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The Raven's Wing CD - Launched!

CD Cover Kim's recording project, 'The Raven's Wing', has taken flight and is receiving high critical praise in the EU and Canada!

"A delicate gem suffused with romance and nostalgia....Erickson's voice finds [its] way to the listener's heart" (Jamonline.it).
"Erickson singing at the top of her game" (Luna Kafe, Sweden).
"These are not lightweight hearts or songs, just beautiful ones, the strongest ones" (Bob Mersereau, Canada).
"The courage of folk song [elevated] to noble status" (Rockerilla, Italy).
"An absolute must for folk fans!" (Muziekwereld, Holland).
"Dramatic, beautiful and fully realized....the sound is immaculate" (The Walleye, Canada).
"It is her remarkable mezzo soprano voice that brings out the classical hallmarks of the repertory, rendering it timeless." (Audio Review, Italy)

This new full length album was recorded and mixed at The DriveShed in Toronto, under the experienced and supportive guidance of producer Danny Greenspoon. As well as playing on every track, double bassist and guitarist Joe Phillips created magnificent arrangements for small string ensemble. Drew Jurecka played violin, Amy Laing played cello, Damon Dowbak is featured on mandocello, and Kim's daughters Roisin and Lesya Roberts provided beautiful backing vocals on one song. Supported so well, Kim's own unique piano stylings and richly recorded vocals provide the heart and soul of the album. The resulting recording is of the highest quality, with deep sound that draws the listener in.

The album has been released by Route 61 Music (Rome, Italy) and is being distributed worldwide. www.route61music.com/kimerickson.

Audiences who enjoy folk, jazz and classical fusions will want this recording.

KIM ERICKSON MUSIC ON YOUTUBE

Come All You Fair Ones
The official and newly released music video for the song "Come All You Fair Ones" from the album 'The Raven's Wing' (Route 61 Music). This is Kim's personal take on a traditional song, and visits the changes of time. It features appearances by Kim and her daughters Roisin Roberts and Lesya Roberts.

Kim's YouTube Series
Kim has released a YouTube series entitled “Singing With Ease, You Can Do It!”, designed to demystify the process of learning to sing and the study of voice performance. She draws on her many years of performing, training, working on creative projects and teaching voice privately and for Lakehead University to provide some essential tips. She affirms that “singing is the birthright of absolutely everyone”. Part I of this series is entitled: Anyone Can Learn To Sing. Part II: How To Sing In A Way That Is Healthy. Part III: How To Discover The Music That You Sing Best. Find all the videos on Kim's YouTube Channel.

Blue Horizon
This classic song offers the listener Kim's aural depiction of the geography which she calls home - the shores of Lake Superior, near Thunder Bay - with a nod to the blue horizons of the world that connect us all. It is poignantly visualized with images by Blue Snow Imaging.

LOOKING BACK
Kim Erickson in Concert with the Angelic Upstart Ensemble

Kim and her Angelic Upstart Ensemble performed their inaugural concert April 12th, 2013 at a packed Unitarian Hall to great success.

Playing in the Ensemble were Damon Dowbak (mandolin/mandocello/guitar), Lorrina Belluz (violin), Anthony Bacon (cello), Richard Tribe (piano) and Martin Blanchet (double bass).

The extraordinary mix of Kim's original songs from the heart, diverse instrumental offerings by members of the group and music from around the world impressed the crowd and left some calling it "concert of the year".

Click here for a review of the concert as published in the May '13 issue of the Walleye, 'Thunder Bay's arts & culture alternative'.
Thank you to the Walleye for the opportunity to feature their review on this website.

Shining Moments

Kim performing "Marieke", a Jacques Brel song, during the TBSO concert.

On November 11th and 12th, 2011, Kim Erickson was singing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra in a cabaret style program which was a tribute to Canadian veterans. Audiences journeyed back to the days of World War II with classics like Edith Piaf's "La Vie en Rose" and a medley of Vera Lynn hits, including "The White Cliffs of Dover", while honouring veterans of all eras with heart felt contemporary selections, including Kim's own "10,000 Miles" arranged by Joseph Phillips.
The concert was an anniversary of sorts for Kim in her long relationship with the orchestra. She first performed with them in November 1991, and these were the 15th and 16th performances with them over 20 years. Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser proved to be a great support - sensitive, humourous, enthusiastic - and a great foil to Erickson's character work as Vera Lynn and Edith Piaf!

A Spanish Flavour
On December 3rd, 2011, Kim sang at a concert of Spanish classical and folk-based music, presented by Consortium Aurora Borealis, accompanied by guitarist Joseph Roy who also performed several solo guitar works. The program featured the music of DeFalla, Rodrigo, Tarrago, Villa-Lobos, Albeniz, Sor, Turina, Tarrega, and the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca. Joseph and Kim broke the Consortium's attendance records!

Photos: Lori Fox Rossi (banner and Facebook link), Estella Howard (background and photo on intention the blue), Alan Dickson (portrait The Raven's Wing), Barbara Walberg (Marieke). Artwork CD cover The Raven's Wing: Sè!. Graphic design CD cover the intention the blue & slideshow/video Blue Horizon: Blue Snow Imaging/Ingrid de Oude.

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