NEW WINTER 2008: NASHVILLE,TN: NEW CD COMING: RICHARD ADLER/BRUCE DEES/LISA SILVER PRODUCERS. IMPORTANT LINKS: myspace.com\bethsass MAILING LIST: bethsass.fanbridge.com . SEVEN SONGS was produced and engineered at Soundwave Studio, Nashville, by Richard Adler (Allison Krauss/Neil Young/Natalie Cole, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Doc Watson, Marty Stuart). In his own words: "Real musicians playing real drums, bass, and guitars provide an earthy palette of support, all the while staying within the bounds of elegant simplicity and focus on Beth's words. A breath of fresh air to those who are tired of drum machines and unreal, unidentifiable synthesized instruments." Beth Sass appears on Shut Eye Records' 2005 compilation "The United State of Americana". According to Ryan Hoffer,A&R, RW Shamy of Twangcast.com called it the "best cross-section of Americana" he'd ever heard on one disc. Additionally, Ryan Hoffer, A&R, Shut Eye Records, Inc, says: "Upon listening to "Seven Songs", I was reminded of that honest, organic sound similar to that of artists like Mary Lou Lord or Patti Smith. That being said, you are able to maintain your individuality by blending a myriad of influences and forging an eclectic take on the singer/songwriter genre. This can definitely be heard in songs like "I Forgive Myself" and "Dying Breed". I love the twangy Emerson, Lake and Palmer-ishintro in "I Forgive Myself". This wry little shanty then continues via crisp acoustics atop drving cadence- very catchy.I must say, though, that "Stampede" is probably my favorite song off the album. Again, another flawless intro with escalating electric lead atop the backing guitars. This song has just the type of melody that leaves an impression on first-time listeners. All in all, "Seven Songs" radiates with pastoral goodness and boasts of proficient songwriting. " Singer-songwriter Beth Sass' voice is "winning" and "compelling" (Taxi)!!!!!!!! This CD has been described by listeners as: "a rare, hauntingly beautiful blend of joy & angst" and "a bare essentials EP that highlights lyrical imagery and emotional delivery, probing the soul and giving answers." Beth Sass has been described as "a singer-songwriter with intensely personal lyrics, showcased with exciting arrangements that never detract from her message." After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Beth moved to Nashville from Boston, collaborating with some of the "greats" of the songwriting industry. She has been staff writer for Maypop Music Group, has had material signed to Sony/Tree Publishing, and currently has songs included in the catalogues of Zomba Enterprises and Pride Music Group/Warner Chappell Music. She is especially proud of her long-term cowriting relationship with award-winning/platinum-selling lyricist Don Pfrimmer.
