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POTTER'S DAUGHTER_Bllod and Water_COVER.
POTTER'S DAUGHTER & ANNIE HASLAM
Blood and Water [ single ]
(2019 - self release - UK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siBBnEN4p24

https://pottersdaughterband.com/

First I'd like to take my hat off to Dyanne Potter Voegtlin (piano, keyboards, vocals) the lyricist, artist, designer,, arranger, and composer from Potter's Daughter, for making such a beautiful and physical package (comes both as a compact disc and a 7" single). With a notable guest singer such as Annie Haslam (Renaissance) adding vocals, it is a release to be cherished. I found myself listening to the 2 tracks over and over again. The band's full length debut 'The Blind Side' (2018) was a beautiful (and quite a bit more acoustic) prelude to this. Dyanne Potter Voegtline toured as keyboard player for Shirley Reeves (former lead singer with the Shirelles) for a couple of years, and later as keyboard player/backup singer with Noel Redding, which ushered in chances for gigs with Ginger Baker and Tico Torres. Potter’s Daughter was formed in NYC while Dyanne studied classical piano performance at the Manhattan School of Music

'Blood and Water' is very keyboard oriented, with aid by musicians: Amit Chatterjee (producer, arranger, guitar)  /Ian C. Voegtlin (composer, saxophone, guitar) / Randy Crafton (percussion) /and Walter Sitz (drums). Using a polished blend of classical folk rock stronger than Iona and more like the songs of Mike Oldfield, when he was writing wonderful tunes using premier female vocalists, Potter's Daughter has created their finest composition yet. The two female vocalists (Annie and Dyanne) compliment each other exceedingly well, with a lush presentation sure to delight existing fans, and gain plenty more new ones.

The main track is full blown with drums, percussion, and Oldfield-like lead guitar. The b-side 'Blood and Water Revisited' leaves those out, however has the same impact and both versions are pristine. The gorgeous piano and vocals will turn heads and immaculate production, top notch musicians, and the keen decision to add Haslam for this single, is an all aboard winner. This listener is already looking forward to a 2nd full length. RECOMMENDED.

    ©Reviewed by Lee Henderson 8 - 9 - 2019

 
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ACQUA FRAGILE
Moving Fragments
(2023 - Maracash - Italy)


https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/moving-fragments


  A group who have the uncanny talent of keeping their classic  sound along with staying up tpo date. This amazing return is from 1970's Italian progressive rock outfit, with frontier man lead vocal Bernardo Lanzetti, who made this band and some PFM albums so specifically brilliant. At this decade, to expect more beauty would be a fantasy, yet it is set before your ears, even with the first notes, this masterpiece of Italian, (and not only Italian) progressive rock that certainly grasps the notion of what the genre of "progressive" was always meant to be. ACQUA FRAGILE create another sweetly classic knockout recording, not with even a heavy breath of past to present effort.  In fact, it sounds and feels more authentic than ever.  Bernardo sounds as if he never aged a week, and all muscians present are at full force, not passing up the chance to make another massively classic album.   An album to put Acqua Fragile at the top of the few chosen progressive rock choices of all time. The first song ('Her Shadlows Torture' 05:52 - editors note:  A misspell on the 'Shadows' which is on Bandcamp at this writing - but is correct as 'Her Shadow's Torture' on physical CD)  hug you and give all relief, as to any possible doubts of a long awaited fourth album by this top notch Italian band. I claim it will leave your heart lay bleeding. Grab the spectral energy and enjoy a glimpse of beautiful cocoon birth.

  Not one song is with sacrifice, even a wink of lamb. In fact, some elements are added to further enchance and stun the audience, such as inclusive female vocals by Rossella Volta. The bulk of the outfit is Piero Canavera (drums, percussion, vocals),  Franz Dondi (bass), Bernardo Lanzetti (lead vocals, guitar, Glovox),  Stefano Pantaleoni (keyboards),  Claudio Tuma (guitars), with special aid by (aforementioned vocalist Rosella Voita) ,  Gigi Cavalli Cocchi - drums (1,6),  Sergio Ponti - drums (4,9), Stef Burns- guitar (2),  Brian Belloni - guitar (4),  Davide Piombino - 7 string guitar (5),  and David Jackson - sax & flute (6). Could you ask for more?   After one listen you cannot want more. Thank Maracash label (Italy) for standing behind so many great Italian artists who have done the blood, sweat, and tears in earlier years, and deserve the attention now.
Although the band name translates to 'Fragile Water', it might be better described as Precious Water at this point and time in our decreasingly cared for world. Perhaps even better, Rare Water. The beauty of this entire recording is apparent, true, sincere, and a step forward. Better than one would dream of, past the point of how all old fans could imagine, and  actually done in the upper atmospheres of what anyone could have dreamed of. Everyone is top notch and most of all, Lanzetti is 100% present, making it another masterpiece.  It is my deep recommendartion for all fans of both classic progressive rock and the new fields of progressive music to give this a direct and full attention (no distractions) listen. RECOMMENDED.
  ©Reviewed by Lee Henderson 1 - 19 - 2024


 

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