The songs of Mirel Wagner are not for the faint of heart. No, this collection of songs are weighted with leaden lyrics. So much so, listeners may be rendered immobile in an attempt to closely examine their neutron star density. Music and lyrics aside, these songs are fashioned into greater meaning by the method of Mirel Wagner’s staid delivery more than anything else. Ms. Wagner’s almost still-life performances etch with charcoal and dark shades upon her vocal sketchbook. And her style isn’t one of mimicry. No, her delivery is lyrical shadows waltzing to the quiet inhalations of barely breathing song. And the effects are as beautiful and original, as they are chilling. But, these are standard issue for 23-year-old Mirel Wagner, and March 27th will see her songs available for public consumption. Just don’t choke on these fleshless femurs of songs, just nibble at the edges and take your time digesting each and every one. And when looking into this songstress’s musical eyes, which may appear motionless on the surface, make no mistake about it, their profound depth of meaning runs deep. Peace.
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