Martha Valle
Demo
self-released
Vocal-based pop is not something I usually reach for very often but when it is well done and intelligent, I have to notice. Martha Valle's music qualifies as both. The strings and piano arrangements are extremely well done and enhanced the melodic value that was already high because of Martha's vocals. While listening to this all I could think of was how great were Sarah McLachlan's first three album and how this fits right there. I was also hearing a less playful, darker and better Tegan and Sarah. Not something I'll listen to every week but could be useful in the next schmoozing operation. Not a bad thing to have in your arsenal.
- Simon Thibaudeau