Album Notes

Moody romanticism is the key to Symphony for Two, Lesley Young's 1994 debut. Here the Toronto singer/songwriter devotes her considerable talents to love in all it's aspects. Lesley's writing, singing and guitar playing follow the human heart through celebration, desire, lamention, reflection. Each mood and lyric is atmospherically and passionately charged. Lesley's strengths would later reach new heights on Inside, her 2007 acoustic pop tour de force. But here, back at the beginning, on this jazz-inflected first disc, Lesley says a lot about living and loving. She also shows why she's regarded as a songwriter’s songwriter.

". . . a quite stunning indie offering."
Kerry Doole, impact magazine

"Shines with inspiration...rich in texture... sparkling guitar...'
Gary 17, to-nite magazine

"Refreshing to hear music of such originality and quality."
Radio WOUI, Chicago

Born to a family of artists and musicians, Lesley was both an experienced bandleader and solo artist by the time of Symphony. The disc was recorded in Toronto (mostly) live off the floor during three weeks, spring 1994, and graced by some of Canada’s finest players, including George Koller, Jim Vivian, Alan Cole, and Matthew Shawn Fleming. Captured by engineering legend Nick Blagona (Cat Stevens, Police). Produced and arranged by jazz guitarist James Pett.

Beautifully packaged, including song lyrics, Symphony remains a timeless document of a fertile and rewarding period. Recommended tracks include Laughing In The Wind, Dangerous, So Long, Symphony for Two, Flying Straight to You, and Song for the Wilderness.