Folk/Review Tara MacLean - Live in My Hometown
Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award-winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then, she has been signed with Capitol Records and EMI Canada with her Juno-nominated band, Shaye. She has written and recorded six solo albums and two with the band.
The engaging Live in My Hometown EP by Tara MacLean displays her extraordinary skill as a singer and songwriter. Capturing the raw passion and emotional depth that have become characteristics of MacLean's music, the EP was recorded live in front of an enthralled local crowd. Known for combining lyric-driven pop and folk music in a distinctive way, MacLean sings each song with a strength and tenderness that strikes a deep chord with listeners.
The EP gains a special connectedness from of the live environment, which lets MacLean's skill come through in its most undiluted form. The listener is given the impression that they are a member of the audience and are undergoing something really unique because of the manner she interacts with them and the measurable connection she has with them. The EP's songs are all performed with a degree of truthfulness that can only be discovered in a live setting, demonstrating MacLean's intense emotional connection to her songs.
With its soaring melody and soft guitar strumming, MacLean's Live in My Hometown demonstrates his ability to craft profoundly beautiful and contemplative moments. Her narratives are rich and compelling, bringing listeners into the worlds she creates via her songs. The EP is a showcase for MacLean's skill as an award-winning composer, as she deftly blends themes of love, desire, and time passing.
More than merely a live recording, Live in My Hometown honors Tara MacLean's ongoing artistic talent and the strong bond she has with her listeners. For those who enjoy meaningful, exquisitely composed folk music, it's a must-listen.