Information/Write-up
Musicians
Carmen Lindsay: vocals
Gary Koliger: guitars, percussion
Mike Lent: bass guitar
Kenny Chalmers: drums
Jake Peters: banjo, mandolin
Gloria MacRae: piano on ‘Angels’
Stewart MacDougall: piano, Hammond organ
Pat Hatherly: harmony vocals
Songwriting
All songs and poems written by Carmen Sylva Lindsay
‘The Present’ written with Doug Beal and John Lindsay
Production
Produced by Gary Koliger and Carmen Lindsay
Recorded at Beta Sound Recorders, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Engineered and mixed by Jerry Woolsey
Mastered by Colin Lay at Beta Sound Recorders
Poetry and June’s Grand Piano recorded and engineered by Jordan Slator
Poetry sound effects by Downy Karvonen
Creative Director: John Lindsay
Design and layout by Carmen Lindsay and Heather Kotyk
Artwork
Photography by Tracy Grabowski Photography
Coffee pot photo by Hilary Shannon (Black Cat Ranch)
Notes
© 1979–2002 Carmen Sylva Lindsay / SOCAN
Lindsay Information Design Records
Box 42, Site #2, RR#1
Carvel, Alberta, Canada
Telephone: (780) 963-5998
Email: clindsay@superiway.net
Dennis Charney, Country Music News, July 11, 2002
Liner Notes
As you may have guessed from the title, this collection contains country and western. The emphasis is on authentic western. With her pure poetic gift, Carmen Lindsay captures the essence of the frontier.
It is immediately obvious why this charismatic lady has been an integral part of countless cowboy poetry gatherings over the years. Her lyrical graphics and brilliant insight are propelled by her unique vocal style. From warm intimacy to a fiery power, her originals receive appropriate treatment. Her display of diversity includes clever satire and as she probes into another forte...gospel.
Rita MacNeil, a powerhouse songwriter, recognized the honesty and depth in Carmen's Angels. The Maritimer performed the composition on her national TV show and recorded it on her Common Dream album.
In professional songwriting circles the term "songwriter's songwriter" is the ultimate mark of praise. This album confirms it.
Dennis Charney
Country Music News
July 11, 2002
With appreciation to God, my family and friends/fans who made this cd possible by their consistent support and steadfast love, Thank You.
Carmen
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