{"id":106959,"date":"2021-12-20T15:31:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T20:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=106959"},"modified":"2021-12-20T15:40:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T20:40:42","slug":"briar-summers-rises-from-the-ashes-with-latest-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/briar-summers-rises-from-the-ashes-with-latest-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Briar Summers rises ‘From The Ashes’ with latest album"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Huntsville\u2019s own singer-songwriter, Briar Summers, released her sophomore album from the ashes<\/em> in October. If you are still looking for that last-minute gift for a loved one this Christmas, Briar\u2019s beautifully composed and constructed set of songs is the perfect souvenir from a tough year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summers, in her music, lyrics and attitude, explores what it means to be resilient in the face of adversity, defiant in the face of obstacles, and triumphant when challenges seem overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Writer and reviewer from the Great Dark Wonder, Martin Noakes, says it all in his review<\/a><\/span> of From The Ashes<\/em>: “…with this single, (‘Stronger’), Briar also dispelled any pre-conceived notions of creating adolescent bubblegum music. ‘I won\u2019t fall, I\u2019ll beat the odds and stand up tall \/ And the world can doubt me but I won\u2019t listen at all\u201d.<\/em> Instead, the airwaves were filled with a beautiful, yet potent ‘piano and strings’ sound that not only demonstrates incredible poise and maturity in her sound, but also belies both her age and the expectations of the listener. ‘Cause I believe that I\u2019m stronger than they make me out to be \/ Yes, I believe.<\/em>‘\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From The Ashes<\/em> was produced by world-renowned David Bottrill, who has worked with legends such as Rush, Peter Gabriel, and a host of other world-class recording artists. It has a sound both fresh and modern, setting these tracks squarely into the heart of current popular music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Briar assembled and inspired a powerful group of musicians, both local and city-based, to support her project: Ben Riley (drums), Chris Stringer (guitars), Drew Jurecka (violin), Daniel Dennis (cello), Jamie Bestwick (bass), Logan Coey (drums), Jason Logue (trumpet), and Dylan Teakle (beats). But what makes the album so thrilling and compelling is Briar\u2019s soaring vocals and stirring piano playing throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about the sessions, drummer Logan Coey called it a <\/em>positive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Briar gave me a lot of space to do my thing but was also active in giving feedback on what she wanted or if something needed to change. To me that’s the best situation, working with someone who has a strong idea of what they want while still being open to new ideas and input,” he said. “The project as a whole is amazing and I am very thankful to have been a part of it. Briar has really grown as a songwriter and this record is proof of that. A lot of hard work went into this record from a lot of talented people so I’m excited for more people to hear this record and really happy to see the support that it’s already getting.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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