The
wry tongue-in-cheek Letisha Boccemski (Liz's
alter-ego) gently but firmly lets you know in
no uncertain terms that the artist has no interest
in swaying with the well meaning advice and
opinions of those who think they know better.
She knows, as all true artists should, that
what really matters, is a calm focus on her
music and lyrics above all else.
Her source of inspiration is clear in 'The Sand
that makes the Pearl'. Quite literally the 'pearl'
of the whole album, the song takes the story
of the life of Joni Mitchell and works it into
a shimmering work of beauty. The message however,
goes beyond Joni's personal story to reach out
on a personal level to touch everyone who hears
it.
“Time and time again the choice for
me, Either to be loved or to be free, Has
left me wheeling skyward frozen and alone
- But it's a winter that brings springtime
to my world: "It's the sand that makes
the pearl."
Blessed not only with a voice that is charged
full of emotion, direct, warm and melodic, Liz's
lyrics are both calm and passionate, full of
poetry and yet instantly accessible, warm and
welcoming but tinged with a touch of sadness,
perhaps at this mad world we all find ourselves
in – it's clear in the opening track ‘Fish
Out of Water',
“And I feel like a fish out of water
trying to breathe, Twisting and turning but
the water is out of my reach. You could say
that it's just how life goes but I still dream
- of rivers running out to the open sea”
In this world of pop idols and celebrity worship,
a quiet revolution is indeed taking place!
There are those of us out there looking for
the real thing – if that's you, close
your eyes, turn off the mobile and prepare for
a treat!
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