Mark Abis

" My

vote for one of the best of the new generation."



Joe Boyd   

(Record

Producer: Nick Drake, Pink Floyd, Sandy Denny, REM, Fairport Convention)



Perhaps once best known for writing the song ‘Summerbreeze’ that appeared in the TV show ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, ’Secret Diary of a Call Girl’ and Brothers and Sisters’ and was recorded by Emiliana Torrini for her Roland Orzabal produced album ’ Love In The Time Of Science.



Or the song ‘For a Woman’s Love’ which featured in ‘Eli Stone’ ABC TV USA.

Both of which are on His First album ‘Changing inside’, Produced with Eg White; Which is now generally accepted as being a contemporary classic.



Introducing Mark Abis, British author,

composer and folk musician who has put together a compilation of his best

work since 1995. He is essentially a solemn man with a superb voice that

is not only soft and warm, but is also particularly sensual.

The voice is usually accompanied by a lone acoustic guitar when it

is not supported by arrangements which are either ethereal or have richer

bluesy strains.



Everything slips delicately into place as

you listen. The melodies are straightforward and refined. Dream Come True

and Steppin Out are truly likeable, and could have been written especially

for those comfortable evenings spent around a good fire in great company.

One is reminded of the subtle minimalism of Nick Drakes seminal and

sensitive Pink Moon.

Despite this, Abis doesnt confine himself to intimate folk and somehow

manages to emerge as a true, bluesy folk band with a sprinkle of

orchestral arrangements.

The addition of backing vocals, 70s style keyboards and bass give

pronounced bluesy tones, which can be heard in Through The Heart Of New

York featuring the hazy tenor sax of Eg White, a musician who shows a

forever evolving instrumental dexterity and who happily takes on several

different fundamental roles to complement the seemingly calm &

uncomplicated character of Mark Abis.



As in Stronger Than Desire, the use of harmonica can always bring a

sophisticated touch of blues.



Gently out of kilter with the other tracks on the album, Changing

Inside and Heaven Is Your Face have more of a Pop feel. Less intimate and

withdrawn than the other songs, they are no less indispensable for their

light-heartedness, and breathe a bit of variety into the compilation.

Mark Abis lullabies soothe us into a state of peace and tranquillity

far removed from the chaos of everyday life.



Review by Ejeh. In obskure magazine, France



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