From: owner-apple-tree-digest@smoe.org (apple-tree-digest) To: apple-tree-digest@smoe.org Subject: apple-tree-digest V1 #42 Reply-To: apple-tree@smoe.org Sender: owner-apple-tree-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-apple-tree-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk apple-tree-digest Saturday, September 26 1998 Volume 01 : Number 042 Today's Subjects: ----------------- OAC: Jessica Weiser [Jonathon Stooner ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 02:50:13 -0700 From: Jonathon Stooner Subject: OAC: Jessica Weiser Okay, this is going to not only the lists that she's on, but the other lists that I can call home. So, to those who do not know who she is, Jessica Weiser is a full-fledged Fumbler, a Sarah Mclachlan Mailing List member. Through her studies, Jess has also been writing her own music, strumming a lil' guitar, and singing her swooning melodies. And, as of September 18th, her EP, What has Happened, was delivered to her and ready to be shipped to those who needed to hear the voice that nearly every known Mid-Western Fumblers rant and rave about. But what is it about her that everyone talks about? Quite simply, how closely to Tara MacLean she sounds, both vocally, and musically. And on September 23rd, the little brown package that held the CD was sitting on my desk. And now the honor of the Grand Stooner Dissection: 3 Parts Tara MacLean; 1 Part Sarah Bettens(of K's Choice); a pinch of Liz Phair and Emm Gryner; and hint of Ani Difranco. From the title track, 'Waiting', Jess shows her passion for emotional release with this slightly edgy and Ani DiFranco-folk tune. Moving into the folky 'Left,' Jess' tale of a harsh break-up, the Tara Maclean sounds start to hint it's way at you, but when you get to the divine solo track, 'What Can I say?' it comes very clearly that Tara was a major influence to her. The difference I see is that Jess has found a way to be better in the way of her moody vocals and guitar. 'All I Could Do' is the next fine addition to her EP. It is this track that I just fell into deep love for. Whether it was the smooth electric guitar or lusty vocals, I found this one particular track to be notable as the best upon her CD. Closing the CD with 'Cage of Wire,' Jess soothes you one last time with her trusty guitar as she proves that her passion for music can move you as well as create the certain emotions she felt in writing it. This CD is a very fine addition to my vast collection, and to all that made it this far, I strongly recommend that you hunt her down or find someone that can to get it for you. And to Jess, thanks for the opportunity to listen... Just A Forgotten Thought, Jonathon Stooner - -- *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "So, you're an American, eh?" "No, I'm CANADIAN. It's like the american, but without the gun." - David Foley, Kids In The Hall - ---BEGIN FUMBLECODE BLOCK--- Version: 3.0b [TC1.0a] FuED exfe a+++ Itch lus r++ ps++ bs+ C++ w++ p# LF+ N+++ cd#+ s pr++ g! S- x? Fa? m+ b fc E+ rl! d+ - ----END FUMBLECODE BLOCK---- ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ------------------------------ End of apple-tree-digest V1 #42 *******************************