Awake and Dreaming

Editorial Reviews
The Iowa Entertainer, August 2004
JR Hallofamer "This is probably the sweetest CD that I've had the pleasure to review."

About the Artist
Little Mojo is an acoustic/rock band hailing from Des Moines, Iowa. It combines the talents of two young brothers who have been creating music together since October 1998. Without any label support, they have sold over 7,000 copies of their three previous recordings, and to date, over 1,500 copies of the "Awake and Dreaming" E.P. Little Mojo has toured extensively throughout the United States on various national tours over the past 3 years. Little Mojo has opened up for such artists as Ben... read more

Album Description
Five tracks of acoustic driven pop rock with heartfelt lyrics in the vein of Damien Rice, Dave Mathews, and Jason Mraz.

Awake and Dreaming

Average customer rating:

Destresser....Mood Music...Same Tempo...Start To Finish
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE!!
Dreaming Wide Awake
Dreaming Wide Awake
Intoxicating

Dreaming Wide Awake
Lizz Wright
Manufacturer: Verve Forecast
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00096S3RM
Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

A Taste Of Honey
Stop
Hit The Ground
When I Close My Eyes
I'm Confessin'
Old Man
Wake Up Little Sparrow
Chasing Strange
Get Together
Trouble
Dreaming Wide Awake
Without You

Amazon.com

Lizz Wright's sophomore release, Dreaming Wide Awake is a gorgeous, floating atmospheric journey. Her deep, rich alto, matched by a similarly incredible depth of emotion, makes for a beautiful, timeless record. Highlights include a bluegrass-tinged cover of Neil Young's "Old Man," a gorgeously sultry version of Joe Henry's "Stop" (better known as "Don't Tell Me," as covered by Madonna), and the Youngbloods' positivity-tipped "Get Together." But not all highlights are cover tunes. Wright, along with songwriter Jesse Harris and Toshi Reagon, created the achingly beautiful "Hit the Ground," while Chocolate Genius (a.k.a. Marc Anthony Thompson) scribed "Chasing Strange," and Wright penned the jazz-tinged title track on her own. --Denise Sheppard

Album Description

On this album the singer, songwriter embraces the history of Jazz, Gospel, and R&B. Her collaborations with some of the most gifted artists already have this record tagged as one of the most original albums of the year.

Customer Reviews:

Destresser....Mood Music...Same Tempo...Start To Finish.......2007-06-26

What more can I say that the other reviewers have not...if all the songs are new and their are no covers of other people's songs?,(as I don't like when artist do this, anyone can do that)...then this is an outstanding album....in that style of music.
Stand of tracks are... I'm Confessin...When I Close My Eyes...Taste Of Honey...Without You...Stop...Hit The Ground...Chasing Strange and Trouble.
If this is to low tempo for you or if you just want more good music, check out Chrisette Michele's...I Am and Lina's...Inner Beauty Movement.

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE!!.......2007-05-03

I heard the title track "Dreaming Wide Awake" on a local university FM station a few weeks ago, immediately ordered the CD, along with Ms Wright's first CD, "Salt", and have been listening to both of them constantly since receiving them. I play them together in a "random" mode on my player which allow the subtle differences of the two CDs to blend together to make a tremendous listening experience.

It would be difficult for me to pick a favorite song because there are several songs that I love and there are several types of songs to chose from. A truly fascinating collection of music with something for just about everyone and each song given her personal style. Both are truly remarkable albums that are musically adroit and lyrically captivating.

Please, don't miss these musical treasures, that will stand the test of time. I'll be playing these CDs for a long time. Truly remarkable musicianship by Ms Wright.

Dreaming Wide Awake.......2007-04-02

I am very impressed with this release. This artist is new to me so I had no preconceived ideas of what to expect. Her voice is very smooth, womanly strong. She brings me back to the days of my youth when I was hearing more black women sing of more than the blues, songs of inspiration and happiness, black women voices were heard in a more positive way.

I really enjoy listening to this CD.

Dreaming Wide Awake.......2007-03-21

Lizz Wright is a good contalto and adds a touch of blues in her music. its very sultry and haunting. I have really enjoyed this album

Intoxicating.......2007-01-20

When I heard this cd the first time, I was in a true place of intoxication and ectasy all at once. I am definitely feeling her voice it's so rich, smooth and sultry! I can't say enough about this album!
Buy it! I am going to wear this cd out as soon as I get it.
I can't wait for it to arrive!

Average customer rating:

Sweet and Dreamy with Elements of Ecstasy

Dreaming Wide Awake
Lizz Wright
Manufacturer: Universal/Verve
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Dreaming Wide Awake
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ASIN: B000EMSOU2
Release Date: 2006-05-29

Tracks:

A Taste Of Honey
Stop
Hit The Ground
When I Close My Eyes
I'm Confessin'
Old Man
Wake Up, Little Sparrow
Chasing Strange
Get Together
Trouble
Dreaming Wide Awake
Without You
Narrow Daylight (Bonus Track)

Album Details

The Third Album from the Young Georgia-born Jazz Vocalist the Times Exclaims "Exceptional". Mojo Raves "Mellow, Richly Expressive... Enthralling" and Jazzwise Remarks "Hers is a Talent that Only Comes around Once in a Generation". This Edition Includes the Track "Narrow Daylight", Not Found on the Us Equivalent.

