Search - Kaitlyn Ni Donovan :: Songs for Three Days

Music for people with an emotional attention-span

Tony Lash | Portland, Oregon | 01/04/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My name is Tony Lash, and I am the producer/arranger of "songs for 'three days.'" I have worked on a lot of records, but this one is by far my personal favorite. It's difficult to sum up briefly, but let me say that the quality of Kaitlyn's music I tried hardest to bring to the fore is its emotional honesty. Kaitlyn's songs explore a wide array of moods and feelings, many of them dark. Our goal with this record was to bring these feelings directly to the listener without ever being sappy, overdramatic or manipulative. "songs for 'three days'" begs more attentive listening to reveal itself than your average pop record. The music is emotionally direct, but it is never obvious or trite. If I had to draw comparisons I would say we (Kaitlyn on the writing side, I on the production side) were influenced by Lisa Germano, Talk Talk, Ravel, Satie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, traditional Irish music, Cocteau Twins and the less dramatic side of Kate Bush. It's a strange mix I know, but hopefully you will find much in it that moves you."

Soundtrack for life

Tony Lash | 04/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Songs for 'three days' could be a sound track for life. Innocently it envelops you and matures. The first track (aegis) is soulful and simple with lulling voice and strumming on guitar. A calm introduction to an album that progresses with unexpected twists of sorrow and joy. Lush and intimate soundscapes swell with hope and dark humor. This CD a constant in my player especially on nights of quiet introspection."

MUSIC WHICH CASTS YOU DEEP INTO A MELANCHOLIE BLISS

DAVID LOVATO | ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO | 11/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"KAITLYN HAS REMARKABLE TALENT AND SONWRITING ABILITY.SONGS FOR THREE DAYS IS A WONDERFULLY CRAFTED MUSICAL CONCEPT. IF YOU AT ALL,ENJOY JOURNEYING DEEP INTO YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLS, THEN YOU ARE IN FOR A BREATHTAKING TREAT! KAITLYN NI DONAVON HAS A UNIQUE AND CHARMING SPIRIT FOUND INSIDE OF HER AND HER LOVE FOR MUSIC. SHE CAN TRANSCEND YOU INTO A MAGNIFICENT PLETHORA OF MOODS, SHE IS ABLE TO GRAB YOU BY THE SOUL, LIFT AND EMBRACE YOUR IMAGINATION WITH SWIRLING SOUNDSCAPES, TEXTURES, AND COLORS! HER EXOTIC STYLE OF GUITAR AND VIOLIN PLAYING IS IMPRESIVE, REFRESHING, AND ALSO INTRIGUING. KAITLYNS VOICE IS CELESTIALLY LULLING AND ANGELICLY HAUNTING, AS IS IT SOOTHING. WITHOUT A DOUBT IN MY MIND, YOU'LL BE HEARING ALOT FROM THIS ARTIST IN THE FUTURE......KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR HER !"