Industry And Listener Reviews
FL, USA - Beverly Pino: Why aren't you on American Idol?!?!
"You have made it to our #1 position on my car CD player and we listen over and over...."
PA, USA - Katie Fehlinger: Christine's voice adapts to every style she performs!
"For a woman who sings as a hobby, Christine has nailed her debut album. With every song, a new style-but the same lilting and melodious voice. She has mastered the ability to cross over to a new genera with each and every track. You envision Dorothy and Toto strutting down the yellow brick road in Over The Rainbow. Through her singing, Christine tells the stories behind Bridge Over Troubled Water and When I Look In Your Eyes. The instrumentalists play with an ease and add even more emotion to the tracks. A definite thumbs up on musicianship!"
PA, USA - The Robertson Family: Pleasurable enjoyment of Christine Rachelle's vocals.
"What a relaxing pleasure it is to listen to Christine Rachelle's debut CD, The Love I Feel. Depending on one's frame of mind you are constantly redefining your favorite song, while always enjoying each and every track. With the variety of songs everyone can treasure the amazing vocals of Christine Rachelle."
NY, USA - Jason Summers: Refreshing, imaginative, a must-have for the collector!
"As an avid collector of cabaret style CDs, I always find it refreshing to hear an artist take on classics and not be afraid of putting their own mark on them. Christine has done just that with her album, The Love I Feel. You will listen to this CD over and over again as you will want to be swept away by her beautiful voice and the imaginative arrangements time and time again. A must-have!!"
PA, USA - Wesley Hrabina: Totally original! I fell in love with it!
"Christine's debut recording is all about love, and you can tell she poured all her love into making this CD. From fantastic vocals to extraordinary back up singing to inventive musical genres for some well-known classics, this CD will make you smile and remember a few of your own loves."
PA, USA - Suzanne Kratz: Emotional and tantalizing.
"The artist has done a wonderful job of catching the listeners' ear with a variety of styles of music. This CD is one of love that has many different emotions across the spectrum. The music is a must for a choreographer bringing in playfulness, grief, sensuality, good rhythms, and easy to understand lyrics. Many of the pieces will catch you by surprise!"
PA, USA - Sandi Liberatori: Songs that we all know and love sound new and exciting.
"Christine and her arranger have taken songs we all know and love and breathed new life into them. What an exciting CD! This CD is full of beautiful, romantic songs. Great dinner date music. Great job!"
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By Nick Rose, Contributing Writer
"Christine Rachelle has got a great voice. It's refreshing to hear someone sing with such grace and fluidity. On her newest record, The Love I Feel, Rachelle tackles almost every type of music under the sun; tango, jazz, French waltz, Irish folk - and even a romantic ballad. Music teachers unite; you could use this in class! The album starts off with a Dixieland number titled, As Time Goes By. Rachelle's strong voice emanates with all the intricacies of a classically trained singer, making my initial reaction to the first cut a little shaky. (Her voice sounded too clean for jazz at first listen.) It's during the middle part of the recording that you get a true feel for Rachelle's voice however, and her style shines through."
INDUSTRY REVIEWS
Nette Radio - Dallas, Texas - November 22, 2006
By Host Annette Conlon Of Eden Automatic - Radio Preview
(Ring Of Fire) "Christine Rachelle takes on Ring Of Fire with a Cha-Cha-Cha and a swooshy, Bossanova, seductive, swishy, frothy, delicious take on a Johnny Cash original. Christine took this song to the polar opposite and she took a might risk. Her beautiful voice and the fun Bossanova beat make this take so charming that there is nothing about this version you can not possibly fall in love with. I wish they had this on Dancing With The Stars. This is a brilliant groove. It is satin, silk, lace, all topped with Christine's delightfully charming voice - a perfect soprano. Slinky, soft, sultry, sweet but never crossing the line of too much. This song is a happy place." (Time In a Bottle) "All of this evokes old Paris - girls batting thickly lined eyes, smoke heavy bars, and a mist rising up the Sein. To hear Time In A Bottle sung in such beautiful French with the accordion and beautiful production makes me feel quite melancholy. If you know me, well you know there's nothing I like more than a good melancholy song. This is lovely and oh, so sweet." (Who Wants To Live Forever) "This is one of the few songs on the CD I was not familiar with; yet, Christine's soaring, pure soprano reaches across any boundary like a warm, comforting hand and pulls you into the song. I found myself singing along by the end of the tune. Christine has a magical purity to her voice that is truly angelic. The production on this CD supports her without overshadowing her at any step." (The Love I Feel) "Whether you reach for the CD to search out glorious remakes of beloved classics from the past or desire to rest your ears upon the voice of an angel, Christine Rachelle is sure to please. The Love I Feel is a delightful mix of songs from the past done up in a way you would never expect. Topping off the unexpected is Christine's supreme soprano of which she has the ultimate control."
Evolution Of Media - San Francisco, California - March 25, 2007
By Jessica Dailey, Music Reviewer
"I consider myself quite the Renaissance woman. I go to school, work multiple jobs, act as the rock to my loved ones and friends, and I still have time to revamp my views on feminist thought...and I did it all while looking good. I thought I was the epitome of the modern woman, that is until I was able to read the biography of Christine Rachelle and have the privilege of hearing her new album, The Love I Feel. Rachelle is an entrepreneur, the founder and president of her own herbal company, selling a line of herbal teas and natural body products and jewelry; but she is also entering into the realm of songstress. Singing an album of classics that are sure to bring back memories for some and acquaint other folks with these favorites. Not only is Rachelle performing these songs, but she has managed to combine both Pop and Jazz to create an album that is truly her own. As Time Goes By, features Rachelle as a true Jazz talent; the musical arrangement accompanied by her pure voice makes a treat for any listener. Ring of Fire has a Latin influenced feel and Rachelle shows her vocals as almost sensual, as she sings this song. Once again, the musical arrangement further elevates the beauty of Rachelle's lovely voice. Over the Rainbow, a classic that is usually sung in mundane tones by others, is taken to a new level as Rachelle spices up the tempo and makes this song most enjoyable to listen to. This new talent has managed to keep the tradition of the old, while still able to create an album that is fresh with new style and flair. The listener will be able to reminisce, while enjoying the sound that Rachelle creates. In a time when being an ever-moving Renaissance women of the world is a necessity, with our many cell phones and instant messaging, it is nice to know someone understands that time is always needed to sit and enjoy the classics, and to remember the beauty in listening to a song. I would recommend that anyone slow down, sit a while, and relax with The Love I Feel."
Delhi, India - Sandeep: "I would love to live forever even in a ring of fire if...you promise me to sing sing sing and seal the time in a bottle...it will be nice for my soul...dear rachelle...i loved every bit of your music...you have a divine voice...thanks for being friends - warmth."