Search - Daniel Cartier :: REVIVAL

This is the real thing, folks.

S. Gerst | NY, NY USA | 12/10/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"How much did I like this album?

So much I contacted the artist and spent weekends filming my first music video of "Reviving", the title track.



I think it speaks of Daniel's sincerity as an artist, that he agreed to do the "Reviving" video when others felt more commercially viable tunes should be used - as the director, I disagreed.



"Reiviving" the video played in film festivals this year (2005) and now is on MTV's Logo as a One-off video after movies etc.

We did this video with no budget- but again, Daniel is more than a singer and songwriter- he is a riveting performance artist- which is why, in my opinion, this video approaches video art in the truest sense of all that it entails.



If you yearn for a fresh take on folk-rock blended with pop and electronica- buy this record.

You will not be disappointed.

[...]"

Over produced, a bit off key, trite, nothing's changed

Buddy | New York, NY | 05/12/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Listen carefully and you will hear moments of vocal talent, but too often Cartier goes off key and struggles with notes. I had a hard time hearing a consistent genuine connection between the artist and his lyrics. Have known this guy for a long time, and believe in his talent, but believe his very early cassette releases showed a more sincere, less fussy artist of true quality. A couple of the songs on this disc appeared in different versions on those early cassettes; get your hands on a copy if you can and take a listen to "Fall on Me" as it was originally recorded--stark, heartfelt, compelling. Too bad the bad habits Cartier picked up while trying to get a deal with a major label years ago seem to have stuck with him."

Earlier WAS better....

noname | Westchester, CA United States | 07/07/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Unfortunately, I agree with the reviewer below to some degree. Just listen to the samples for this CD and compare to the ones on his earlier release, "Wide Outside," and you will find what's missing on "Revival"'s overproduced snarkiness.



"Wide Outside" is a collection of home studio recordings, demos and live performances that put you right inside the singer's heart; quite touching. It's where you should start with Cartier."