Great stuff!
author: berkeley listener
I have seen this guy perform and he is really quite amazing! He has heartfelt lyrics and a cool voice-- but besides this, his guitar work is way above your typical songwriter\'s \'strum along\' kind of guitar playing. Pretty complex stuff both lyrically and musically. His instrumental guitar solo stuff is also real clean and clear. Worth a listen, whatever style of music you are into.
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wow!!
author: Martha P.
My brother recommended this CD to me, and he was right. The vocals really convey a wealth of emotions - I had the CD on at work and would frequently stop just to drift on the sound. The music is beautiful and thoughtful without even a touch of sappiness. A sensuous experience. Listen and be impressed with this guy!
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author: Mark Lemaire\'s #1 fan
I gave this CD 5 stars hands down because it\'s one of the best CD I\'ve heard in a while. It speaks to you on a personal level and you can tell that the artist put his heart into it. The way his voice combines with the guitar is heavenly. If you don\'t get this CD, you\'re nuts!
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Highly Recommended!
author: Nusi Dekker
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT is a beautifully produced collection of classically styled, jazz-influenced songs for guitar and voice. There is a romantic appeal in these ballads, with Mark Lemaire\'s lilting, emotional vocals complementing his fingerstyle guitar instrumentals. My favorite is the soft jazz-infused \"Cornsilk.\" His mostly instrumental \"Deep Shade\" has a calming, yet rejuvenating effect on the listener. The title song is a lovely blend of folk-pop. Lemaire wrote seven of the ten songs in this disc, his three covers masterful interpretations of the originals. This album is a must for anyone who enjoys soft jazz, folk, and pop.
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