Terrence Sawchuck’s production brings a timeless and original beauty to songs that stem from a variety of origins. Both the Irish and American folk songs are steeped in tradition, yet the arrangements are uniquely tailored to Eleanor’s graceful style, which stretches into the contemporary even as it echoes with its classical roots. Anne’s Church with the world-renown Elmer Iseler Singers. “She’s Like the Swallow” and “Shenendoah” were recorded in Toronto’s St. Another would most certainly be – Eleanor’s mother, playing piano on “Eriskay”, the Scottish folk song. Eleanor’s Irish and Scottish ancestry resonates in the song and Natalie MacMaster’s masterful fiddling is one of the album highlights. It came to the singer at a particularly poignant time in her life when she was venturing in to new personal and professional territories. The Tim Thorney/Erica Ehm collaboration “Green Hills” tells of a wistful leave-taking from the familiar and the bittersweet journey into the unknown. “But the euphoria of being married, of wanting to give everything to that person, holds incredible meaning for me.” “The words, ‘I want to serve him only, and come out in his image’ are not exactly popular today,” explains the singer. This particular poem depicts the woman’s overwhelming love for her partner. ![]() “Frauen Lieben und Leben” (A Woman’s Love and Life) is part of Schumann’s eight-song cycle about a woman who moves through various life stages, from early courtship through marriage and motherhood, to the death of her husband. And Aaron Davis’s piano arrangement on the Fleetwood Mac love song is the musical expression of love itself. John McDermott’s vocals and Quartetto Gelato’s music come together with Eleanor to turn the Irish ballad, “When You Were Sweet Sixteen”, into a contemporary classic. ![]() While the messages are wonderfully basic, the arrangements and vocals are distinctive compliments to Eleanor’s talents. Eleanor brings tremendous conviction to these love songs, which speak to the unbreakable connections between soulmates. ![]() The simplicity of words and melodies belies the emotional strength of “When You Are Old” and “Songbird”. With input from some of Canada’s brightest musical stars, these songs bring both timelessness and ingenuity to the expression of human emotion. Eleanor’s debut album brings a diversity of musical genres – classic, Celtic, ballad, folk and pop – into a unified, comforting and intimate space. Intimate is a musical compilation of exquisite melodies, poignant words and penetrating emotion. “The unifying thread to this musical compilation is the deeply personal nature of the songs –my hope is that the experience is intimate, poignant and filled with an emotion that is genuine and wonderfully human.”
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