Mia Silvas

[Dud]

Mini personal review from Dud, now that he is the proud owner of a copy

A lot like me
Different arrangement to that we are familiar with - Toms snare drum adds a lovely feel to the track. Mia still manages the chuckle at the end

Taking a chance
Most of you will have heard this as the first track on her myspace recently. A much more orchestrated version of the track with the band sound, I'm a big fan of Mia's acoustic style but concede this is one track that benefits from the additional instruments and vocals.

Cry
This track is very different from what we've heard so far. I didn't recognise it from the intro However it feels more heartfelt and the violin (?) obviously adds to the right emotion of the track. there is a lovely riff that gets going right as the track ends, would make a great live singalong.

Flower girl
Again the band makes a welcome addition to the track. I dont know how much debate Mia put into adding the band over her well known acousticness but it works well here.

Miss Communication
This one doesnt work so well for me, as I always felt it was a sing along ditty kind of track and its a bit too slow now. I do like the backing vocals "Here it is!" though.

More Fool Me
This isnt that different in tempo from the live acoustic Ben Mark accompanied version and I could just imagine listening to this in some dark Vegas nightclub. The piano line works really well.

Turn around
Lovely harmony from Jon(?)

Trouble ATW
Much more sinister than the usual version, shivers up the spine with the chilling keyboards

Easier said than done
The masterpiece of the album for me. It's probably my favourite Mia track, lyrically and it works up well with the percussion providing the mainstay of the track. It brings a tear to my eye when Mia sings "Easier said than done" as I've thought that myself many times over the years, both in and out of love.

On the outside
A much slower version than the acoustic original, which is in itself not that fast. However, it works well with the heart felt lyric. Carefully chosen instruments, that work well. I think this track showcases Mia's vocal range.

Winding Road
So I'm intrigued - perhaps Mia can answer this. When you have a great track, do you instinctively know how you can make it better, do you look back and wish you'd done it a different way in the first place, or you do work at different versions and find a better one. Anyway I thought this was a great track first time round but its sooo much better here.

Just my personal opinions, feel free to comment. Disagreements tolerated
Dud

[Marloes]

I so agree with you on ESTD.. That song is just pure brilliance to me, it's so emotional (especially when she sings it live.. I cried during the Regal Room gig!) and so heartfelt. I also think that is the masterpiece of the album - I can't stop listening to it.

Great review Paul, I agree with you on most of it!
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[rbk133]

Awww yes, Easier said than done is amazing, i'm fall in love with that song!!!
Does anybody have the lyrics???
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*...If you ask me, i won't leave, i'll be there for you...*

[Marloes]

Here you go:

[rbk133]

Awww thank you so much Marly!!!x
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*...If you ask me, i won't leave, i'll be there for you...*

[*Moniek*]

[Marloes]

^It's from the album booklet.
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[*Moniek*]

OK, then I'll be wrong
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[Marloes]

Mia's album is €15,- here in Holland, by the way!
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[Sascha]

And it's an amazing album! Buy Buy Buy!!!

[Toteki]

If you have left over Pounds, you can buy the album for 10 quid...

I still have some from a trip to the UK and I think Mia can use them so I'll pay my copies with Pounds.
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[Toteki]

Mia posted new songs on her MySpace... Dank je wel, Mia!
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[Sian]

[Rachel]

really need to get this album hehe
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