Collette Savard
Most Improved Cheerleader
© 2005 Collette Savard (061297644056)
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Collette Savard's debut recording features solid song writing, catchy melodies and engaging storytelling. Colored with captivating touches of mandolin, lap steel, and the harmonies of jazz, it is a unique blend of pop and traditional influences.
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When Collette Savard was a small child growing up in North Bay Ontario, she only wanted to do two things, to have tea parties and to write songs. Realizing that "tea party hostess" was an unlikely path to success she left behind the cucumber sandwiches and lumps of sugar to pursue her passion for songwriting. Collette's debut CD, "Most Improved Cheerleader" was released on June 2nd 2005.
The album's title, inspired by a somewhat ironic award Collette received in junior high, hints at her clever, frank, and reflective style. The culmination of what Collette has learned so far about life and song writing "Most Improved Cheerleader" explores many themes from revenge to religion and of course a sprinkling of love and longing. Embracing influences from across the musical spectrum, it mixes poetic ballads, sexy blues, funky pop anthems and heartfelt folk into a fresh, intimate experience.
Collette's intelligent hooks, insightful lyrics and silky voice, coupled with the multi-instrumental stylings and production savvy of her partner and collaborator John Zytaruk, make for a startlingly refined debut effort. Recorded in her home base of Toronto, the album also features the accompaniment of several world class musicians including bassist Chris Gartner (Kevin Hearn's Thinbuckle, Tasa), drummer Adam Warner (White Cowbell Oklahoma), vocalist Leah Salomaa and, most notably, Canadian jazz legend Guido Basso on flugelhorn and chromatic harmonica.
Most Improved Cheerleader heralds the arrival of a significant new songwriting talent. This album marks just the beginning of Collette's musical journey and those who travel with her are sure to be rewarded.
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Most Improved Cheerleader
author: Gina G. Rosset SmithThe energy,the lyrics,the music,& esp. her enthusiasm-great CD!
Really fun cd!
author: Cherigreat road trip CD! It's always in my car... unless someone has borrowed it!
Spunk-tastic!
author: Rachel GearhartWasn't sure if I'd really like it or not after listening to clips on the site, but decided to give her a go . . . I am really digging her lyrics, and the flow. It's spunky and fun and tough all at the same time. Worth owning :D
A great CD!
author: Steve BThe lyrics on this CD are what first caught my attention - smart, funny, ironic and so on. But then overlay that with her sweet voice and the mellow music and.... well this is just very good music!
Great songs.
author: KevinSmart lyrics and great melodies that complement one another. These are great songs. This week my favourites are Maybe Tonight and Wrong Number Ritchie.
unique and gifted
author: marionA voice as sweet as honey, original and bright. Each song different from the other. " you don't have to be me" is great and had me toe tapping and singing along, best song I've heard for ages. A unique and gifted singer.