For Your Consideration
60th Grammy Awards
Elizabeth Erin Kemler “The Weight of Mortal Skin”
on the ballot for
Best Americana Album
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Best American Roots Song –A Cowgirls Tale
Best American Roots Performance –A Cowgirls Tale
Elizabeth Erin Kemler—The Weight of Mortal Skin
A luscious blend of country, folk and blues, The Weight of Mortal Skin takes us on an intrepid journey through the dark terrain of the human heart. With a rich, chocolaty voice, and unwavering emotional intensity, Elizabeth Erin Kemler shares stories of anguish and aching, revelation and deliverance–the songs feeling at once deeply familiar, and wholly new.
Reviews
“Elizabeth blew me away…her rich voice and the way she maneuvers it….her inflections, the emotion behind her words….she has such a unique talent…if I could sing like that I’d be singing all day.”
Priscilla Whitley of the Record Review
“Elizabeth’s voice is distinctive – earthy and emotional…her songs are full of passion and purpose, inspired by matters of the heart and subjects that matter. I love diving in and disappearing into her world.”
Beth Blatt, Founder, Hope Sings
“This is some of the most rewarding stuff I’ve had the pleasure to work on. I can listen to it over and over again from top to bottom.”
Eric Michael Lichter, Producer, Dirt Floor
“Elizabeth’s lyrics are amazing, her voice has such a wonderful and engaging edge to it that just makes one want to listen to every word.”
Ron Statler, founder Groovin’ In New Fairfield Coffeehouse
From Fans
“Powerful and poignant.”
“Perfect songwriting”
“What a vibe..wonderfully sung and produced!!!”
“Super atmospheric from the get go. I do love this voice!”
“Pro–great production–great music all the way !!”
“Top notch in every way! Applauding! :)”
“Lovely phrasing and progressions wrapped in an immaculate production, bravo!”
“Excellent recording! Vocal range is outstanding! Vocal reminds me of about 5 different artists combined. Well done!”
“It’s so rare to find quality like that! Love it”
“Such an honest and passionate vocal performance here. Love the unique phrasing you have in your vocal lines,,,,,shades of Joni Mitchell but with an inflection and a timbre akin to Natalie Merchant.”
“Beautiful style-music and vocals !!”
“Impeccable production, and your vocal is phenomenal!”
Credits
Music & Lyrics by Elizabeth Erin Kemler
Produced by Eric Michael Lichter, Elizabeth Erin Kemler & Dave Hart
Mixed by Dave Hart
Mastered by Benny Quinn
Photographs by Lexi Van Valkenburgh
Elizabeth Erin Kemler: lead vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Eric Michael Lichter: acoustic & electric guitar, pedal steel, Wurlitzer, Mellotron, bass, drums, organ, harmonica, synthesizer & backing vocals,
Dave Hart: electric guitar, dobro, synth strings, backing vocals
Emma Hart: fiddle, backing vocals
Drums on Lorna & Fated to Be Mine: Nate Barnes
Organ on Lorna & Rise Up Singing: Marcus Allen
Additional backing vocals: Noah Feldman, Shaundale Riley, Thayer Barkley, Tymothee Harrell, Krista Baroni