Recorded at Rooster Studio
Produced by Don Kerr
"Show Me" & "Left With These Thoughts" written by Sarah Siddiqui. Harmonies arranged by Sarah Siddiqui & Don Kerr. All backing vocals, and guitar performed by Sarah Siddiqui.Cello parts arranged and performed by Don Kerr.
"Why" by Annie Lennox.
Influences
Nuzhat Siddiqui, my family, Zahra, Ali, late father Saleem Siddiqui, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Trent Reznor, Radiohead, Joseph Arthur, Jane Sibbery, Radiohead, Annie Lennox, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Tricky, Bjork, Khalil Gibran, Pretenders, Nathalie Merchant, Red House Painters, Tom York, The Killers (there new songs rock), Tricky etc.
Stunning, sensual, intense, and angelic have been a few of the words used to describe Sarah Siddiqui at first glance...But the second this 5'9 beauty whispers a note...she'll break your heart. She's just a soulful being with a lot of emotion and past lives. Sarah Siddiqui sings right from the core, it's as if you're invading her privacy as a listener.
Where does it all come from? Sarah's father passed away when she was only 14 yrs old. But he first became ill when she was 6 yrs old. He had 3 multiple strokes and heart attacks. She had to grow up fast. It didn't take long for her to realize how precious life was and that if she was going to be on this earth, then she may as well live it and live it with love. The passing of her father continues to resonate inbetween all of the lines of her songs...he's somewhere there in every note she sings...her love for him... her desperation to keep connected to him and connected to life and living in general has turned into something beautiful...it's in her voice, an untouchable purity and inner beauty beyond words can describe.
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Sarah's music is genre-bending..it's timeless and she's created her own sound. Her voice is a thing of beauty as it's grounded right in her soul. There's a purity...a brutal honesty in her songwriting. She doesn't beat around the bush or sugar coat the dark and ugly times. Born to a critically acclaimed poet....writing came natural to Sarah.
She is a SELF MADE singer songwriter/ producer...a musical and lyrical rarity and has been carving out her own path...a talent to be reckoned with. She's definately not just a pretty face.
Sarah has already shared the stage with many prominent Canadian acts: Shaye (Dahmnait Doyle, Kim Stockwood, Tara McLean), Chris Brown & Kate Fenner, Taima (Aboriginal Juno Winners), Diggin Roots, Mark Cassidy, Peter Katz, Dayna Manning, Jean O'brien, as well as formidable musicians, Tim Bovaconti (Ron Sexsmith), Santosh Naidu (k-os), Michael Churchill, Paul Brennan, and David Celia. She's also recorded with critically acclaimed instrumentalist Jesse Cook, and producer Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene), at their request.In 2003 Sarah was nominated for best singer/songwriter at the MyBindi Awards.
After seeing a few of your sets, CMW, Free Times Cafe, cameos at The Supermarket, I thought to myself, Sarah has the look, presence, songwriting talent to go places. I still think that. Happy Holidays.
Sarah, there is such powerful and raw emotion in your music. "Why" is great, but "Hospital Room" really digs inside. Thanks for joining. All the best, Sara
That was an excellent set at the Supermarket. Full of vocal passion, strong onstage presence, just radiating beautiful music prowess. I especially enjoyed Show Me. Well done.
Hi Sarah, i like your music very soothing.Thank You for the add. i hope you enjoy my music and find it to be uplifting. have a great day.stay in touch. Take Care, Clara
Hi thanks for accepting our request. What happened to your uk gig dates? We were really looking forward to them. Anyway, we're loving your work here in London. Cheers
Thanks for adding me. I hope you're happier than you sound. Your voice is somehow heavy, softly desperate - lovely, though. I found you through Ron Sexsmith. There a (small) chance that, if you like his songs, you'll like mine. Cheers Steve
Hello Sarah... Your voice and sound are really intoxicating...Thank you very much for adding me to your friends list... May your voice and soul soar beyond the heavens... hope to hear more from you and to communicate... Take care, and thank you again... Marcus..xo....
hey sarah, great performance tonite @ Bitter end-NY! we enjoyed listening to you,infact you were the only artist who was requested to stay on stage & sing again of all the other performers.Good luck to you in future,keep visiting NY we loved you!
Hey Sarah! It was wonderful to play with you the other night at the Savannah room. We had a great time!! We should do it again sometime for sure! Thanks again for having us and good luck in NYC!
