Charlie's Attic - Mumma
Alternative, Country
Australia
Overall Impression: Australian duo Charlie's Attic pay tribute to maternal wisdom and motherly love, on their stirring release of "Mumma." This alt-country ballad finds lead singer and songwriter Cheree Martin backed by a lush arrangement contributed by multi-instrumentalist David Hughes that consists of both acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and pedal steel. Acclaimed cellist Emily Nelson Rogers also lends her talents to this track, providing rich harmonies and counter melodies via sweeping legato lines that perfectly compliment Martin's expressive vocals as she pays loving homage to her single mother, acknowledging the hardships along the way. Country music and folk enthusiasts alike will revel in the authentic sound and eloquent songwriting of Charlie's Attic's "Momma", available now as a single wherever music is sold.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, solid mix. Good tonal balance and clarity. Great relaxed feeling and vibe, nice ballad tempo that breathes well. Gorgeous instrumentation and arrangement. Good contrast between verse and chorus. The various stringed instruments blend like an orchestra, with a nice balance of acoustic and electric elements. Amazing that you booked Emily Rogers, her part really fills out the sound. Drums and bass work well together, and sit nicely in the bottom of the mix. Strong vocal performance and production; fantastic style and delivery that's dripping with character and poise, and the backing vocals in the chorus add a wonderful texture. Brilliant lyrical content; a universal theme, written with purposeful prose and a steady rhyme scheme/flow. Overall this is a terrific bit of song craft, and a tremendous finished track that should connect with a wide range of listeners. Absolutely stellar work, by everyone involved!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Country, Folk, Contemporary Folk, Alternative Country-Rock, Country-Folk, Alt-Country, Americana
Artist target suggestions: Lucinda Williams, Shawn Colvin, Nancy Griffith, Rosanne Cash, Margo Price, Emmylou Harris, Kasey Chambers, Iris DeMent, Linda Ronstadt, Maria McKee, Gillian Welch, Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.