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Beth Nielsen Chapman is an artist of extraordinary talent. Having released seven albums, four of which were on Warner Brothers, including her groundbreaking album Sand and Water, Beth soon became recognised as an outstanding and skilful songwriter and performer. Many of her songs have been covered by a wide selection of artists including Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Ute Lempter and more.
Beth’s new album is a unique project which is close to her heart, having taken several years to complete, Prism is a 2-CD collection of 23 songs celebrating the spectrum and spiritual diversity of humankind. As always Beth Nielsen Chapman’s experiences and personal journeys inform the self-reflective nature of this beautiful album. As well as many self-penned songs there are several traditional songs which Beth sings in Spanish, Latin and Welsh.
Beth Nielsen Chapman tours the UK in November and December 2007 in support of Prism.
Disc 1: God Is In (Goddess In) / My Religion (Sweet Love) / Prayers Of An Atheist / That Mystery / For The Beauty Of The Earth / Shine All Your Light / Be Still My Soul / Beautiful Fool / Choose Love / Thank You My Lord / This Life That's Lent To You.
Disc 2: The Flame / Yemaya / Shalom Alecheim / Hymn To Tara / Veni Creator Spiritus / Masibulele Ku Jesu / Pilgrim Of Sorrow / Bhavani / In Yonder Valley / Durrow / Bad-e Saba / Vavaho Chant.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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When my son was diagnosed with cancer, I had to relive the agony of watching both my parents battle against the illness, a battle they did not win, but my son (perhaps) is. Listening to this album - and knowing what BNC has gone through, both with her late husband and her own battle against breast cancer - adds great poignancy to what is, already, a beautiful album.
Each word can be heard - she sings with clarity, passion and hope. The arrangements are sheer class and the whole album is put together beautifully. The guest singers, Michael MacDonald and Bonnie Raitt, are excellent and, if "The Color Of Roses" or "Sand And Water" don't make you shed a tear or two, I guaratee the final track "Say Goodnight" will do so. Leave the disc playing, as there is a lovely little bit of instrumental on it at the end.
It's a wonderful album - it's just a pity I took so long to get to know it and I'm even more embarrassed that I have not bought another of her albums. I hope to put that right soon.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Like a lot of people i got to know Beth's work through a chance hearing of one of her songs on the radio {'Dance with me slow' from 'You hold the key'). After hearing the album i went on to discover more and purchased Sand and water. I was not disappointed this album held more resonance for me, it is filled with emotive lyrics and for those of us who have lost a loved one it has lyrics that can be identified with. 'Sand and water' and 'Say goodnight' are my favorite tracks for that reason, which is not to forget the more up tempo tracks which provide a bit of rocking relief such as 'hands up for the wrecking ball'and 'happy girl'I would strongly advise anyone who likes music that can touch them emotionally and make them think to buy this album.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I first bought BNC's 'Deeper Still' album (and have reviewed it on this site if you'd care to take a look). A lot of the other reviewers compared 'Sand and Water' with 'Deeper Still', so considering what a wonderful album that was, I just had to have this one. I had not heard any of the songs on this album before buying it, but thought it would be worth the risk. My faith was rewarded. Actually I do think 'Deeper Still' is marginally the better of the two, but that's just nitpicking. There sin't a dud song on this album, and some of them are just ....well, great. They are all the more moving when one considers the depths from which they have welled up. Most of them, the more contemplative ones at least, are a tribute to BNC's love for her late husband. The title track and 'No One Knows But You' could wrench tears from the hardest of hearts. But all is not gloom; the bouncy 'Happy Girl' is also performed with great conviction, and is one of my favourites, and there are other upbeat songs. The production is good, with the voice coming over very clearly; on some tracks you could imagine the singer to be in the room, performing just for you. Makes me want to catch a live performance next time BNC visits the UK. Definitely five stars.
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Deeply moving
Beth Nielsen Chapman, is a very talented singer songwriter, she has put all her skills into this CD. Read more
Published 6 months ago by purse
Beth chapman Neilson
A very easy to listen to singer but with some punchy numbers in there too. I bought this after hearing a song on the radio, and am pleased I did.
Published 6 months ago by Mas
Good music.. not so original.... ** audio
The tracks are decidedly nice,sometimes affected (like 90% of singer like McEvoy, Norah Jones..)
not very original but I think everything har already been... Read more
not very original but I think everything har already been... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lucazest
Sand and Water Beth NC
I really want to give this six stars. I'm catching up with Beth's music and now realise I've been missing something very special. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Barry P. Webb
If you love Jennifer Warnes..
performing L. Cohen on Famous Blue Raincoat then this should be for you. With that album easily deserving 7 stars, I can still justly give 5 stars here. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by J. Eddelbuettel
beautiful
I first heard this cd whilst on a boat trip in turkey a couple of weeks ago,sat on the top of a boat with the blue sea around us and beth singing in the background wow fantastic. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2007 by M. C. Radford
A talented woman, but not to my taste - sorry.
After reading all the great reviews this CD got from Amazon customers, I thought I was onto a winner. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2003
superb listening entertainment
One of the best I have ever heard. This touched chords withing my soul, especially after reading the sleeve notes. Highly emotive writing and performing. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2000
A Beautiful CD
Anyone who can listen to this CD with out being moved has no heart... any one who is not moved when they listen to it AFTER reading the back cover has no soul... Read more
Published on 18 May 2000 by vicki@telinco.co.uk
Outstandingly touching
Just listen to the lyrics of the CD and sink into the feelings they evoke. One of the most touching compilations of songs that I have ever heard. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 1999
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