Victoria Carter, Tori Carter’s “My Reflection” is a truly inspirational collection of true stories of a woman who is so completely positive, that in knowing her, you would never believe the hardships that she has faced. Everyone has these stories don't they? Listen to this CD and you will absolutely feel amazing about life! By playing this CD, you invite the stories of your new mysterious friend into your home. Her stories will inspire, move, motivate, educate, relieve, and warm your heart.
Each of the songs on this CD delve into a mood, a feeling, and an experience from her life, that will make you feel so good about yourself in comparison. Victoria wrote and sang all of the music on this, her first CD, and had professional players in the industry all come together to make the feelings come alive. Victoria feels that it is important to share her experiences with you as we are all connected and we could all be inspired by sharing her secrets to gain a happy life. Ultimately, she hopes that someone will feel better about themselves too, so that we can all enjoy life together.
Her Reflection The Santana sounding guitar sets the mood for this moving piece about how a woman wants to be noticed for what is on the inside, rather than being judged automatically by looks or initial perception.
In My Power Victoria has taken a lot of solice in using the power of the tarot to find answers and comfort during her lower points of her life. This particular song is about how we are all faced with making decisions every day. The lyrics describe using the tarot to guide you through a detailed spread, which will help you make positive decisions.
I Feel Love A truly inspirational song about finding a friend in life with whom you can share you thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This song is truly meant to be sung aloud to and with everyone that means something to you.
I’m Dreaming of You Victoria has had an extremely difficult time in finding “Mr. Right” This is a heartfelt song in which Victoria expresses love to a man who she hopes to meet one day. This is one where most without a partner can relate to.
Drive Me and Sugar Ride High energy sexual songs that will get you in the mood for either candy, a car ride, or something else. The full band all go crazy on their instruments: stimulating guitars; full bodied bass licks; driving drums… it is pure sugar.
Forever and Always Forever and Always was the length of time that Victoria’s first love promised to be with her. This song is about hope to keep a love alive and the realization that love does not always last.
The Enchantress This Sade sounding song is about a mysterious woman that people may see, but they don’t understand. On the outside, The Enchantress looks like she has it all… but does she really?
Forbidden Fruit A humorous, light song about a woman trying to find “Mr. Right” in a club. Any woman trying to find Mr. Right should relate to THIS one!
Goodbye Sadly, we all lose people we love. This song is a dedication to Victoria's grandmother who passed away without having said "Goodbye".
Vivid Color Pictures A true song about loneliness and depression filled with a vivid picture of hope for happiness and love to come. This has a Fleetwood Mac kind of feel to it because of the tempo changes, the lyrics and the moods that are ominously present.
Canadian, Victoria (Tori) Carter from Canada, blends a number musical styles that has something for everyone: Mainstream pop, R&B, reggae, rock, and easy listening. Each song has vivid and clever lyrics and tell a story from beginning to end. Her style, although unique, has influences from Sheryl Crow, Anita Baker, Sade, Nelly Furtado, and Poe.
Victoria created a CD quite by "accident." She has taught high school music for the past 11 years including orchestra, band, keyboard, guitar and vocal, and stumbled upon a group of teachers jamming in the music room one night. She was really quite shy to join in, but the following day came back to the teachers with lyrics and a melody to some of the songs that they were working on the night before. Instantly, she found that she loved writing and performing music and thought she would share her songs with the world by creating a CD.
By listening to the CD, you will literally hear Victoria's down-to-earth nature through her voice, her melody, her harmonies, and her lyrics. Her stories are real, some are sad, and others will lift you up! If there is one CD you should truly own and listen to a few times, it is this one, as it will strike a deep chord deep into your soul. This CD has something for everyone!
Victoria truly wants to share her gift with you. She wants this CD to get into your hands and into your stereo more than anything. She also appreciates comments, and critiques and would welcome you as a fan. Victoria is extremely eager to take this musical initiative to the next level.
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