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Jenica Rayne : Essential Elements
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Essential Elements was recorded live off the floor with only minimal overdubs. This CD runs the musical and emotional gamut, from the reggae beat and optimistic mood of "I Wish" and the rueful silliness and dance-able beat of "Call It What You Like"
Genre: Folk: Power-folk
Release Date: 2004
Essential Elements Record Label: Ignite Records
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
I Wish 3:50 $0.99
Walking Back In Time 3:32 $0.99
Wrapped Up in Blue 4:43 $0.99
The Poet And The Dancer 3:20 $0.99
It's Never Too Late 3:10 $0.99
The People's Time 3:46 $0.99
Call It What You Like 3:42 $0.99
The Garden 4:07 $0.99
Sarah 2:58 $0.99
Blue Skies Dreaming 5:16 $0.99
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Album Notes

Jenica Rayne's music is uniquely her own. She is a passionate songwriter, accomplished guitarist and seasoned performer. Born in picturesque Prince Edward County, an island on the shores of Lake Ontario, Canada, Jenica comes from a long line of professional musicians. Having lived most of her adult life in Vancouver, Canada, she now calls Kingston, Ontario her home. She is a graduate of Malaspina University College's Jazz music program and has released three critically-acclaimed CD's: 'Hall of Memories' in 1999; 'Essential Elements' in 2004; and her most recent release 'Live Rayne' in 2007. Her music has been described as "both raw and brilliant... some gems are best left unpolished" (John P. Mclaughlin, Vancouver Province) and "poignantly crafted... embellished wit wry wit and wordly wisdom" (Barry Newman, Cosmic Debris Magazine).

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REVIEWS

Jenica's Essential Elements
author: Jen
"I love the whole package - the sound production is stellar, all the instruments and nuances of your voice are just spectacular, and the songwriting is really cool... It's really neat to hear the stylistic contrasts throughout the record as well, such as the gospel-like subtleties of "I Wish," to the bluegrassy feel behind "Get Rollin'"... Congratulations on having come so far musically ~ ...thank-you again for your wonderful contributions to the musical world/society... A lot of good music blended with positive, affirming messages... Well done Jenica!!!!!! You are such a star!!!!! And still wonderfully down-to-Earth!!! ☺"
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Eclectic Energy
author: Ingrid
wow, this CD is in my cd player on constant rotation with a few other favorites. Great songs with a universal message. Love. Blue Skies Dreaming is among my favorites on this CD, but then there's The People's Time and I think the world needs to hear that one...
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bringing the beauty of truth and loving energy up front
author: Kathryn Running
Essential Elements shows the ever inspiring talent of Jenica at her best.Full of truths, love,joy, chuckles and toe tapping this CD brings smiles and tears to my heart each and every time.
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essential elements
author: victoria johnston
its an awesome CD. all the songs have a meaning and very touching in their own ways.
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