Customer Reviews:

Sweet and Dreamy with Elements of Ecstasy.......2006-07-15

"When I close my eyes I Dream of You..."

Ethereal guitar and smooth sways of sound make this a relaxing
escape. "Stop" will be recognized by Madonna fans and Lizz Wright's
version is much more slow and sultry.

"I'm confessing that I love you..."

Lizz Wright's music display's a warm heart contemplating dreamy thoughts we can all relate to as her voice reaches out into possibility. Her voice adds subtle dimensions of beauty to any song she takes on (Neil Young's Old Man) and as the mood slows down, a sultry connection between memory and future dreams evolves.

Lizz Wright's Dreaming Wide Awake is a very pleasant surprise in its poignant honesty and this album is filled with endearing lyrics and soul soothing comfort. Her voice is truly exquisite and is well suited to dreamy moods and romantic longings.

~The Rebecca Review

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Faust (Sung in English)
Gounod , Clarke , Miles , Plazas , Magee , and Parry
Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006NSEC
Release Date: 2002-11-26

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Jazzy Woo
Nothing to WOO about!

Wide Awake and Dreaming
Wendy Woo
Manufacturer: Woo Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008XRXJ
Release Date: 2003-04-15

Tracks:

Memory To Me Now
Wide Awake And Dreaming
Ghost
Painting Your Picture
Sundrops
Sweet Words And Symphonies
Fade To Gray
Out Of The Rain
Want Me To Be
One Stroke Past Midnight
Past Lives Passed

Customer Reviews:

Jazzy Woo.......2004-04-28

Woo is such an eclectic songwriter and stylist that each of her albums is different. This one was done at the height of her jazz period. Has some classic Woo songs, such as "Sundrops" (calypso funk, I'd call it), "Ghost" and "Fade to Gray" (Sade-style grooves), and "Painting Your Picture" (almost a Bossa Nova lullaby).

If you are a fan of smooth jazz, there are some gems here. In terms of songwriting, this album rates five stars. Someday there will be a "Best of Woo" album and I'd bet it will hold its own against Carole King's "Tapestry."

The only reason I haven't give the album an overall five star rating is that I want more Woo vocals and less Woo band.

Woo is one of the best live performers in the country and her most recent album, "Walking the Skyline," was produced to capture that energy. So that might be the best CD to get as a first purchase.

But many of her fans also love "Wide Awake and Dreaming." Here's what a Denver Post reviewer said when it came out:

" ... a new album showcases Woo's considerable strengths as a songwriter, singer and bandleader. 'Wide Awake and Dreaming' (Sky Trail), out this month, bristles with poignant, appealing songs performed in a hip-shaking folk style that suggests Natalie Merchant crossed with Sade."

Nothing to WOO about!.......2004-01-27

This Wendy Woo album is boring to listen to. She has a very limited range and most of the songs on here sound the same. The tempos on here are slow and jarry. Not what I had in mind. If you want a really good Wendy Woo album, get "Gonna Wear Red". That's my favorite.

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Dreaming Awake

Manufacturer: Blonde Vinyl Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0009JXURW

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Produced by Michael Knott & David Hackbarth

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Awake But Somehow Dreaming

Manufacturer: Bill Swann
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA9V2Q
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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Awake and Dreaming
Nonth Hour
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000TSYM1Q

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WOW.

Dreaming Awake
Harmony
Manufacturer: Massacre Records De
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-01-06

Tracks:

Into the Afterlife [Instrumental]
Eternity
Dreaming Awake
Fragile [Instrumental]
Without You
Fall [Instrumental]
Fall of Man
When Shadows Fall
Maze of the Past
She
Remember

Album Description

2003 debut album for Swedish melodic metal act. For fans of 80s metal acts like Europe & Stryper. 11 tracks. Massacre Records.

Customer Reviews:

WOW........2003-12-11

Okay. I understand that this album and band is a new offering. But it is virtually a crime that they are not well-known yet! Since you MUST check this album out, here's what to expect.

Harmony plays very friendly melodic metal. Nothing harsh, no screaming vocals or dissonance in the vocals. A few of the songs are fast, like the intro track (which is actually a song, not just keyboard orchestration like most intros) and "Eternity." Others focus on mid-paced melodies. As mentioned, there are plenty of keyboards and wind arrangements. Lyrics are blatantly Christian; that's okay if you're a believer or if you're just open-minded in general. These guys are label-mates with Human Fortress; if you like them check out Harmony! This is one of the better records I've heard this year. My favorites include Eternity, Without You, and Remember.

Wide Awake and Dreaming
Average customer rating:

WOW!

Outstanding

Velvet music

Voice of an angel

What a voice!

Wide Awake and Dreaming
Rebecca Spencer
Manufacturer: Lml Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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