Amy Barbera CD Review

Amy Barbera is a singer with a truly angelic voice. Her songs are both uplifting and inspirational. Her music is rich in emotion. Amy uses her voice to paint a rainbow of glorious sounds. Amy’s music appeals to listeners of many styles of music. Amy is a deeply religious person and this is highlighted throughout her work. Amy’s music transcends many musical genres from spiritual to easy listening, pop to healing and ambient to classical. Compared to acclaimed artists like Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand it is obvious that Amy is a force to be reckoned with. Her music envelops listeners in a blanket of hope, joy and love. Passion radiates from Amy’s heart and soul as she sings each line of her songs. Amy is an accomplished performer and works extremely hard raising money for many different charities. Throughout this album Amy’s vocals shine brightly and the backing music is evocative and has a slightly magical feel about it. Amy’s own musical influences include Sarah Brightman, Norah Jones, Lisa Gerrard, Josh Groban and Tori Amos.

Amy’s 2008 release Beautiful Flower Of Life features some really beautiful passion filled songs that ooze beauty, love, passion and honesty. The albums cover photo shows Amy surrounded by beautiful purple butterflies. A glorious cover shot that just echoes the beauty of Amy’s music and the album as a whole.

The first song on the album is called Let Me Cry Lord. This song runs for over five minutes, but it is worth every second. Amy’s vocals are delicate and vibrant, almost haunting at times. The backing music enhances the mood of the song. There are definite similarities here between Celine Dion and Amy. Amy sounds polished throughout the song.

God’s Special Angel is a glorious ballad, which showcases Amy’s wonderful vocals. Amy’s voice reminds me of a bird soaring high into the blue sky. Amy’s songs and vocals would not seem out of place in a musical on Broadway.

We Will Fly is a delightful slow song. Once again Amy’s voice is the star of the show. Her vocals are mesmerising and a real joy to listen to.

Your Love Is So Real is a slightly heavier song. Amy’s vocals seem to gain an extra bit of power, her delicateness is gone replaced by purpose. Amy definitely wants to get her message across and that she certainly does with this catchy anthemic song.

Make Me A Butterfly is a lyrical gem. Listen to the words and soak up the magical lyrics. Amy’s words are powerful and uplifting. This song is one of the highlights of the album and worth listening to time and time again. There is a really spiritual feel about this number. I dare listeners not to fall head over heels in love with this beautiful song. The backing music is gentle at first reminding me of water running wild and free. As the song progresses the backing music becomes more prominent but it never overshadows Amy’s vocals.

One Day sees Amy in a gentler more thoughtful mood. Amy’s vocals are soft and wispy on this rather charming song.

Flowers In My Garden is more of an upbeat song. This song has a more modern pop feel.

Broken Father is another spiritually uplifting song. Amy’s vocals are light and airy. The backing music is pronounced giving this song a slightly heavier feel.

I Had A Dream has a strong classical feel. Amy’s voice shines on this number, which seems to blend several musical styles together. The end result is a beautiful and haunting song. Here again it is well worth listening to the lyrics.

I Need You is a strong uplifting song. Amy comes into her own on this song. Her vocals are invigorating, always inviting listeners to hear more.

Cries For Peace is another song that sounds like it belongs in a stage show. Amy’s voice is once again powerful as she tries to get her message across. The backing music is dramatic giving the feel of people marching in time.

Electric Church is a fast modern song with a catchy beat. This song is lively making you want to get up and dance. There are touches of Gloria Estefan here within Amy’s vocals.

The final song on the album is called The Healing Song. This is another slow song with a truly uplifting feel. Amy’s vocals are once again the highlight of this spiritual song.

At the end of this album listeners will feel cleansed and rejuvenated. The music and Amy’s shinning vocals take listeners on a journey that reignites their soul and kick starts their passion for life and living once more.