"Beauty and clarity... sensuous pop melodies" - Michael Smith, Drum Media
"the perfect example of how great songs are composed and performed... This artist
effortlessly sings pure beauty into your heart" -
www.BeSonic.com
"Native Aussie Rachel Gaudry has a gorgeous voice
- malleable and exotic... Rachel finds herself surrounded by a coterie of fine
musicians concocting cinematic moments of avant-garde fervor on 'Screaming Alone'
as well as a groove of optimism on the acoustic 'Sunny Wings' " - (London UK) James Close, www.panartist.com
"As
attractive as her voice is, it's the flow of Rachel Gaudry's songs that is immediately
attractive. There are no visible joins in the construction to distract the listener
from the dreamy combinations of words and music... Gaudry's voice is a cool
breeze, rising in the country and blowing intimacy and intrigue through the
lovingly crafted songs." - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
"Rachel
Gaudry has the intelligence of a Dar Williams or Tori Amos, her singing voice
is angelic and uniquely hers, and her piano playing is well thought out. 'Moving
On' has hit potential with a beautiful chorus... Rachel has been a favorite
of mine since her debut release 'Leaving Traces', and her growth as a songwriter,
singer, and musician continues here. Rachel Gaudry is poised on the doorstep
of international success with 'Bright Window'. "A" rating" - Dennis Halsey, www.bestfemalemusicians.com
"This album is so sweet and lovely. Gaudry picks
up where the last album left off and that's a good thing. "Sunny Wings"
opens the album with a nice laid-back vibe. The jazzy "Suppertime"
hints at something darker. "Screaming Alone" is a standout. A bluesy,
trip-hoppy gem that oozes melancholy. "Everywhere You Go" is like
early Paula Cole. Gaudry's vocal is joyous and sincere. "Brand New Day" is a hopeful and strong song... Another fine album." - Ectophiles Guide
"Bright
Window' presents such depth of clarity with profound loving expression, power
and tenderness." -
Rock Monroe, WHFC radio, Maryland USA
LEAVING TRACES album reviews:
"The debut offering from this Australian is brimming with melodic soft pop
and a fine lyrical vocabulary. Sounding similar to a variety of female singer/songwriters,
particularly Sheryl Crow circa 'The Globe Sessions' or the Beautiful South circa
'Blue Is the Color', Gaudry maintains a fine balance between music and lyrics,
often becoming soulful without sounding forced or tired. 'Don't Push Me In' and
'Come Away' capture the essence of the album's style, from the touches of acoustic
guitar and piano to the rewarding down-to-earth vocals void of high octave theatrics.
The ten tunes seem to dance off the disc as effortlessly as Gaudry delivers them.
A lyric in 'Sunshine in My Pocket' seems to sum up the album totally: "And
I do love the music you play." The album should have many listeners saying
the same thing"- Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
"Crystal-voiced singer-songwriter... spinning poetic ballads with quirky
choruses" -
Rolling Stone
"The
music she's making is the equal of any of the intelligent, articulate young women
currently on the international landscape, from Sarah McLachlan to Heather Nova
to Ani DiFranco… Rachel’s voice caresses her lyrics as evocatively as
she plays piano.. It's all about building atmosphere without forgetting the space
between, the silences that can be so telling, the momentary pause that cuts right
to the heart... thats' songwriting and arranging of a very high order indeed,
yet it's all done in a way that makes it seem effortless. Reflective, occasionally
sad, rocky even, Rachel brings a lightness of touch to her songs that gives them
an underlying sense of hope, of release, of blue skies..." - Michael Smith, Drum Media
"Rachel’s music belongs to the gently melodic,
slightly arty end of pop music characterised by Canadian Sarah McLachlan… A voice that could well soar" - Bernard Zuel,
Sydney Morning Herald
"There’s a personal touch in the lyrics. Her songs
are real and heartfelt… refreshingly different to the usual commercial-radio
fare.. appreciate Rachel’s talent: no doubt she will be leaving traces wherever
she goes" - The Canberra Times
"Looking for an underexposed Aussie version of white-hot
English singer Dido? Look no further than former classical pianist turned singer-songwriter
Rachel Gaudry. The Sydney-sider possesses a clear, angelic voice and a swag of
great folk/pop tunes. 4 out of 5 stars" -
New Weekly
"Leaving
Traces is disarmingly beautiful in its honesty and simplicity. Gaudry’s
strength is her reflective writing style.. the slower tracks provide the best
vehicle for her delightful voice… “Song For Matthew” and “When
Fortune Has Gone Dry” stand out"-
City Weekly
"a poetic singer-songwriter with a promising
career ahead of her" - Performing Songwriter
"The many musical
facets of this record will surely be heard far and wide on radio stations around
the world very soon. Rachel is a vault of influence and experience and Leaving
Traces as good a feel-good album as the come" – Sound Reviews
Live performance reviews:
"angelic grace and voice" -
The Los Angeles Times
"Orbiting
a tranquil, mood-laden, unhurried ensemble was the strikingly aural delicacy of
Rachel Gaudry. A Rhodes organ gently pressed by Ms Gaudry, a bass releasing a
bottomless soulful warmth, and the rhythmic waves of the drums solidified lingering
folk/rock song formations. Slightly up-beat in tempo, ‘Loose Inside My Head’
released a sassy sway, whilst ‘Weightless Empty Spaces’ unleashed a
solemn slither of organ undertones. It was the lucid ‘Come Away’ where
Rachel’s piercing pitch reaches its sugary and rapturous sweep. This woman
was born to sing" - Revolver
“...the whole audience completely under
her spell” - Sounds From The Street