Blue Petal
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Genre: Indie
Location DALLAS, Texas, Un
Profile Views: 31199
Last Login: 11/29/2010
Member Since 8/15/2007
Record Label unsigned
Type of Label Indie
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Blue Petal Blue Petal (Self-released) Russian-born Dallasite Manya Repnikova writes songs that manage to capture the electricity of moments like those just before a Texas-sized thunderstorm unleashes its payload. The only thing eclipsing Repnikova’s talent as a songwriter is her amazingly sweet voice. As much as it is a vehicle for her lyrics, it’s also easily embraceable as its own beautiful natural phenomenon. However, Blue Petal isn’t a solo act. It also includes Fort Worthians Peter Anderson and Bryan Butler. The former shares some songwriting duties while adding guitar and piano parts, and the latter offers fine-as-a-frog’s-hair finger-picking and harmonica lines. Their playing is solid here on the band’s eponymous five-song EP, and they also seem to be good listeners. Even during the solos, the guys’ performances are tight but restrained, expertly complementing Repnikova’s voice through the dynamic swells of each track. The standout single is “Turning It Around,” the most conversational of a collection that’s a mix of folk and jazz with pop leanings. On a soft bed of acoustic-guitar strumming, Repnikova’s voice initially summons Aimee Mann before surrendering to an ever-so-slight Billie Holiday vibe. After the first verse, the instrumentation gradually builds, adding descending vocal harmonies to the chorus and an electric keyboard line. A little ebb and flow tugs at the tempo before it all returns to the tranquility of the opening. Throughout the disc, the backing players are afforded a fair share of limelight to showcase their ample, well-tempered abilities, and they never come into contention with the instrument that is the centerpiece of every song: Repnikova’s vocalismo. The last track, “Host,” is a departure from the guitar-based arrangements of the previous four songs. Backed by an arpeggio keyboard line coupled with a wavy synth flourish, Repnikova adopts a darker tone. The increased focus on her voice here conjures some of Kate Bush’s best work. As amazing an effort as Blue Petal is, a couple of elements are mildly nagging. The songs tend to borrow from recognizable formulas, and woodwinds and strings and beats that don’t sound so synthetic would seem to be more in keeping with the record’s overall organic timbre. Given that three people can only do so much, these tiny flaws seem to be more of an economic issue than a creative choice. Simply put, Blue Petal’s talent is obvious, demands attention, and effectively nullifies any quibbles — until perhaps the 500th time you listen to the CD. And you will at least that much. — Tom Urquhart .......... .. .. .......... .. .. .......... -
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Manya Repnikova vocals, guitar * Pete Anderson keyboard, guitar * Bryan Butler guitar, harmonica -
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- Caleb Landry Jones2 years ago
New Songs! Tell me what you think
- Sandriam2 years ago
As you know, I love the new songs Manya. And I hope a lot of people will too. Just keep on singing and sharing them with us. I'll be back soon ....
- Ruby James2 years ago
hi, how are you doing? i wanted to stop by your page and let you know what has been going on in my life.....the new album i just finished with charlie sexton in austin is available for pre-sale by clicking the banner at the top of my page.....i am in wisconsin right now and leave here heading to the south east....lots of great things are happening.....we just shot a new video in nashville, it is the single from the album .......hope you will check out both.....here is the link to the video....let me know what you think about it if you get a chance to watch it.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmBK1Ax1K68
xo
ruby - †Mickey™2 years ago
Thanks for being my friend, have a nice day!

Mickey McCarthy - Unni Skurdal2 years ago
Oh, Blue Petal !
To wake up to a new morning finding your beautiful music and wonderful lyrical songs, made my day !!
Thank you !
Love !
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- Plumbrella2 years ago
Liles turned me onto your stuff... really amazing.
- Balcony Club2 years ago
i love bp!!!
- Snr_Paul2 years ago
Thnks 4 letting me remix 'Balloon Girl' guys...
Great track!!
All the Best
PAul - Caleb Landry Jones2 years ago
music i like.
- Jeoin Jeoin2 years ago
yeah, it was an abstract compliment. related to a song title, like the guy before me....LOL
forgive, i thought it was a game..l..
i wanted to win..








