Allison Crowe began performing professionally in 1996, at age 15, doing regular sets in the coffee-houses and bars of Vancouver Island. She began touring internationally in 2001. The artist settled in Canada's Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador at the end of 2005.
"I love singing for people," says Crowe. "It's a way to connect and share with others. Communication is crucial. Just being able to do what I do, to write and sing and perform, makes me feel not only alive, but incredibly lucky. Knowing at any moment everything could change, I don't take one second for granted."
Today, Crowe's reach is global. The audience for her music videos and song downloads numbers more millions each year.
"Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with," says UK music industry journal Record of the Day. "She is from Vancouver Island in Canada, descended from Scottish, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing."
With Ani DiFranco as a model of integrity, Crowe created her own label. Since 2001, Rubenesque Records Ltd has released a series of critically and commercially successful albums: Lisa's Song, Secrets, Tidings, Live at Wood Hall, This Little Bird, Little Light, Spiral, Tidings Concert, Newfoundland Vinyl, Heavy Graces, Songbook, Souling, Newfoundland Vinyl II, Songbook, Souling, Newfoundland Vinyl 3, and Introducing / Heirs + Grievances.
Through recording and touring Allison Crowe has achieved broad popularity, featured by BBC Radio, MOJO magazine and acclaimed Hollywood director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch). In 2013, Allison Crowe appears in "Man of Steel" - an epic science fiction movie adventure featuring Superman. In this blockbuster film, Crowe cameos as a singer/musician in Cassidy's Bar where Clark Kent is working incognito. She performs "Ring of Fire", a song penned by June Carter and Merle Kilgore and made legendary by 'The Man in Black'. “I’m a big Johnny Cash fan. And I’m a big Allison Crowe fan. So the combination to me seemed like an awesome opportunity if we could make it happen,” explains MoS Director Zack Snyder.
"The first thing you notice about Allison Crowe is her voice. Rich and dark, it seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by Crowe's eloquent piano playing," writes Clodagh O'Connell (The Courier). Hers is a joyous sound: "Elton John meets Edith Piaf."
A sensation at the UK's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival, "Canadian angel Alison Crowe gave one of the weekend's most magical moments," says The Scotsman newspaper. Festival Director Mike Merritt describes Crowe as "awesome" and "spine-tingling", noting her performance "put hairs on the back of your neck! She brought the house down."
"Ever wonder what it would have been like to listen to a gifted singer/songwriter from Saskatchewan in a small, intimate hall before she became Joni Mitchell? Don't fret the missed opportunity. There's no need to turn back the clock. Check out Allison Crowe," says Robert Reid in The Record.
"Allison has a special gift that is so very rare in musicians today. She is true to her mind, heart and spirit," says Ross Hocker, long-time public broadcaster with NPR affiliate WGTE. Hocker, whose musical taste embraces Thelonious Monk, Bela Bartok and Charles Gounod, calls Allison Crowe's live performance "the most honest, heartfelt, and directly intimate concert in my entire life."
"In an entertainment world that increasingly genuflects at the altar of instant fame, Crowe seems an anomaly, building her career slowly and carefully," notes Adrian Chamberlain, of Canada's Times Colonist newspaper.
"Soulful. Alive. Joyous. Grievous. Real, true, music is what I want to make," says Allison Crowe.
Silent Night
Allison Crowe Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
Allison Crowe's rendition of "Silent Night" is a powerful and emotionally stunning version of the traditional Christmas carol. The song begins with the familiar lines "Silent night, holy night/All is calm, all is bright," which evoke a sense of peace and tranquility. The image of the Virgin Mother and Child is a poignant reminder of the miracle of Christ's birth and the sacredness of the moment. The inclusion of the phrase "holy Infant so tender and mild" emphasizes the vulnerability and innocence of the newborn baby, further adding to the song's tender and reverent mood.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the reaction of the shepherds who witnessed the birth of Christ. The line "Shepherds quake at the sight" captures the awe and wonder that must have been felt by those who witnessed this miraculous event. The inclusion of the phrase "Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!" further emphasizes the miraculous nature of Christ's birth and the celebration that ensued.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
The night is tranquil and sacred
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and sparkling with light
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
The blessed mother and her baby are nearby
Holy Infant so tender and mild
The precious newborn is gentle and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace
The baby is sleeping peacefully in divine safety
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are shaken at the sight before them
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly brilliance fills the sky
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
The angels sing joyful praises to God
Christ, the Saviour is born
The Messiah, who brings salvation, has been born
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is God's son, and the embodiment of pure love
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Jesus radiates holiness and grace
With the dawn of redeeming grace
At Jesus' birth, redemption and salvation were made available to all
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus was born as the Lord and ruler of all
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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WHAT A GREAT SONG!!!!
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