Water Music

After virtually swearing to never record another album, Fisher is back with the intensely emotional and personal 'Water'. It chronicles the incidents in the last two years that have had profound impacts on them, such as Kathy's baptism, the death of her father, and the other ups and downs of life (the details of which are available on their podcast).
Even if you do not know all of the details behind each song, you can still enjoy the album. When I got the CD, it had been a while since I last heard the podcast and only remembered the absolute basics. I thought it was a wonderful album, but I listened to the podcast again and was struck by just how wonderful the album really was. The songs became that much more important. I could take in more fully the joy of Kathy's baptism and religious experiences, the pain of the death of her father and the resulting depression, and then the joy again from the subsequent upswing of life. You really go on the journey with them as they revisit the last few years.
I have several favorites from the album, but I think 'Victims of the Sky' is one that clearly stands out. It was written about the day Kathy learned that her father had died. Life had been going well and then the "sky fell in." Ron says on the podcast, "Later on when I was writing this track, 'victims of the sky' just kinda kept popping out as an idea, and I thought ultimately whether you believe in God, or that there is no God, or the Big Bang Theory, or whatever you believe in, it all originates from above us. It all originates from the sky, and sadly, we're all victims of that."
'Revival' was a very appropriate track with which to conclude the album. Kathy says it is about finding peace within the storms of life. We will always face trials and you have to find the silver lining, otherwise you will get lost. With time, they've been able to look back on these events and find the lessons available for them. Fortunately, they have shared these with us so that we can learn from them, too.
'Water' is one of Fisher's strongest albums. 'Uppers & Downers' is easily their best album, but 'Water' is right up there with it. We are really fortunate that Fisher reversed their decision to stop recording. It is hard to think that this album might never have been, considering its quality and its ability to affect the listener.

I've been a follower of Fisher for many years now and each time they release something new, I find myself saying, "ok, now this one is my favorite." Here I am yet again saying with no doubt that Water will become my favorite. This is more than just music - it is a complete experience. I laughed. I cried. I sang along. I felt as though the stories of some of my own life experiences were being told with the lyrics. I simply cannot say enough good things about Ron and Kathy and I am thankful they were able to get away from the controlling forces in their industry and make it on their own. If you have not had the pleasure of hearing the podcast for this CD on iTunes, it's well worth a listen.

Ich bin hingerissen. Nie hörte ich in modernen Zeiten diese Tiefen des Gefühls und der Seele poetisch meisterhafter transportiert. Kathleen gewährt uns diese Einblicke in ihr Erleben und wir wissen: es ist wahr. Anrührend und ispirierend für mich- nachzudenken über meinen Platz in der Welt, das Verhältnis zu meinen Freunden und Verwandten.
Rons Musik unterstreicht das zu sagende, weist den aufmerksamen Zuhörer aber auch auf nicht ausgesprochene Aspekte hin. Das nenne ich perfektes Zusammenspiel. Der ausgefeilte Sound lässt keine Zweifel zu. Kathys Stimme ist nicht nur ein Instrument. Sie ist für mich das Siegel der Verlässlichkeit, wie die Stimme der Mutter für ein Kind. Zu ihr fühle ich mich hingezogen, seit ich sie vor zehn Jahren mit "I will love you" zum ersten mal hörte.
Ich bin hingerissen, höre die CD jedes mal von Neuem mit Staunen, fühle mein Herz sich zusammenziehen, die Augen mit Tränen füllen, freudiges Aufatmen, das beruhigende Gefühl, nicht allein zu sein.
Danke, Fisher!