- Audio CD (12 July 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Island
- ASIN: B0030BYWW8
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36,764 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. My Voice & 45 Strings |
| 2. Dodo's Blues |
| 3. Keep On Looking (feat. Roachford) |
| 4. Valentine |
| 5. Northern Lights |
| 6. I'll Get By |
| 7. Unlucky In Love |
| 8. Jimmy Choo's |
| 9. These Broken Things |
| 10. Right Here |
Product Description
CD Description
The Lucinda Belle Orchestra is the sum of one harp, a harmonium, the melodica, some strings, horns, an upright bass, drums, the ukulele, a clarinet, guitar...and one quite extraordinary songwriter and front-woman. She is Lucinda Belle, and My Voice & 45 Strings is her debut album.
Lucinda Belle’s musical life began aged six, when she was dragged kicking and screaming by her mother to classical recitals at the Royal Festival Hall. Before the album was released she had already appeared on tour and record with the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Rufus Wainwright, Annie Lennox and Missy Elliot, as well as a slot as support to Robbie Williams at the Electric Proms 2009. Yet by day, Belle still owned and occasionally ran the family heirloom: a launderette in Balham, South London. The album was recorded in various locations including Nashville --where Lucinda once studied jazz--Los Angeles, London, Stockholm and Paris; and includes co-writes from the likes of Graham Lyle ("What’s Love Got To Do With It?") and Ed Harcourt.
Lucinda Belle’s musical life began aged six, when she was dragged kicking and screaming by her mother to classical recitals at the Royal Festival Hall. Before the album was released she had already appeared on tour and record with the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Rufus Wainwright, Annie Lennox and Missy Elliot, as well as a slot as support to Robbie Williams at the Electric Proms 2009. Yet by day, Belle still owned and occasionally ran the family heirloom: a launderette in Balham, South London. The album was recorded in various locations including Nashville --where Lucinda once studied jazz--Los Angeles, London, Stockholm and Paris; and includes co-writes from the likes of Graham Lyle ("What’s Love Got To Do With It?") and Ed Harcourt.
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THE LUCINDA BELLE ORCHESTRA My Voice & 45 Strings (2010 UK 12-track CD album - The Lucinda Belle Orchestra is the sum of one harp a harmonium the melodica some strings horns an upright bass drums the ukulele a clarinet guitar...and one quite extraordinary songwriter and front-woman. Lucindas musical life began aged six when she was dragged kicking and screaming by her mother to classical recitals at the Royal Festival Hall. To everyones surprise Belle found herself falling for the harp in all its 45-string-glory. Lucindas debut album My Voice & 45 Strings was recorded in various locations including Nashville ? where Lucinda once studied jazz - Los Angeles London Stockholm and Paris; with co-writes from the likes of Graham Lyle [Whats Love Got To Do With It?] and Ed Harcourt. The title track kicks off proceedings with its infectious polka beat ragtime piano and self-affirming lyrics. Valentine meanwhile is a twinkling Parisian waltz all shimmering strings and shuffling acoustics recalling Nouvelle Vague at their most sultry. Throughout this often-mellow debut Lucindas songs are imbued with a soulfulness that never feels contrived. Ill Get By is the kind of melancholic piano-led lament that saw Norah Jones conquer the commercial world though Lucindas own satin-smooth vocals mask a lyrical ache owing more to a love of Billie Holiday ]These Broken Things]. Perhaps best of all is Northern Lights a delicate and emotional torch-song on which Lucinda is largely left alone with her 45 strings. It is here that she cements her status as an utterly bewitching new talent!)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Better than Norah Jones and Katie Melua. Lucinda Belle has more bite to her voice and each track is quite different. Would suit anybodys taste
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. Every song makes me want to get up and dance! It's just a feel good experience from start to finish :D
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first saw Lucinda live last year, she is a remarkable talent, fuelled by a compelling self-belief in her art. Her music is original, her powerful voice and star quality ooses seductive appeal. I am so pleased that she is getting the support and recognition she deserves. My Voice & 45 StringsWhy don't you buy the album, and be at the start of something special?
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loved this album, i had heard just one track on BBC radio two just once - they still cannot be bothered to play music, which was why the pirate radio ships started up in the 60s. Read more
Published 6 months ago by don hawkwind
GREAT DEBUT AND IM SURE SHE'LL STAY THE COURSE
As one of the other reviewers commented there are obvious comparisons to Norah Jones here but there is definitely an edge to Lucinda's voice at times Norah lacks. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jim Reaper
Great voice singing jazzy music
We saw Lucinda Belle performing in Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London and regret we didn't buy her CD then. Thank God there's Amazon! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ingrid
just superb
An amazing voice to match superb songs. One of the best albums of 2010. Love it
Published 21 months ago by N. Williams
My Voice & 45 Strings
This title took a long time in coming out from it's first review on the BBC back in March. Now that it has eventually arrived it is one of the most played CDs in the house and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. Angela Lee
Fantastic Debut Album!
I come from Hong Kong, and I've just received the My Voice & 45 Strings at the end of last month thru Amazon.co.uk. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Eric CM Lo
Just brilliant
I came across their name in the Jazz Cafe website and checked their music out.
I have already preordered their album and would recommend it.My Voice & 45 Strings
I have already preordered their album and would recommend it.My Voice & 45 Strings
Published 23 months ago by LynnT
Northern Lights
I was listening to weekend womens hour and was just about to switch it off, when this woman ( Lucinda Belle ) plays the harp and starts to sing. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Mr. J. C. Brisland
Voice and Harp of an Angel !
Just heard this lady's beautiful harp and mellifluous voice on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. I only hope that when the album is released it will be in the same style; totally... Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by MR J M RICHARDS
Fab album *****
Heard her on Radio 2, didnt appreciate it was harp music to start with! Very catchy - love it. Pre-ordered the forthcoming album already, am currenly wearing out the media player... Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by Ajalotty
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