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Hallandsposten
January 26, 2005
The Voice is Speaking
Heidi Jantz
“Entries on an Unlined Page”
(3 trees)
Joni Mitchell has influenced many singer-songwriters, some of them sound a bit too similar to her, whereas others are more independent. Heidi Jantz is an independent artist, with her own expression in the field of acoustic folk rock. The music has something rare, an honest tune that colors each piece.
“Entries on an Unlined Page” is a good title to this album debut. The production is pure and the sound breathing. Jantz doesn’t worry much about shelter. Her lyrics are pure/clean/naked. It feels like she writes directly from the heart. Several lines are filled with a romantic light, often colored by religious conviction.
The strongest part is the voice, which sounds warm and clear. Sometimes it opens to an essential dialogue. The accompaniment is nice and mostly kind of pure, you mostly hear guitar, cello, and violin.
Gert-Ove Fridlund
- Gert-Ove Fridlund
HEIDI JANTZ – ENTRIES ON AN UNLINED PAGE: Heidi Jantz is a singer/songwriter from Spokane, Washington. Various players support Heidi who handles all the vocals on her eleven-track debut. Jantz's music is acoustic folk enhanced by cello, piano and violin. Heidi pens poetic, pure lyrics about faith and many of her songs are based on Bible scriptures. Jantz has a sweet and versatile voice. Her musical messages are striking and sung from the heart. 'Any Other's Company' is the opening song. The rhythm comes from an acoustic guitar as it blends with subtle strings and piano. Heidi's vocals are crisp and her lyrics concise. 'Pressing' features soft yet commanding vocals flowing over spirited instrumentation. 'Everything' is a visual, musical landscape colored by soft acoustic instrumentation. Heidi Jantz is a fine vocalist who sings and writes songs that are accessible, encouraging and real!
• Recommended Tracks: (1,4,8) [USA/WA 2005 - web] (Review by Laura Turner Lynch for Kweevak.com)
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Discography
Entries on an Unlined Page
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Bio
Heidi Jantz is a singer/songwriter from Spokane, WA. Heidi’s debut album, Entries on an Unlined Page, is a rich collection of songs that records who she is and where she’s been in life. Heidi wrote all eleven of the songs on the album with the final song paying tribute to the gospel classic, “Jesus Paid It All.” The album is acoustic-folk, with guitar, violin, cello and Heidi’s striking vocals.
Heidi returns songwriting to its roots, authentic storytelling of everyday living, told through her unique brand of poetic songwriting. “The music has something rare, an honest tune that colors each piece. Jantz doesn't worry much about shelter. Her lyrics are pure/clean/naked. The strongest part is the voice, which sounds warm and clear. Sometimes it opens to an essential dialogue.” (Gert-Ove Fridlund, Hallandsposten, Sweden, January 26, 2005) “Jantz has a sweet and versatile voice. Her musical messages are striking and sung from the heart…Heidi Jantz is a fine vocalist who sings and writes songs that are accessible, encouraging and real!” (Review by Laura Turner Lynch for Kweevak.com) Each song is a reservoir, allowing the listener to define its shape. Overall, the album leaves the listener relaxed, understood and braver than before they listened.
“Entries on an Unlined Page” can be purchased at www.cdbaby.com or at itunes.com.
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