Falishia
I Long for You
Sky Walkz Music 2010
www.myspace.com/falishiaalice
Falishia A. Roberts is a chilling artist.
Not as in frightening, but as in relaxing, mellowing, a peaceful, body temperature-lowering songster.
The sacred selections on the Los Angeles-based artist’s I Long for You are wrapped in smooth, atmospheric jazz: easy and meditative. The fedora-wearing Falishia has the finest descriptor for her sound: “jazzspel…a smooth peaceful groove.”
Falishia’s full-length album was released earlier this year, with major seventh and other mellow jazz chords dressing lyrics that are encouraging (“Hold On”), prayerful (“Heaven’s Lullaby”) and worshipful (“You Alone Are Worthy”). “Draw Me” is the most fetching and compelling of the ten selections, but “Heaven’s Lullaby” is the most illustrative of Falishia’s hushed style.
“Follow” breaks the mold with its more rhythmic backdrop but the melody and Falishia’s soft delivery are in keeping with the album’s other selections, which are lovely though sometimes derivative of each other.
I Long for You is sacred music to listen to before bedtime or as restoration after a long day of work, play or worship. Those who like Jill Scott, Sade or Lisa McClendon in her quietest moments will enjoy this album. Lew Laing produces.
Three of Five Stars
Picks: “Draw Me,” “Heaven’s Lullaby.”
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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I have had the pleasure of purchasing this CD, and found that there is nothing like it. it’s a smooth grove that gives you a sense of peace and tranquility. if you have not been introduced to this grove called Jazzpel then you are missing the boat. Treat yourself to s doze of great music and God all wrapped in one
I have had the pleasure of purchasing this CD, and found that there is nothing like it. it’s a smooth grove that gives you a sense of peace and tranquility. if you have not been introduced to this grove called Jazzpel then you are missing the boat. Treat yourself to s doze of great music and God all wrapped in one
Talk about easy listening. Although I’m not a big gospel listener, I bought this CD because a friend of mine was raving about it. I found myself mixing several tunes in with my Jazz tunes on my IPod. I’m loving this CD. You find yourself praising without even knowing it. The grooves ae so smooth. I’m a fan..
Want to thank all who are enjoying the chiiling artist known as Falishia fro all your support. God is truly moving.Thank you forthe love and please continue to spread that the word about Falishia’s music ministry.Let the music encourage you. Let the message inspire you.
SKy Walkz Music
OK. Ok.Ok. There is a new artist in the Gospel Community that is Bringing the Heat!!!! Holy Ghost Fire
PRAISE HIM….FALISHIA…..PRAISE HIM
Ms. Falishia!!!! Yes sir. I had the pleasure of meeting her last year and found out that she had been following my career for quite sometime. She gave me her Cd and I loved it!! Couldn’t stop playing it. It’s indeed relaxing so inspiring and quite frankly the best Gospel Jazz Cd I have ever heard. I love you Ms.. Falishia!!
Marjane
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