Monday, March 12, 2007
"Evaporate" wins song of the month in VH-1 savethemusic "Song of the Year" competition
"Evaporate" wins song of the month in VH-1 savethemusic "Song of the Year" competition for November 2006 in the Adult Contemporary Category. It is now up for Adult Contemporary song of the year, and grand prize song of the year. Final results for 2006 will up soon. More information on the prize and the competition can be found on this website
Album Review in Performing Songwriter Magazine March/April 2007
This Is The Place, Ayer's first full length album, is reviewed in the march/april 2007 100th issue of Performing Songwriter Magazine, as a DIY top 12 pick:
"The lush, pop-rock arrangements may be the first thing to catch your ear on This Is the Place, the first full-length album from Brooklyn-based artist Chris Ayer. But it would be a mistake to let the lyrics pass you by. “You are the start of every season, changing, breathing, holy like a place I’ve never been,” Ayer croons to a lover on “Fall Away.” “Maybe you were a monarch in the 16th century, in which case the life self-righteous is your feudal destiny,” he muses on “We Are Birds.”
“Get Lost” is another gem. “The rain comes but nothing grows, we get stuck in the things we know / We’ve been there, it’s time to go,” Ayer softly sings over rhythmic acoustic guitar, moody synth and a deep vocal chorus of oohs that echo Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Ayer’s effort has it all—tight arrangements, excellent musicality and imaginative lyrics. If you’re looking for great music, this is the Place indeed."
Full review can be found here, and it is now on newsstands everywhere.
"The lush, pop-rock arrangements may be the first thing to catch your ear on This Is the Place, the first full-length album from Brooklyn-based artist Chris Ayer. But it would be a mistake to let the lyrics pass you by. “You are the start of every season, changing, breathing, holy like a place I’ve never been,” Ayer croons to a lover on “Fall Away.” “Maybe you were a monarch in the 16th century, in which case the life self-righteous is your feudal destiny,” he muses on “We Are Birds.”
“Get Lost” is another gem. “The rain comes but nothing grows, we get stuck in the things we know / We’ve been there, it’s time to go,” Ayer softly sings over rhythmic acoustic guitar, moody synth and a deep vocal chorus of oohs that echo Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Ayer’s effort has it all—tight arrangements, excellent musicality and imaginative lyrics. If you’re looking for great music, this is the Place indeed."
Full review can be found here, and it is now on newsstands everywhere.
"Evaporate" wins Grand Prize in John Lennon Songwriting Competition
"Evaporate" wins Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition Folk category
Voting for the Lennon winner begins Thursday March 15th, and goes until April 6th.
Voting is at http://jlsc.com/vote
You can vote for "Evaporate" once a day, so make sure to head back daily, to help Chris win Song of the Year!
Voting for the Lennon winner begins Thursday March 15th, and goes until April 6th.
Voting is at http://jlsc.com/vote
You can vote for "Evaporate" once a day, so make sure to head back daily, to help Chris win Song of the Year!
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