Album Notes

These twevle little jewels fill the room and uplift the listener, the unique character of each having guided the varied production of each song.

The music is stylistically eclectic, with soothing and sensitive lyrics that speak to the vulnerabilities of the human spirit, beautifully orchestrated to the character of each song.

MariJo uses her keyboards to create the sound colors that reflect and perfectly complement poignant lyrics sung in a warm, relaxing vocal style. This gives the listener an intimate and emotionally touching experience disguised in a sonic lavender bath.

Vocally, MariJo reminds listeners of Karen Carpenter in alto warmth, Kate Bush in eclectic use of the voice, Alison Krause in smooth softness, and Sarah McLachlan in conveying mood.

Even if this music is not your usual listen, you will appreciate and enjoy the uniqueness and craftsmanship delivered in each story told through song.

Influences and musical loves include Early and Renaissance a capella and instrumentals, great lyricists like Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, the diversity and uniqueness of Stevie Wonder, the elegant melodic lines and complex harmonies of Big Band and Jazz, the rich production in bands like Pink Floyd and Tears For Fears, the sweetness and straight-forwardness of all the great folk singer/songwriters, and the classical Impressionists Debussy and Ravel.

MariJo enjoys sharing her knowledge, experience and love of music through education, hoping to endow a sense of respect and appreciation of the art itself, while raising the self-esteem and encouraging self-expression and a positive vent for emotional release for her students.