DIANE WARD: The Great Impossible

Diane Ward

The Great Impossible

© 2003 Diane Ward (659057441924)

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She's one of the South Florida's most celebrated singer / songwriters and this is her most ambitious, complex and ultimately stunning album to date.

tracks

1 Wide Awake
2 Shooting Rockets
3 Class Of 2000
4 Perfect Kiss
5 Latch Key Kid
6 I Won't Step Down
7 Fade
8 Don't Fall Away
9 Baby Look Up
10 A Song For Cara
11 Watch From The Trees
12 Clumsy
13 You
14 Sunday Drive
15 The Great Impossible

notes

Diane Ward's new album, "The Great Impossible," is the culmination of a year's work, and is a masterful reflection of the Florida singer/songwriter's significant talent. It began as her 2 previous albums had started: with a musical emotion that surfaces before the story develops, inspiring the lyrics and the melody. "The Great Impossible" is a personal take on the bigness of love, and the struggles to access it. To Diane, "This is the stuff that scars us and defines who we are."

The new music showcases an artist who has mastered her craft, and honed her songwriting skill until it slices through the pretenses of pop music. Songs like "Fade" chronicle the lives of people who feel invisible and hopeless, while "Baby Look Up" is a song of encouragement and inspiration. The haunting title track "The Great Impossible" sums up the eternal journey of finding lasting love.

And then there is the matter of her Voice. "... The sounds coming from the (recording) booth on this summer night - ghostly ...pitch perfect, tough and fragile at once - boggle," says, Greg Baker - Street Magazine. Diane's signature voice has power and range, but it's the nuances and raw emotion that ultimately connect her with the listener. In "Class of 2000", Diane's vocals soar with depth and coloration. "Perfect Kiss," is a tale of love at first sight and her voice leads us from the breathless beginning to the sensual finish of a desired love affair.

Such accomplished talent does not appear suddenly, without hard work, or the contributions of many other gifted people. Born and bred in Miami, Diane's talents were nurtured by some of the finest musicians in the state. In 1995, pursuing more of an acoustic sound, she went solo, teaming with Jack Shawde, whose eloquent guitar work helped bring her songs and characters to life. Jack's career has encompassed projects and tours with such notables as Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, John Mayall, Al Kooper, and Stan Lynch of the Heartbreakers.

That same year, Diane released her debut CD, "Mirror," which was acclaimed by Album Network for its "acoustic based rock with rich, full arrangements (that) highlight her singular vocal style and accomplished songwriting." Billboard Magazine called it "a stunning collection of husky, emotional songs with Ward's powerhouse vocals front and center." "Mirror" landed in Gavin's very competitive AAA chart, receiving airplay at 140 commercial and non-commercial stations, with selected cuts charting on several stations' top 10 lists.

Building on the success of it's predecessor, Diane released her sophomore album, "Move" which received acclaim as "a masterful collection of pop songwriting," and was awarded "Best Rock CD" in the April "BEST of 2000" issue of South Florida's City Link Magazine.

Now with the release of "The Great Impossible," Diane Ward is poised to bring her music to audiences nationwide. The 15 song CD was produced by Diane and Jack Shawde, recorded at Elysian Fields Studios, and mastered at NY's Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi (Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Ami Mann, Ani DiFranco). The Diane Ward Band features Diane on vocals, guitar, and keyboards; Jack Shawde on lead guitars; Debbie Duke on electric and upright bass; and Howard Goldberg, on drums and percussion. The band will tour the East coast; both plugged and unplugged, in support of the new album (they open for Ani DiFranco in March).

Diane believes that "each project has a purpose, and a special voice of its own. It has to contribute something spiritually and emotionally." 2003 heralds "The Great Impossible," the next step in the evolution of this gifted musical craftswoman and performer.

reviews

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  • How can I put it into words?
    author: JJJ

    This CD came to me at a time I needed to escape.Your voice calmed me and sent me to a pleasent place.To listen to you on the beach is a vacation and I plan to go there ALOT! I want to thank you so much for sharing your talent with the world and will give you as gifts to all my friends!Getting this CD was well worth the money! CD ranks a 100 stars!!!!

  • hope i don't wear this out before her next one!
    author: cherlog

    i saw Diane in concert and she sang songs from her cd. was amazed at the emotions she poured into her music. i had to buy the cd. i make a point of telling friends old and new about her, her music, and her website.

  • Very Enjoyable Collection
    author: BKS

    Thoughtful lyrics and wide ranging vocals by Diane results in a very enjoyable musical collection. I hope to attend a live performance...soon.

  • Love her in concert, love her in digital
    author: Kelly

    I would recommend seeing Diane live over just listening to her music on CD, but that's just not practical for some. The Great Impossible is the best example of the power of her voice and the depth of her lyrics [although, her 2000 release--Move--comes a close second and "Goodbye Mary Jo" and "Here It Comes" from Mirror (1995) are sentimental favorites]. Buy it. You won't regret it.

  • author: LLG

    This CD is what music is all about: Diane's great songs, her wonderful voice showing her trademark broad range and depth, great performances by the musicians, great production, all delivered by Diane and producer Jack Shawde without looking over her shoulder worrying about the "major labels" or "hit songs". Guitarist and producer Jack Shawde again shows why he is one of the most highly coveted musicians in the southeast; tasteful playing, great tone, and well conceived production that always compliments Diane's songs and voice. Diane once again delivers a CD that is simply top shelf.

  • Do NOT miss this CD!!!
    author: JKS

    This CD is by far one my favorites. Diane's voice is soulful and sultry, playing with ranges and emotions throughout the entire CD. I usually only enjoy a few tracks off a CD, but this one offers an entire disc worth of great music. It follows a cadence, a lyrical rhythm if you will, that sets the listener up for an entire experience filled with passion, love and hope. But, it doesn't go over board with gushy love songs and trite lyrics. It expresses what we all have felt and thought of during this lifetime but could never find the words to convey them.

  • Diane rocks! Another magnificent collection from the best of the best!
    author: Todd Puntolillo

    Once again Diane cuts through it all and shakes you to the soul. This CD is breathtaking.

  • Diane Ward's new CD release is great!
    author: Sarah Walker

    Diane's latest CD - "The Great Impossible" is possibly her best CD yet! Great grooves and some great ballads - especially "Perfect Kiss" For those of you who have not heard Diane Ward's music, her flavor is Melissa Etheridg-ish. But why compare one truly original artist with another?

  • This CD is AMAZING!
    author: Shawna Goldman

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