What A Wonderful Recording is Barbara Higbie's "I Surrender"
tomfrompennsylvania | Greater Philadelphia | 12/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you love folk, if you love new age, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this gorgeous and stunning album by Barbara Higbie. "I Surrender" displays a major, major talent in vocal gift, instrumental chops, and not in the least, poetry and tunesmithing. This album can literally lift you to another plane, but do not expect boring new age music; this is energized by the warmth of her personality and it is vibrant. A desert-island quality disc(overy) for me, perhaps you'll find a solid return on your investment here, too. Viva Barbara!"
A wonderful mix of several musical styles.
Larry Cook | Des Moines, Iowa | 03/28/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Barbara in concert with other Windham Hill artists and have been a fan since. She has a very friendly, soft voice, and these original tunes match it perfectly. Some very mellow songs, some instrumentals, some upbeat. One of the instrumentals sounds very much like George Winston."
Review of "I Surrender'
Larry Cook | 10/05/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Beautiful combination of vocal and instrumental tunes! "I Surrender" showcases Barbara's broad range of musical talent. Brilliant pianist with jazz, folk and world music influences. Barbara's music opens your heart with her sweet vocals!! OUTSTANDING CD!!!"
Better in person.
Dirk Paschal | Gurnee, IL USA | 09/28/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Having seen Barbara Higbie in a small-venue concert a few years ago, I jumped at the opportunity to own this CD. I was a bit disappointed that the music did not evoke the same feelings. She plays with a brightness and beauty few possess. It is amplified by watching her express her art as a performer. The music on the CD seemed unexceptional, though not unpleasant. I'm glad I own it, but it doesn't get heavy rotation in my playlist the way Eva Cassidy does."
Beautiful!!!!!!
D. A KENNEDY | Santa Cruz, CA, USA | 10/12/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mellow, tender tunes by this wonderful songstress. Unique and real lyrics. Each song is it's own gem in this fabulous jewelrybox of a cd. You won't be disappointed."