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December 1, 2008
Brandi Carlile With Seattle Symphony
By Kim Ruehl for Seattle Sound Magazine
The cellos start with dissonant chords in rhythms akin to mosquitoes buzzing. The whole orchestra builds then cuts out to let the harp take the intro. Focus turns to Brandi Carlile, who takes a slow stroll to the mic, cups it between both hands, closes her eyes and—exercising her skillful balance of power and restraint—sings the first verse of Elton John’s ”60 Years On.“ There must have been a moment in the imagination of a tween-aged Carlile when she envisioned her big voice one day dropping her in front of an orchestra. Now at the age of 27, here she is center stage at Benaroya hall, backed by the Seattle Symphony—under the direction of composer Sean O’Loughlin—who are playing the original Buckmaster score for her favorite Elton John song. More
November 30, 2008
Maple Valley’s Brandi Carlile delivers soaring set, new material with Seattle Symphony
By Ernest Jasmin for The News Tribune
Brandi Carlile was back home Saturday night, fresh from a batch of European dates. And it was hard to pinpoint exactly what was most special about Maple Valley songbird’s homecoming show at Benaroya Hall with Seattle Symphony. Was it the opportunity to preview three new songs from the immensely talented singer-songwriter’s forthcoming third studio album? Was it hearing already breathtaking numbers ”Follow“ and ”Turpentine,“ given sweeping, new life by arrangements featuring the Symphony? Or was it just the opportunity to have that powerful, bell-clear soprano tugging at the ol’ heart strings again? More
September 19, 2008 - The Freshman
Brandi Carlile's "The Story" wins The Freshman honors for the week of August 15, 2008. For more go to mtvu's "The Freshman".
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