I've had some lovely responses recently from people who've bought my album, which I thought I'd share with you - ok so the first is from my brother so maybe he's biased but the others are from non-relatives so I'm hoping there's a little truth in it.. :) I'm feeling mucho gratefulness and really touched at the responses! THANKYOU!!!
this is what people have said anyhow:
"It's so exciting too to hear songs I remember you playing in beta-form years ago, grown, like sketches into paintings, into these complete... scenes? I was going to say 'polished spheres', and I know you would know what I mean, but I thought of balls and chickened out. You know what? On this point there's another thing - you've also created a proper ALBUM, something which a million artists fail to do every day. Not just a collection of songs, but a whole piece. It's almost like a concept album without the ridiculous costumes or someone called "Captain Barleycorn". As I was listening to it felt like I was hearing chapters in a book - maybe a by-product of the timespan these songs were written in? - where everything flowed perfectly from one mood or sound to the next, and twisted and turned but never broke, so - key of all keys - you just had to keep listening, because you were actually being carried along. White Sun Dark Moon is a perfect title - I felt like these songs were like bright lights shining a black place. What more could anyone want, or what better could anyone possibly create with a song?"
xxx
"Finally got a moment yesterday to sit down and listen to your album in one go..I think it's brilliant. Here are some words to describe it..subtle, intricate, moving, and most of all really beautiful and enriching to listen to. I've already got favourite songs that I listen to alot, and only one song that Im waiting to grow on my fully. How brilliant it is, and how clever you are."
xxx
" I put your cd on and all the animals in the house (2 cats and one very pregnant dog) sat quietly in the room and listened. It's absolutely stunning, gave me chills up my spine. I've listened 3 times in a row now and think it's the most beautiful music I've heard in a long time. It made all my worries disappear and made me feel peaceful.The world needs to hear this album! Thankyou!"
xxx
"I have listened to your songs over and over
again-they are brilliant and very moving-you speak for
all of us sensitive and deep thinking people who find
the 'in your head' side of living such an impossible
mixture of joy and pain.Your voice is truly beautiful
and the arrangements perfect.Can't say I have a
favourite song now-I love them all-but perhaps South
which feels as if its speaking to (and for) me and
Dust have a slight lead-although then again By Far is
brilliant..so really-no winners-just
all excellent."
xxx
Cathryn Stone's music is just incredible. She has a real gift for delving deep into the soul and pulling out what is genuine and true. Reminiscent of other high-quality folk/alt-rock, yet with a flavor all its own, this music really can't be categorized, because it transcends classification. The instruments, melodies, and vocals will get into your head, your heart, and ultimately, your very soul
Thanks everyone xx