Julie Collings Flotsam CD

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uk/ "JULIE COLLINGS, a Derby-based singer-songwriter debuts with Flotsam, a gently beguiling collection of eleven originals where her atmospheric vocals, tumbling guitar lines and occasional effects push things in the direction of acoustic acid folk. Sporadically it does float off into the ether in its dreamy ambience but her stylish delivery manages to prevent disaster." BBC Radio 2 show (DEC 2005) Janice Long [Simple Things] " I think its lovely!"BBC Radio Derby, Shane O' Connor September 2005 "Makes you sit up & pay attention..Absolutely fantastic!...Just blown me away!.....

Breathtaking!.......Light's up a room"Gig Review from Margi @ The Vic, Derby *supporting BC Camplight 6th March 2006"First artist on was a lady called Julie Collings, whose dulcet tones immediately grabbed my attention. If I had to compare her voice to someone famous would say possibly a bit of Sarah McLachlan / Sheryl Crow. She has a beautiful voice indeed, teamed with really well written songs that makes you think and boy can she play that guitar!! Julie was like a breath of fresh air and really set a high standard for the rest of the night."from Rambles Cultural Arts Magazine 2nd April 2005 by Jo Overfield"This is acoustic music at its most effective, with songs so exquisite they find a place inside your head to fit perfectly. Julie Collings is a Derby-based singer-songwriter combining her vocal talents along with her writing and her guitar abilities. Here is a musician who relies on the strength of her gentle vocals and the incredible way she plays her guitar. There is a classical and folk influence here both instrumentally and vocally. The second track, "Tread Carefully," has the definite potential as a pop song but, given its raw acoustic resonance, it refuses to be categorised so easily. Simply fantastic guitar on the opening "Simple Things," Julie's vocals sound nothing short of beautiful. A singer with one of those voices that you can lose yourself in, getting carried away on the strength of the song. The EP ends with a tune called "Flotsam," a song with a sadness that Julie sings with sincerity. Together with her voice and the music, these songs cradle you as you listen. It may sound pretentious but they really are enchanting to hear. Julie's natural acoustic recording with the honesty of her voice and playing creates a serenity that is rare in most musicians around today."From OVERPLAY On paper it looks like Derby singer/songwriter Julie Collings is in a very lonely place. Fragile acoustic strumming, wistful lyrics and a beautifully forlorn vocal should equal frosty isolation. But just when you re about to put your bed socks on, microwave a Vesta curry for one and get stuck into that Bridget Jones box set, the ostensibly lonesome sound weaves a warm enchanting spell and solitude becomes solidarity as you ve realise we ve all been t

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