pene kingsford

Congratulations

You have been selected for inclusion on SoundsLikeCafe Vol 20.
We plan to have Vol 20 out to our cafes in late FEB Early MAR 2008.

- Forhorn Records

Congratulations! Your submission "The Tale of the Blessed Two" for the 2008 Lo-Budget Love Music Competition was selected for the final round.
The Lo-Budget Love Music Competition is an international contest that began in 2005. Founded by a group of music lovers with both production and management experience, this contest includes a compilation CD that features the winners.

- Innovation Entertainment Ltd

From the opening track 'your own life' and its chilled out reggae - ish grooves through to the more laid back singer/songwriter and even Jazzy tunes the notion of easy listening comes to mind.

This album would be the perfect companion on a retreat or holiday where you just want to lie in a hammock
or sit by the pool and many of the tunes somehow create an islandesque feel and imagery.

Some good songs and very tasteful production that doesnt get in the way of the music all sit together through a variety of backings
to create some wonderful and always relaxed vibes that nicely reference Pene's native land but could easily cross over into a more mainstream market.

Comparisons - Nora Jones, Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell.

Definitely recommended listening.

- Review

Reviews
Calling From Waimanu

This album is Pene’s second release & continues in the same vein with 6 more gems from this talented singer/songwriter. The easy feeling it creates would fit in with any laid back/chilled event.

Seven Long Days has a catchy beat on a gently drifting journey through life's experiences. Lyrically it has an overall sense of completion. The arrangement is excellent with good mixing & production throughout the song. Overall the track is a comfortable catchy song with a smooth flow.

Swan Song in G Major is a soft folk song which cleverly paints a picture & tells a story about a graceful black swan. This is reflected in the graceful delivery & delicate melody lines to complete the image.

No One starts with a steady tempo which captures you from the beginning. It creates that certain sense of familiarity which all good songs have. This easy listening pop song will sit in your memory & you will suddenly find yourself humming the melody next time you’re feeling good.

Until I Saw Your Smile has a smooth wind swept feel to it which whisks the listener up on a gentle breeze & floats them through time & space. The obvious love shown in the lyrics leaves a warm feeling inside, where all love songs rest.

Firefly is another love song with easy lyrics & a gentle pace, the light & shade make for an excellent variation & grab the listeners attention all over again. The chorus has a friendly sing along feel which compels you to join in.

You’ve Changed starts with a delicate guitar plucked lightly until the vocals take the listeners focus away. This soft balled about loves trials & tribulations will touch your soul & heighten your senses.

Mike cook – www.redeemingfeatures.com


- mike cook

"Pene Kingsford's new songs clearly show her talent as singer, song-writer and musician.
Beautifully arranged and performed , Pene's words and music resonate and engage our thoughts. Her trained voice, sophisticated instrumentals are a brilliant addition for your collection. Perfect for quiet times or gatherings with your friends. Thank you Pene, these works are timeless."
Jillian Verhardt
Radio Port Phillip - Melbourne - jillian verhardt

we love your music can you send us a physical cd of your material.
Album, 'flowers and frolic' now playing on banana peel radio.

- Banana Peel Radio

'Your own life', the first track off Pene Kingsfords latest album, 'flowers and frolic' has been chosen as one of the songs for the moozikoo.com next 'Best if Indie Compilation Album'. - Moozikoo.com

" From the opening track 'your own life' and its chilled out reggae - ish grooves through to the more laid back singer/songwriter and even Jazzy tunes the notion of easy listening comes to mind.

This album would be the perfect companion on a retreat or holiday where you just want to lie in a hammock
or sit by the pool and many of the tunes somehow create an islandesque feel and imagery.

Some good songs and very tasteful production that doesnt get in the way of the music all sit together through a variety of backings
to create some wonderful and always relaxed vibes that nicely reference Pene's native land but could easily cross over into a more mainstream market.

Comparisons - Nora Jones, Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell.

Definitely reccomended listening".

Marshall Cullen
Sounds Like Cafe
Foghorn Records

- foghorn records

"Flowers and Frolic by Pene Kingsford is a CD composed of gentle easygoing, easy listening music. Pene’s easy style and clear diction makes this a good addition to your library of music. There is a gentle Jazz style to many of the songs on this album. “Lily” is particularly interesting in this multi-styled CD combining rap, with both female and male voices and the female vocal. The introduction and back up in “Fibre and the Weave” bring a slightly different flavor to this collection. Both compositions and vocal works are strong and the pitch perfect vocals are a pleasure. You may want to add this CD to your collection for those lazy, rainy days"
Lea Plumier
Radio.Indy.Com
- great reviews

Quite a special album this.
IN a word? Evocative? Yes - that's probably the best way to describe it.

I like the arrangements. Done with panache and a sense of knowing what succeeds with these things. It's a mix of experience and intuition at work here.
Great playing. You sense each player is working in sympathy with the others. It's a consistent feel too. And pretty good dynamics.

All in all a great record that I hope many people get to hear and enjoy.

Mike Chunn
CEO
Play It Strange Trust

- mike chunn