PAULA BRISKER: Narrow Road

Paula Brisker

Narrow Road

© 2001 Paula Brisker (805045195823)

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Powerful and intense vocals that evoke pensive artists like Patty Griffin and Sarah McLachlan. This singer / songwriter has something to say.

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"3rd place winner of the 2004 Lady Six String Songwriting Contest -- winning song Image to Image"

"Narrow Road" is a body of work that blurs the boundaries between folk, pop and rock.

"Mellifluous yet sometimes haunting melodies accompanied by the strumming, thumping, and finger picking of her acoustic guitar, provide the core of Paula's unique songwriting style. Add to this a group of seasoned and accomplished musicians who made her songs their own, and a world class Grammy winning producer to help put it all together, and you have a CD that is certainly destined to touch the hearts and souls of it's listeners. A solo performer for most of her life, Paula now embarks on a new journey and expands her musical horizons to include a multitude of talent."
- Jeff Worley, Otherdoor Records

The foundation of my band on the CD includes drummer Joey Peters of Grant Lee Buffalo, guitarist Ty Stevens of Mandy Moore, and bassist Tad Wadhams of Cheryl Crow and Bernie Taupin's Farm Dogs. Additional musicians on my "Narrow Road" CD are Rami Jaffee & Ben Peeler of the Wallflowers, Cameron Stone, Tim Pierce, David Channing and Robert Powell. The production, engineering and mixing were handled by Ross Hogarth, whose credits include Shawn Colvin, Black Crowes, REM, Keb' Mo's 1998 Grammy Award winning record "Slow Down" and Jewel's "Spirit".

"Paula Brisker is a new shining light in music. Her music is honest, simple yet complex and a joy to be a part of. Every now and then I get the opportunity to be involved in making records that are and will be timeless in quality. Narrow Road is one of those for me. I am proud of the result and loved the process of sharing in it's creatiion. I look forward to what the future holds for Paula and feel that the best is even yet to come for her and her fans."
- Ross Hogarth Producer/Engineer

I was born in San Francisco and raised in the Bay Area, I worked extensively with vocalist Raz Kennedy, one of the original members of Bobby McFerrin's a cappella group, "Voicestra", and vocal coach to such artists as Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Shana Morrison, Los Tigres Del Norte, Aaron Carter, and more. Here I learned invaluable vocal technique and began writing songs with a voice of a different nature.

"Among the most authentic voices I've heard all year. Narrow Road is a perfect example of Paula's talent as a singer and songwriter. Required listening"
- Raz Kennedy

Paula is performing at a wide variety of venues both solo and with her band. For latest news, projects, and events please visit her website.

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  • Talent, passion, and entertainment
    author: Howie

    This cd offers the listener as much to relax with as concepts to think about. Spirituality and honesty are unmistakeably heard in Paula's unique, magical voice and her passionate lyrics. It is simply a joy to listen to. Again and again and again.

  • Definitely, my new favorite CD!
    author: Carol Tragash

    I grabbed this CD on the way to the airport the other day, only got to hear the first few cuts, and I was so delighted to return to the car and hear this very soulful, strong,originally crafted Gem! The songs are each so different in both content and style,and yet weave together a beautiful listening experience.BRAVO for this artist! I'm hooked!

  • Georgeous vocals supported by first class production
    author: Lynn Asher

    One of my favorite cds in my collection. Paula's vocals are strong and confident. Her guitar playing is stellar! Great music to take on a long drive. Highly recommended for people who enjoy vocal and guitar driven songs.

  • Paula does "all" the vocals!
    author: Nancy Legge Disanza - Webmaster & Online Promoter For The Wallfl

    The harmonies are just beautiful and chill inducing...

  • It's a rare thing when a CD exceeds all one's expectations.
    author: Julianne Wattles

    Narrow Road isn't a CD for passive listening; those of us on the "other side" become active participants, soaring ever higher.

  • An Important Recording
    author: Chuck Fisher

    Paula Brisker articulates her thoughtful songs with conviction and precision. The production is lush yet understated and honest. Narrow Road is an album I'll listen to tomorrow and years in the future. - Chuck Fisher, Multimedia producer-engineer and musician -

  • Basically a fine album, but with a couple of reservations
    author: Tsuki

    Basically a fine album - some terrific songs (Narrow Road, Image To Image, Fly ...) good variety in the material - distinctive voice and some cutting guitar work from Ty Stevens. Marred slightly by two substandard songs 'We All Need To Pray' where the tune/arrangement is far too light for the subject matter, and the deeply personal 'Sylvie' where sentiment seems to have outweighed judgement. But all in all, well worth getting for the eight fine tracks.

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