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Bob Harris
BBC RADIO 2

Perfect chilling music...lovely album...

Jason Gardiner
LONDON INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY

Stirring and sublime debut from Cambridge based duo Susie Beattie and Daniel Goodman. The album is a rich mix of lush loops and ambient instrumentation which provide a mellow setting for Beattie's sumptuous vocals. while there are echoes of Lamb and Enya in the sound, the assured musicianship and lovingly crafted songs ensures this remains a distinct and inspired first time outing.

Mike Rimmer
PREMIER MAGAZINE

Cambridge based Note For a Child are Susie Beattie and Daniel Goodman and their debut album Impossibly Beautiful simply lives up to its title. Musically you could sum this up as Dido meets World Music because Beattie's exquisite vocals are like diamond melodies placed within a fabulous acoustic rhythmic and creative setting. Not since Iona has there been a new band that have demonstrated such incredible musicality. Gentle, though never bland, their hypnotic music underpins poetic lyrics which air beautifully expressed intimate spiritual concerns. Highlights include the gorgeous September Song and the African rhythmic grooves of The Western Reach and Ever Upward. Radio 2's Bob Harris is a fan and why not? This is amazing!

Tony Cummings
CROSS RHYTHMS

This Cambridge duo staggered Cross Rhythms last year. They seemed to arrive from nowhere with a breathtaking sampler EP which was of such towering quality that it deservingly landed a 10 square review in your favourite magazine. Now comes the full album and it's every bit as gripping, an ethereal blend of music which delicately fuses world music rhythms and haunting Celtic-tinged arrangements with ethereal vocals which bring home the full force of the poetic lyrics. Singer Susie Beattie has that most rare of vocal characteristics, the ability to breathe warmth and sincerity into words and music with understatement, while Daniel Goodman helps conceive soundscapes which are eclectic yet coherent, intelligent yet never self indulgent. An album you can play over and over and always find new haunting streams of invention. The fact that this inventive project was recorded entirely independently is nothing short of staggering. Why can't we find it in all UK's Christian bookshops?
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Kevin Prosch
SONGWRITER

I find the CD absolutely delightful. In the midst of all I'm hearing, this is great stuff.

Paul Davis
CHRISTIANITY AND RENEWAL MAGAZINE

Some music is referred to as 'middle of the road', well let's pretend that this road sweeps off down an ethereal, exotic, misty, fragrant track, and you'll be about where 'Note For A Child' takes you. Cambridge-based duo Susie Beattie and Daniel Goodman, have constructed a soft, mellow album of Enya style music. The album is visually stunning, and its bellowing artwork is the perfect backdrop to the multilayered sounds and melodies that softly emanate. There is a 'Lord of the Rings' feel to the music, which combines well with the poetry of the song words and excellently with both voices. This isn't the sort of worship stuff that crosses into mainstream worship situations, but it is beautifully done. If World Music is your want, or just you want a relaxing, but deeply worshipful album, you'd probably love this.

Blair Crawford
PRODUCER, WAVE FM

Refreshingly vibrant, atmospheric and different, this album will transport you into a whole new musical experience that will encourage your soul and lift your spirit.

Reviews of Limited Edition EP- Note For a Child

Phil Crawley
CROSS RHYTHMS

This is one of the most original and inspired recordings I have heard in
ages - Arabic influences meet Indian percussion with really strong songs.
The opener "The Day Of Your Return" is a song of longing which although
ethereal is driven by tabla and acoustic guitar. Susie Beattie's vocal
swoops between lead and eastern-tinged backing in an arrangement that is
compulsive. "Impossibly Beautiful" reminded me of Carole King - Daniel
Goodman's backing vocals provide the edgier counterpoint and as the track
fades I'm left reaching for the 'skip back' key. "Every Part Of Me" opens
with a muted trumpet and carries an ambient feel. Not the Ibiza 'Café del
Mar' tripe that weighs down the shelves in Woolworths but a heavenly
soundscape. Daniel Goodman takes the lead on the final tune "Always" and I'm
wondering when the LP is out. Go to their (excellent) website and get the CD
for free. If there is any justice this pair should be getting huge exposure
as their writing has a beautiful poignancy. "Here in my brokenness
everything changes but you" - worship doesn't get more worshipful than this
and it's available free of charge via the website.
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Greg Farmer
NEW WINE CONFERENCES

You can read as many reviews about Note For a Child as you like but none can explain just how good this two-piece actually are. You have to hear them to understand just how incredible their music is.
Excellent production compliments the profound lyrics and Susie's beautiful vocals just add to this amazing sound which you will want to listen to over and over and over again.
Note For a Child are original, creative, fresh, and passionate. Beautiful vocals, beautiful rhythm, beautiful percussion. Hearing is believing.
This is an absolute must for your collection, no doubt about it. I give this 11/10.