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| Northeast In-Tune Magazine about Dee Cooper-Durden  Northeast In-Tune Magazine, a monthly music, arts and entertainment publication, gave Texas Gospel recording artist, Dee Cooper-Durden, an awesome review that will receive worldwide coverage. This was just what Dee had been waiting for. Dee is an unsigned artist and Northeast's primary focus is on covering, reviewing and spotlighting the Indie/unsigned music scenes of the world, as well as female musicians and acts. Here is the review submitted by Northeast's Melody Geear for the latest CD, The Lord is My Shepherd Live, which was written/produced and sung by the unsigned artist:"Dee Cooper-Durden has taken her gospel roots and produced a contemporary style of music, an infusion of R&B, jazz and soul influences. She has a unique perspective on what all the different facets of her congregation would enjoy listening to, from the traditional and conservative to the young and contemporary. Durden is able to spread the word through her unique style and breathe new life into gospel music. Durden sticks with tradition on "The Lord is My Shepherd". She takes a well-known and conventional hymn and takes a new approach by using a contemporary arrangement. Because of the song's beauty and message, it is one of Durden's most beloved tracks; not to mention it is the song that originally inspired her album. She possesses an emotional and persuasive vocal, while being supported by an electric keyboard and smooth sax that is reminiscent of 90's light R&B. The song is upbeat and light, with Durden's expressive quality keeping it together. On "Get Over It" Durden shows more of a soulful style, creating a modern baseline to support her compassion and driving lyrics. She expresses the need to literally "get over it" and move on with life after facing difficult obstacles. Durden's voice is like a support mechanism, allowing the listener to realize that throughout life's challenges, there are great things on the other side; one must just believe. She sings with heavy regard for what her listeners need and want to hear creating a vehicle for the underlying message of life, love and happiness. Dee Cooper-Durden has definite potential as a prominent gospel singer, with some additional exposure and experience under her wings. There are a few off-key notes sprinkled through her tracks, but the positive message and emotive vocals outweigh the smaller technical problems." Dee is still thrilled about the review and feels Northeast In-Tune's Melody Geear did a great job. She is in hope of gaining enough positive exposure to attract the right record producer or major record label that will have enough confidence and belief in her music, have a spiritual ear to hear her true God-given gifts/talents, and have the godly chutzpah to invest in her. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |