Member Reviews: Listening

I have been a fan of James Taylor and Carly Simon for as long as I can remember.  It would be hard to imagine that anyone that is a product of those two could produce anything not worth listening to and Ben Taylor's newest CD just proves me right.   I first heard Ben Taylor on one of my favorite movie soundtracks, "Bye Bye Love", where he remakes The Beatles "I Will" and I've loved him ever since.  And that is saying alot because being a huge Beatles fan I generally do not tend to like remakes of their songs.  However, there was just something about Ben's version.  I listened to a few more of his tracks on youtube after that and I'm sad to say that after...

  I have become a new fan of Ben Taylor.  I had the opportunity to listen to his upcoming CD, Listening.  I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, especially coming from parents who are larger than life for me.  His voice has the beautiful quality of James Taylor and Carly Simon. His sound is smooth, seductive and soothing—someone you would want crooning to you late at night.      I found the songs on this CD very relaxing and mellow, with just enough upbeat to entertain.  “Listening” leans toward folk and carries a great message.  The lyrics of “Oh Brother” are inspirational, and the melody has a light, unique buoyant beat.  “Giulia”...