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Rebeka Reed opens a vista of audio wonder & melodic ambiance. The melding of styles & original content are expansive & inviting. This Canadian chanteuse is a naturally gifted & emerging powerhouse of effortless musical magic & verve.
"Out On The Moor" opens with acoustic guitars & world beat nuance, mixed with world & eclectic touches. This piece has a soundscape that is beguiling in it's aural nature. A subtle orchestration is coupled with a touch of baroque folk. A real gem of a song.
"Water From Ice" drives a percussive intro down a road of mainstream magnetism , with a post modern approach. Rebeka Reed's vocal prowess is especially alluring; Her delivery is silky smooth & sultry , whilst at the same time warmly personable.
"Pharaoh's Daughter" reflects a cascade of light, with a mixture of earthy pop alternative charm. Fluid production combining layered Vox & subtle instrumental flourishes, enhance this music's beguiling nature. Eastern synthesis overtones & electric guitar flashes add to the atmosphere.
Rebeka Reed establishes her own brand of sonic style in such a beguiling manner. Her breezy vocals have the fullness & structure that rides the sky-line of music. The versatile components of her musical vision & abilities are a hidden treasure.
- United Global Artists
Weather in front of a camera or behind a microphone, Rebeka Reed seems to have the light shining on her either way. With the release of Pharaoh’s Daughter, Rebeka will undoubtedly find that even more attention is focused on her than ever before.
A pure pop/light rock CD if there ever was one, song after song could easily be played on radio stations across the country. From the beautifully soulful Song For Becky (my personal favorite) to the pop dance style of the title song, there is no reason for any of the songs on this disc not to be a hit.
She lists some of her influences as Jann Arden, Tori Amos and Ani DiFranco. You can certainly hear the resemblance to these artists, but Reed also manages to carve out a style and sound that is her own. This young lady has obviously surrounded herself with some very good talent. The studio musicians used are top notch, the mixing and production of the disc are excellent, and the overall look of the packaging very professional.
Much traveled in her relatively short life, Rebeka has appeared in movies, hosted the CBC program Street Cents, and did voice-overs. She has lived in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Las Angeles.
Strengths: Very professional in all aspects. Pop that could easily be on any top 40 hit list and not be out of place.
Weaknesses: Pop that could easily be on any top 40 hit list and not be out of place.
I know! How can it be a strength and a weakness? Simple. This disc has hit potential written all over it. It could easily be a “break through” CD. Personally speaking however, I prefer something a little more off of the beaten path. As well done as this is, it is a little predictable at times.
Overall, I’m giving this disk a 4 out of 5 because it is such a professional job it matters little if I like it or not.
- Derrick
A rising star in Canada, Rebeka Reed wins over audience after audience with her addictive music and authentic personality. Pharaoh’s Daughter, her debut CD, captures her infectious spirit with ten smartly crafted songs.
- A & R Online
Discography
Album - Pharaoh's Daughter - 2001
Three songs (Tracks 1,3 & 5) from this album have received airplay across Canada, Ireland and Washington State. The video for track #3 - Water From Ice, is due for release in August 2003.
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Bio
Rebeka Reed opens a vista of audio wonder and melodic ambiance. The melding of styles and original content are expansive and inviting. This Canadian chanteuse is a naturally gifted and emerging powerhouse of effortless musical magic and verve.
- United Global Artists (www.u-g-a.com)
Rebeka Reed is a dynamic singer/songwriter who has been performing in front of audiences since she was four years old. Whether shes on stage or in front of the camera, Rebeka is captivating. In November 2001, Rebeka released her debut CD, Pharaohs Daughter.
Since the release of her CD, Rebeka has received much acclaim. Nominated for five music industry awards including the Canadian Independent Music Awards Pop Album of the Year; 2003 East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) Pop Artist/Group of the Year; 2002 Music Industry Artist of the Year and Galaxie Nova Award (New Artist/Group that show promise in 2003) by the Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) Music Awards and the 2002 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Best Pop Song of the Year for the song Feel Good!.
Rebeka has also performed at many prestigious events over the past couple of years including opening four US concert dates for Atlantic Recording Artist Jewel (the most recent being May 10, 2003 in Central Park, New York City). In addition, Rebeka has been on numerous television and radio programs and four songs from her debut CD have played in regular rotation on many commercial, community, college and Internet radio stations around the world. Rebekas first music video will be released in December 2003.
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Rebeka has already had quite a career. She co-hosted the national TV show Street Cents on CBC; has three movie role credits; played the lead roles in the theatre productions of Annie; Scapino; Once Upon A Mattress and King and I (winning the best actress award for her role as Anna at Hollywood High School Los Angeles); provided voice-overs for Ponds and Nike commercials and has an abundance of on camera TV commercial and still ad credits. Rebekas adaptability as a performer makes her a remarkable talent that is sure to please any audience.
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