Showbiz Time Magazine – July, 2007 – CD OF THE MONTH
ARIANA ATTIE’S “INSPIRE”: A VOCAL MARVEL! 5 STARS.
Ariana Attie released her debut CD “Inspire”; a most unusual musical-vocal product difficult to categorize. It is a rainbow of an absolute vocal beauty and virtuosity blended with musical innovation. Attie’s voice is out of this world; superb and exquisite at so many levels. Ariana Attie is a phenomenon herself; she writes, composes and produces the whole thing! God knows how many instruments she plays. With an enormous interest, I listened to Attie’s “Inspire”. It was a pure delight.
But will this superb CD become a financial jackpot? Hard to tell, because Attie’s genre is so sophisticated, elegant, pure and inspirational for our turbulent and metallic times. But, on the other hand, “Inspire” attests to an outstanding and most unusual vocal quality of Ariana Attie, and uplifting messages, and this could transform the CD into a collector’s item. Only time will tell. Grosso modo, “INSPIRE” is a vocal treasure.
. . . From the very first note, you sense a delightful sensual beauty in Attie’s voice; it radiates beauty in every whisper. This woman sings like a dream. She has a clear, rich, elegant and well-crafted voice. Attie is made for concerts. She has all the ingredients of a great singer. In addition to the natural beauty of her music, the lyrics are a myriad of poetic sweetness and in the same time a torrent of sensitive emotions.
“Everywhere I Go”, number 5 on the CD: Her angelic voice changes all of a sudden to be transmuted into waves of spiritually existentialistic musical vibes. The wealth of her voice is overwhelming. It encompasses the flair of the mid sixties enrobed with the bursting beauty of expression. Is it Joan Baez? Judy Collins? A transcendental musical expression? A Celtic goddess outcry? All of the above.
“Closer”, number 3 on the CD: One of my favorites. The voice gets more melodious, yet rebellious in its lyrical beauty. The piano accompaniment and the guitar clever and discreet touch add an extra dimension of musical tenderness.
International Herald Daily News
. . . . the music radiates with elegance and warmth . . . uplifting and powerful . . . clever musical mixing and editing.
“Inspire” is highly recommended. Get your copy. You will treasure it for years to come.”
~ MDL
RCF Daily Journal
The INSPIRE CD is a blend of songs and music like a conversation between good friends. Composed, arranged, sung and largely played by Ariana Attie, this CD gives you pathway to the emotions of love, life, beauty, and joy. It encompasses an eclectic mix from high energy to smooth and soothing – with textures blending modern pop to gospel to world groove.
Los Angeles Free Press, The LA Vanguard, Sacramento News and Reviews
“I think that if you opened up the dictionary to find a definition of “Joy” you’d probably find a picture of Ariana. And a more beautiful picture would be hard to find. Beauty seems to surround Ariana’s voice, projecting an inner joy that makes a vivid external impression [on all who hear it]. Many performers I know listen to music before they perform so they can become inspired to do their best. Ariana’s music goes beyond that. It’s like a morning prayer for the world. It inspires all of us to do our best.”
~ Burt Wilson, Video director, journalist, columnist and contributor to the Los Angeles Free Press, The LA Vanguard, Sacramento News and Reviews
Music Connection Magazine
“. . . a most captivating and original singer . . . strong, personable stage presence . . .”
R & B Magazine
“. . . you’ll be quite impressed with Midnight Appetite. we’ll be hearing a lot more from her.”
