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MIRRORS
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Dulcie Taylor’s high-energy second CD of all original music for Black Iris Records - Mirrors and Windows – was released on March 2, 2004, distributed by Burnside.
Mirrors and Windows was produced by Mark Thayer at the Signature Sounds studio in Palmer, MA. It ranges from the Byrd’s-tinged “Blackberry Winter” to the roots rock ‘n’ roll “Seaboard Train;” from the smoky, blues-inflected “Woman I Used to Be” to the sweet, pure acoustic “Love Like Yours and Mine” and the haunting country-acoustic “Ice Melts.” “This CD gave me the joy of exploring musical styles I really love, and making them all work together," says Dulcie.
Throughout, Taylor continues her emphasis on strong, memorable melodies and mixing arrangements and sounds.
On Mirrors and Windows, Taylor was helped by her label’s decision to record at the Signature Sounds studio in Palmer, MA, with Mark Thayer producing and Dulcie and long-time guitarist John Landau co-producing. It features Dulcie on vocals, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica, and continues her interest in working with the best musicians around. Several of New England’s finest accompany her on this CD: Rounder Records recording artist Duke Levine (of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band) plays guitars and lap steel; Richard Gates (Suzanne Vega, Richard Thompson, Patty Larkin) plays bass; Lorne Entress (Susan Tedeschi, Mighty Sam McClain) plays drums and percussion; and Michael Bellar (Art Garfunkel) plays Hammond B3 organ.
Quotes from a sampling of pre-release reviews:
"There is a craft to writing songs that are both memorable and
noteworthy, and this woman has it in abundance."
-Bob Gottlieb, Folk & Acoustic
Music Exchange
"Mirrors and Windows should go a long way in establishing her
in the singer side of the singer-songwriter equation...Throughout the writing
is smart, witty, and heartfelt."
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Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen, No Depression
"Miss Taylor casts aside any notion of sophomore slump in her
second disc...Taylor remains true to the artistic vision she established
in Diamond & Glass, with thoughtful, revealing,
and emotional songs."
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Jay Votel, The Washington Times
Black Iris has put together a wonderful team to promote the CD -
Booking by Sean LaRoche, laroche@actionocala.com (he's the magic man)
Distributed by Burnside, Portland, OR – www.bdcburnside.com
Radio
promotion by Brad Hunt of The WNS Group, Orangeburg, NY, bhsabres@aol.com
Publicity
by Ellen Giurleo, Full House Promotions 310 - 837 - 7513 EGFHP@aol.com
Dulcie Taylor will tour in support of Mirrors and Windows. Please check out the schedule section of the site for a show in your area.
The new CD will be available at Tower, Barnes and Noble, Borders, or your local store (if any of these places don't have it in stock, they can order it for you ) and from CD Baby second week in March, 2004 -
Listen to samples and purchase Mirrors and Windows on CDBaby.
or 1-800-BUY-MY-CD
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they make it easy for all of us.
