Bebo Norman - Myself When I Am Real
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Artist: Bebo NormanEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2002-09-10
Music Label: Essential
Soundtracks:
- Our Mystery
- Beautiful You
- Falling Down
- Great Light Of The World
- Where The Trees Stand Still
- Everything
- Just To Look At You
- Long Way Home
- Under The Sun
- So Afraid
- My Love
- Back To Me
Music reviews of Myself When I Am Real
Music Review: Bebo's Best
Rating: 5 Stars
This is Bebo Norman's most cohesive work to date---start to finish there is not a poorly done song. Song order can very often determine the "flow" of a CD, and in this regard this effort is far superior to Bebo's previous works. "our mystery" and "back to me" are both upbeat works, so the CD begins and ends on a positive note. The beautiful "where the tress stand still" tends to gain and then lose momentum, but the energy of "everything" recaptures the spirit of "great light of the world", so it's logically sandwiched between these two tunes. Bebo's lyrics don't read well as stand alone poetry, but when heard in context with the music, they are as a effective as more cryptic lyricists such as Robert Hunter or David Crosby. The band is outstanding in the fact that their licks are all tasteful and restrained---no extended solos, just little stylish interjections. Jerry McPherson's jangly electric guitar is complemented nicely by Ed Cash's versatility. There is a tendency to want a little more, but an over-emphasis on instrumentation might possibly detract from the overall "song". My only criticism is that some of the percussion is programmed electric-synth junk. I suggest that if touches of Latin salsa are desired, hire the real thing---it would sound a lot less cheesy. The keyboard work is effective, and Bebo's acoustic guitar work is flawless. The backup vocals never overshadow Bebo's breathy voice, and the gentle introduction of banjo into several songs is very pleasant and well-done. "just to look at you" is the most ambitious work, with a Liverpudlian arrangement reminiscent of George Martin, though it plods along like an early Neil Young tune. A percussion bridge between "our mystery" and "beautiful you" might improve flow, since they have similar beats but carry different moods. All in all, this CD is a beautiful collection of songs that are Perfect for crickets and a full moon. Bebo's message is always about Love, whether it be romantic love or God's love. He is categorized as a "Christian" artist, and his career could suffer for it, except that he has such broad appeal. He is, unlike some others who have been similarly pidgeon-holed, a true artist who happens to be a Christian, and his songs of praise are subsequently less overt. This work provides a wonderful opportunity to expose others to the Word, and I AM sure that in this regard, "Myself When I Am Real" will prove to be Bebo Norman's greatest contribution.
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All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Bebo Norman, one of Christian music's brightest songwriting talents, shows no signs of slowing down with Myself When I Am Real. Norman once again teams with writing partner-producer Ed Cash for another folk-tinged collection of essays on love, loss, and the need for spiritual companionship. Certainly, the opening "Our Mystery," "Falling Down," and "Everything" add melodic electricity to the release, but more of Myself lies in the quieter, ambient tracks like "Beautiful You," "Just to Look at You," and the transcendent "Great Light of the World." Not to be overlooked is Norman's superb "Long Way Home," a strongly moving ode to commitment in a sometimes stormy yet loving relationship. While the trend toward softer pieces is more in line with Norman's Ten Thousand Days debut, he's clearly maturing in songwriting efficiency and lyrical deftness, while examining matters of heart and soul. There's little doubt that Myself will garner good sales, yet Norman's talent deserves a larger audience. --Michael Lyttle
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