Lisa Matassa Showcases Broad Range of Vocal Abilities on New EP
"Somebody's Baby"
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lisa Matassa
soars on her new EP, the intimate collection, SOMEBODY'S
BABY, and the December 4
release hits all the right notes for fans of edgy, rockin'
Country. With a voice that blends the soulfulness of Southern
Gospel with a bit of "city polish" and a dose of Country/Rock
flair, this EP is by far her best project yet. Produced by
Tony Bruno (Rihanna, Enrique Iglesias), and recorded in Nashville and New
York, the It Is What It Is Records / Nine North
Records release features outstanding musicianship. The
enhanced disc, comprised of seven songs and a bonus music video,
will be available online at Amazon, iTunes and other popular
e-tailers.
The New York songstress
co-wrote three of the tracks ("Wouldn't You Like to Know,"
"Girl with a Rock 'n Roll Heart," "Learning as You Grow")
and adds three stunning covers of hits made famous by Dolly Parton, Bryan
Adams and Nat King
Cole. The EP's first single is "Somebody's
Baby," a new song written by hit-makers Kelly Archer, Casey
Koesel and Justin
Weaver. As a bonus, the song's dynamic and
visually-enticing music video, directed by hotshot Traci Goudie (Hunter
Hayes, Merle Haggard,
Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin), is included. The video
debuted on AOL's The Boot last week, and the single is
currently on the New & Active Billboard/BDS Indicator
Chart.
From the rollicking sweet sentiment of "Somebody's Baby,"
the disc saunters to the saucy side with "Wouldn't You Like To
Know." Pounding drums, a smokin' electric guitar and a
barroom chorus of background vocals make for a fierce and flirty
track. "Girl With A Rock 'N Roll Heart" is somewhat of
an anthem for Lisa; she grew up when girls didn't really "rock,"
but she did - and she still does. "That's me," Matassa
laughs. "Leather and lace." The music slows with the
contemplative "Learning As You Grow," an ode to children and
the lessons they teach us. Matassa says she faces a new
"learning curve" every day as the mother of two teenagers.
"The challenges never end," she notes. "But neither does the
love." A cover of Bryan Adams'
"Heaven" is mesmerizing; showcasing Lisa's ability to blend
her soulful side with her classically-trained voice – and giving
kudos to a "magical song" from her younger days. It's rare
for anyone to attempt Dolly Parton's
iconic "I Will Always Love You," but Matassa conquers it
with a brilliant performance recorded live before a New York audience. The
normally-intimidating modulation is no challenge for Lisa, and she
delivers a breathtaking performance. The closing track is
another well-known number, Mel
Torme's classic "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting
On An Open Fire)." Lisa brings warmth – and the
background vocals of The Broadway Youth Ensemble – to this beloved
holiday number.
For all the latest LISA news, fans can go to
www.lisamatassa.com.
Contact:
Martha Moore
so much MOORE media
somuchmoore@charter.net
615-746-3994
This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release
Distribution. For more information, visit
http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Lisa Matassa