Raven
Rites of Passage
© 2003 Raven Sadhaka/Smartbird Music (783707717029)
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Ethereal folk rock and blues...
tracks
- 1 Between Orion & the Bear
- 2 Television Dreams
- 3 Fabulous Flaws
- 4 Can't Resist It
- 5 Black & Blue
- 6 Going Home
- 7 Restless Dog
- 8 Necessary Detours
- 9 Dying to Be Me
- 10 Life is a Dream
- 11 Journey
- 12 Working on a Building
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"Raven embodies all the best attributes of independent music... Her songs move seamlessly between straightforward Mississippi blues to ethereal folk rock("Free")."
- Kristin Feeley for www.fmsound.org
This debut CD by Raven Sadhaka won the ASCAP Plus Award twice, and her song "Between Orion & the Bear" (1st track) won a GREAT AMERICAN SONG award in 2005. She is almost her next CD... stay tuned to CDBaby.com for more on that.
Raven was raised in a very musical and literary household with Mom a vocalist when not teaching English or writing, and Dad on violin, piano, and vocal harmonies, when not teaching or being a superintendent of schools. Having older parents meant growing up in retro-land, listening to swing and jazz standards, lots of broadway musicals from the 40's, 50's and 60's, classical music and some other unusual fare: Raven was probably the only kid in school who knew a couple of infantry drinking songs from World War II (thanks, Dad).
Besides the requisite 5 years of classical piano lessons and an overlapping 6 years of training on flute, Raven also sang in many choirs, glee clubs and smaller groups throughout school and college in addition to some classical vocal training as well. At the age of 12, she picked out a $70 guitar for her birthday and there was no turning back. She was playing variety shows at 15 and was a rhythm guitarist and singer in a band by the age of 16 -- the "Car Doors" (a name created in a moment of desperation before taking the stage for their first gig) was her first band in high school.
Growing up just a stone's throw from the metropolitan Philadelphia area in the early seventies meant exposure to some of the greatest R&B of our time -- her first concert was Gladys Knight & the Pips. In addition, Raven owes a great deal of her inspiration to such groups such as the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and U2, and to solo artists such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Joan Osbourne and Sarah McLachlan. Lately, she's added Bjork, PJ Harvey, Wah! and Krishna Das to her list of eclectic influences. Her original music reflects her roots and many influences, encompassing folk, rock and blues with a dash of jazz thrown in for good measure.
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- author: Raven is sweet
Ravens her music is nice it it makes you cry i just love to hear her sang she has a pretty voices she is pretty i can lessan all day and all night that song is sweet and pretty you just don't no all my ilove it so much pretty song i can just cry and sang ....
Raven's CD fills my soul...
author: Isabella E.I really enjoy listening to this CD... unlike most of the mainstream music out there, it has an appeal that is far-reaching -- I know of others, ranging in age from 15 to over 80, who are also enjoying this CD. This is rather unusual! The melodies and lyrics are truly wonderful. Keep the CD's coming! You've won me over.
- author: Ruth G
The Rights of Passage encompasses folk, blues, jazz and a dose of rock 'n' roll. It has an appeal all its own and to me is in a class all by itself. I really enjoy the musicality of Raven and the blues quality of her voice. I definitely encourage everyone to try it! My whole family really likes her music! Wishing you all the best!
This Lovely Creature's Got It All!
author: Paula J.In her CD Rights of Passage, Raven steps a lively tightrope between deep, dark blues, sly, sassy rock, and rollicking folk. There are plenty of surprises just waiting for you, so listen up!
Soothing and hypnotic :-)
author: Chris E.Rites of Passage is full of soothing and hypnotic melodies. The song subjects are honest and down to earth but when listening I felt like I was floating with the Angels! A great CD to start a Sunday morning or to relax to after a hard days work.
Raven has a soulful sound that appeals to all
author: Carla ZNow it has been my honor and privilege to have know Raven since we were about 15 or 16. When I heard her CD for the first time I cried, because it was so beautiful. There is only two other groups that currently touches the quietness in my soul like Raven, and that is East Mountain South and Atwater-Donnelly...I would actually love it if someone could bring Raven home to Philadelphia to play at the Point...I have tried to entice WXPN to play her, but I think they need someone else to encourage them. Rock on Raven! I have know you a good part of my life and you deserve good things as your music is such a wonderful combination of so many things! BOTTOM LINE: BUY THIS CD AND SUPPORT INDIE MUSIC! with love from "bubbles"
Raven has a unique sound with a great combination of folk
author: Lucy B.Raven has a unique sound with a great combination of folk,blues and rock n'roll. Her soprano voice is sweet and clear and she has a great sense for creating a fun and funky sound.