Wildflowers

by Judy Collins

Overview

Soothing. Unique. Natural. These are clear adjectives used best when describing the style and grace of Judy Collins and her album Wildflowers. Her blend of folk and meditative music paints a tapestry of soft, nurturing colors that transcends the mind of the listener and seeks one's soul. Much of the material feels uplifting and full of spirit, or even spiritual to some degree. Yet other parts of the record can be viewed and felt as sad and morose, which gives the record some dexterity and variety among its ability to appeal toward contrasting moods. Collins makes a well-earned statement in her original tunes "Since You Asked," "Sky Fell," and "Albatross," that deep, meditative, and subtle can be effective within the realms of music as an art form. She is certainly artistic with her approach, staying away from the cliched folk and pop music that flooded much of the '60s radio-friendly airwaves. Collins also includes her favorite melodies from the songbooks of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. This can benefit one as a pleasant listen, easy to soothe the mind and body, and release the burdens of everyday stress in society. ~ Shawn M. Haney

Product Details

Release Date:	06/16/2023
Label:	Elektra
UPC:	0603497832200
Rank:	51848

Tracks

1. Michael From Mountains
2. Since You Asked
3. Sisters of Mercy
4. Priests
5. A Ballata of Francesco Landini - Lasso! Di Donna
6. Both Sides Now
7. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants (The Song of Old Lovers)
8. Sky Fell
9. Albatross
10. Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Judy Collins   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Lead Vocals
Joshua Rifkin   Conductor

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Leonard Cohen   Composer
Jacques Brel   Composer
John Haeny   Engineer
Joni Mitchell   Composer
Judy Collins   Composer
Gerard Jouannest   Composer
Joshua Rifkin   Arranger
Mark Abramson   Producer
Guy Webster   Cover Photo,Photography
Robert Dennis   Arranger
Robert Sylvester   Arranger
Jim Frawley   Photography
Francesco Landini   Composer
William S. Harvey   Design,Art Direction