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Reviews of Alice Di Micele's "It's
A Miracle"
Victory Music Review, Vol. 14 No. 9 September 1989 Percy Hilo This is one of the most powerful and musical statements
of the year. With a spirit rooted deep in the earth and
a voice that would make any songs more appealing, Alice
Di Micele sings to us of the beauty and destruction of
nature and in the interconnectedness of all living things. "Orange
Moon, Silver Fire," "Julie's Song", and "The Beaver Song" plead
for an understanding of Mother Earth and our own precarious
condition, while "Not For Sale" shows the integrity of
Native American traditions. "The God In You" and the
title cut speak of the beauty and potential in all of
us which is at one with the beauty of nature as exhibited
in "First Snow" and the stunning "The Prettiest Jewel." The
feeling is true, the accompaniment correct for each mood
and the production is first rate. A breath of fresh air.
Heartsong Review Fall 89/Winter 90 No. 7 Mary Heckler Starting this folksy album with a song like "All Or
Nothin'" gives instant insight into this singer/songwriter's
soul. She is, as she says "standing naked in stormy weather," in
all her songs. Her gentle yet gutsy voice and thoughtful
lyrics stand strong in the face of mighty forces in the
the world, expressing both spiritual and political awareness.
This is earthy inspiring music, with a rustic, country
twinge. "All Or Nothin'" is a statement of her intention to
keep love from being a game: "I've had enough of this
half-assed stuff/ I want it all or I don't want nothin'". "Orange
Moon, Silver Fire" asks us to save the Earth's forests,
to see our place in the chain of being. "Not For Sale" is
a moving song about the Black Hills and seems to ask
when America will see, accept and honor it's Indian heritage. "Woke
Up Cryin'" is a beautiful, powerful expression of a raped
girl's anguish. The singing is sensitive, light, and
plaintive. "I see his face around every bend/I want to
get on with my life/but I just can't seem to sleep through
the night..." Alice's guitar is a gentle support for
the girl's feeling. "It's A Miracle" is musically the most appealing song
on this album. The accompaniment of saxophone, drums
and guitar gives a perfect setting for Alice's strong
voice. Her singing is always professional and prime: "And
watching a child be born from a woman/Watching his body
flow from hers; It's a miracle..." And so is this album.
Because the words to all the songs are included, this
is a good one to sing along with. The ideals expressed
raise consciousness and heal hearts. Recommended.
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