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At first I thought this might be a dangerous thing to do – review a colleague – a female musician/song writer who is from my town and does my kind of music. In other words, THE COMPETITION! Dare I? But after listening to “My Way” by Vancouverite Crystal Beers, I knew it would be an easy task.
Crystal has a great voice – not dissimilar to another Canadian favorite of mine – Amanda Marshall – but Crystal’s voice is a bit smoother and has a softness to it that is very appealing.
This is a well-recorded, ready-for-prime-time pop/rock song which relies on a vocal hook line and a lot of well-placed, rhythmic shots. “It’s oka-a-ay. . . . I’m gonna let a little thing like you get in my wa-a-ay” – never underestimate the power of a well-placed vowel. I love the acoustic guitar in the verses. Back-up vocals were well done. The drummer has given the song a great groove. The bridge was a perfect contrast to rest of the tune. Nice attention to dynamics. There are lots of little flavour morsels throughout the song that you will enjoy savouring.
By the third play, I was singing along with the refrain. By the fourth play, I decided to check out some of Crystal’s other songs.
Congratulations, Crystal. Great song. Great voice. Great recording.
Some days it really pays to get up in the morning!
Shannon Lee
- Godsofmusic.com
Discography
So Far - EP
"Something About You" - digital whammy top ten
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Bio
Vancouver based singer/songwriter, Crystal Beers has always made music from her life. Gathering inspiration from something as simple as the rhythm of windshield wipers or as complex as a dying relationship, Crystal's music is a reflection into her everyday.
From a musical family, relatives were members of the wildly popular grassroots band 'the Bunkhouse Boys,' it was no surprise when Crystal showed signs of talent at an early age, making music from whatever she could get her hands on. Receiving her first full sized guitar at the age of nine, Crystal started writing songs with a maturity that at the same time both thrilled and terrified her parents. Most girls fill diaries with their inner musings, and tales of unrequited love; Crystal writes soul-baring songs.
Winning top honors in a national songwriting competition at the age of 16, Crystal enjoyed the spotlight, appearing a number of television and radio programs. Through these guest spots, her cheeky, good nature led to a second career behind the mike of her own radio program, as well as lending her vocals to many commercial projects.
Honing her songwriting and singing skills with a number of projects in recent years, Crystal has discovered her comfort zone as an artist. "I just stopped trying to be what people wanted me to be, and just was who I am." She says, "Things fell into place." Now performing as a solo artist, Beers is catching the eye of a number of industry big-wigs.
A full length cd is currently in the works.
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