROCKS AND STONES, Chantal Kreviazuk returned with a new album in the fall of 1999, titled COLOUR MOVING AND STILL. Another single was "Dear Life", an uptempo song with another great chorus, and some very interesting and unique lyrics. The song is about being consumed by someone even though they are dishonest and untrue. "Blue" opens the album, and its kind of reminiscent of "Wayne", that same level of emotion is evident. It's a strong song to open the album with. The album is still as personal as the first, however I find I keep returning to this album. Her voice intertwins well with the mystical melodies which are amazing. "M" is a beautiful song, telling the story of a young girl who died too young, and trying to cope with the loss. "Soul Searching" is another catchy song with a great chorus that will have you humming and singing along, with very interesting lyrics once again. The song is about someone who is searching for themselves when it's right in front of them who they really are. "Until We Die" is a beautiful song about coping with death. Another standout is "Eve", a song which chronicals the life of the youngest victims that died from AIDS, a courageous child know as Eve. Usually I would pick and choose songs which are better than others on the album, but on this album, all of the songs are so personal and touching in their own ways, that every song is a gem. If you bought the album in Canada when it was released, you might have got the Limited Edition CD that came with it. On that CD were her covers of "Leaving On A Jet Plane" and "Feels Like Home", as well as a track called "In My Life" (not to be confused with her 2002 hit "In This Life"). Chantal is huge in Canada, but hasn't broke through the US yet, I reccomend everyone to listen to this album and I dare you not to be touched or affected by it. Truly a great album.

A beautiful album
Every track is sung beautifully and captures the essence and originality of Chantal's style and grace. I hadn't heard anything by Chantal before "Dawson's Creek" but now I've bought this album I know what I was missing. The melodies are haunting, uplifting, charged with emotion and entirely unforgettable. My favourite and strongest tracks on this CD are "Eve", "Far Away" and "Dear Life". Every song tells a story, the music and lyrics are well written and Chantals truly fantastic and different voice does them justice. My advice to any fans of music featured on "Dawson's Creek" is, instead of going out and buying the soundtracks get this CD instead it's a far better reminder of the show, and I can guarantee it has something to please everybody.

Hearts Moving
This album touches every part of the human spirit. Chantals beautiful voice, talented piano playing, and wonderous lyrics combine to create the work that is Colour Moving and Still. The songs on this album are all from the heart, most of these tunes are inspired by real life situations. The opening track "Blue" was inspired by a conversation that was had with a homeless man. Chantals dreamy voice intertwines with the amazing instrumentation to create the perfect song singout of societies frustractions. "Souls" is a textured song chronicling the journey we all go throw as we grow up. "m", perhaps the most touching song on the album, is a journal of the end of a young girls life, advising us to all hold on to each second we are given. "Eve" chronicles the brave journey of one of AIDS first and youngest victimes, a child known simply as EVE. This album will touch your heart, and really cause a great deal of introspection, while at the same time arrousing the senses.

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