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WHAT OTHERS SAY Reviewers  “Erickson’s voice shapes words like a fine calligrapher would carefully space a
poem.... [10,000 Miles] is a haunting piece, and it was given a bravura
performance.... The depth and breadth of Erickson’s repertory is frankly
astonishing.” (Michael Sobota, Chronicle-Journal, 11/21/07)”She has a warm sensual voice, a powerful theatrical presence and an accessible personality that won over the audience wholeheartedly.” (Colleen Gibson, CJ, 11/13/03) ”Listening to Kim’s lyrics is like hearing an intricate story. Your mind builds a scenario and fills in the image... The songs are both joyful and serious, always poetic. Her extraordinary voice brings pleasure....” (Jolene Davis, CJ, 07/05/03) ”Kim Erickson proved to be the belle of the ball.... The obvious passion [she] brought to the performance...earned [her] the warmest, lengthiest applause of the evening. Several members of the audience could be heard to remark how amazed they were at the power of Erickson’s voice.” (Paul Acree, CJ, 10/25/01) ”’Away’ is...another outstanding achievement by Erickson.” (Brent Linton, CJ, 09/23/00)”Erickson marveled the crowd with her semi-impersonations of [Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf]....She was the alter ego of Piaf and Brel, dressing in character....Her talent is a feather in Thunder Bay’s cap to be able to call her home-grown.” (Marla Tomlinson, Thunder Bay Post, 12/15/00) ”Erickson’s music/sound score...performed live by her, is magical and compelling....This is a deeply imaginative and spiritual accomplishment.” (John Charles, Edmonton Sun, 01/19/97) ”Kim Erickson’s mezzo-soprano voice...had a sweet, fluid timbre....An excellent musician who acts with the voice....” (Rita Ubriaco, CJ, 03/16/93) ”Clear, resonant..., Kim had the audience mesmerized.” (Ottawa Revue, 05/15/78) Fellow Artists”Kim, your song gave me shivers. We could feel the river moving in the aisles. At the end, with the lighting behind you, Kim... your singular body on stage & the singing drum ... wow! Very nice to have told the story of the waters meeting as a prelude to this musical experience - powerful.” (Dianne Potts, 12/06/11) ”Kim – Just had a listen to your album...very, very impressive! (...) ’Away’ (...) - what a ’feminine’ song; it was beautiful, rich, and delicate. You have a wonderful voice – so ’feminine’, refreshing and ’real’. As I listened to subsequent songs it took me on a journey with you – good songs should – especially when they are so much a part of the artist as your material is, so deeply personal – nothing pretentious. This is good stuff; each song was a well painted picture, crafted and framed with emotion and tender loving care...WELL DONE KIM!!!” (Darrell Swanson, 30/05/11) 
”The arrangements are rich, the songs chose their moment in time like a ballerina taking her first step. ’How Big is Your Heart’ - I'm just stunned, what a beautiful song.... The song and the voice just capture an armful of a passing storm.” Photos: Lori Fox Rossi, Estella Howard
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