On her tenth release, Angels
in Disguise, Celtic harpist Kim Robertson adds a new dimension
to her music: The evocative sounds of her voice, previously heard
only in concert.
Along with her
own arrangements of Irish, Scottish, and Japanese instrumentals,
Kim has included five elegant original songs and two scottish
folk songs that capture the haunting quality of her vocals. The
album opens with Doucement, one of two selections with
French lyrics inspired by her years of study in France. These
pieces, along with Hello My Friend, speak eloquently of
timeless love, while selections like Contemplate and Angels
in Disguise reflect on the power of imagination to transcend
limitation.
The dreamy production
quality of the album adds to the magic and clarity of Kim's expressive
vocals. Her crystalline harp melodies are further enhanced by
warm, ethereal instrumental arrangements featuring violin, hammered
dulcimer, guitar and percussion. After listening to this celestial
yet sensuous music, you may wonder if Kim herself is an angel
in disguise.