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Kelly breaks away
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It's time for genuine music, courtesy Kelly Clarkson
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REAL sound Kelly Clarkson is refreshing at a time when singers attain star value more by virtue of their designer clothes and colourful private lives
She gave up a career in marine biology to pursue her dream of music. She swept the judges of their feet at the first American Idol talent hunt, and is currently experiencing her first stint at stardom. Kelly Clarkson's debut album, Breakaway (Sony BMG Music, CD, Rs. 399), has just been released, and judging by the reviews, the album promises a long run.
Kelly's success does not stop with her first album. Thanks to her association with Simon Fuller of a top-notch artiste management company, she has bagged a $15 million movie deal with 20th Century Fox, to co-star with first-timer Justin Guarini, the American Idol runner-up.
What did the trick for Kelly was her smooth, yet powerful voice. "Beautiful Disaster" was her first ever song, and the live version is the concluding track of Breakaway. In a music scene cluttered with the likes of JLo and Britney, who seem to draw more attention to their bohemian private lives than the quality of music, somebody like Kelly, who seems to be genuine about her music, is a welcome change.
It is difficult to slot Kelly's music in any particular genre. Her vocals have a tinge of R&B. The music is definitely not pop or R&B but tends more towards Country and Rock, but nowhere near the electronic modern rock likes of Evanescence.
"Breakaway", is a relaxing, sing-along number, which has an instant appeal as the song soars in energy levels as it proceeds. It is an ideal track if you are driving in your car and need some sensible music to set you in a positive frame of mind. The second track, "Since U Been Gone", is described by Kelly as an "empowering anthem", which begins on a soft note, but the heavy guitar play gives a slight head-banging flavour. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is a slightly slow number, while "Hear Me" reflects the feeling of being noticed in a big crowd.
In Kelly's own words: "It is the message I want to give my listeners. I don't care if you like my opinion or not. Just hear me."
A. VISHNU
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