This Is What They Said About Kenny's CD and Music:
• Ken, this is a great record! The “production values” are superb, but it’s not that that impresses me most, it’s the person in there. The heart and mind are so woven together, like the way the voice in “I Would Be With You” converses first with the guitar, then later with the accordion sound – heart and mind sharing the sorrow, talking to each other, commiserating, comforting each other. This kind of consciousness is so extraordinary both in our own small circle of songwriter/musicians and in the bigger music world. . . I don’t know if anyone appreciates this aspect of your record, but I want you to know I do. And the way you sometimes tumble the words together, and sometimes slip into imperatives (“Pick me up from the floor,” “Listen to the rhythm of your heart,” “Save yourself for the future,” lots more!)– so unorthodox. Gentle, direct speech and a perfect balance between a huge sense of loss and an equally large hopefulness. In the clear acknowledgment of a desperate world. The sterling arrangements and production should get you admired anywhere, but the unselfishness and generosity that shine from the songs are unheard-of in the current landscape . . . although hopefully there will be more room for it soon. I hope more people are telling you things like this because it is a beautiful record. I am ashamed to say I didn’t know this great articulate spirit resided in you (I may be among “those who talk like they know everything”!). But if it is a genie that just finally materialized, huge welcomes!My favorites (for what it’s worth -- I love them all! -- are “Even to a Shining Star” and “I Would Be With You.” And “Outstanding” is really funny. Terence Hegarty, singer and songwriter
• "The most powerful thing I've noticed about Kenny Selcer's album, Don't Forget About Me, is this: listening to it makes me feel good. Don't get me wrong- this isn't simple, superficial music. Nothing of the sort. These songs are songs that tell the truth about what it is like to be alive- facing loss, facing the future, facing our task here on earth: to create a life that is authentic and meaningful. How can I help but feel good in the presence of music that is this kind of real? Add to this, the fact that these are wonderfully crafted songs- that Kenny's voice rings true, and that his guitar playing is transcendental- and you have a winning combination. Thanks for making this for us all- you have cooked us up a delicious banquet of sound!" - Lynn McKenna, music lover, singer and songwriter, musician
• "Great review Ken! And I have been myself digging your CD hugely. There is a lot of emotion in your voice and of course your guitar playing is kicking! Keep on truckin' brother!" - Oen Kennedy, musician.
• “Through candid storytelling and inspired guitar play, Kenny Selcer delivers a stimulating mind-body listening experience. Engaging tales of relationship pain, frustration, hope and desire will provoke listeners to revisit thoughts of their own relationships. Listeners will not, however, find themselves stewing in self-reflection for very long as Selcer’s lively guitar licks send them truckin’ on down the road to relationship renewal.” – Dennis Carlan, Lyric Tree Publishing
• "Hey Kenny, Finally got around to listening to your CD tonight and really loved what I heard. The production is stellar, the guitar playing is extraordinary, and the songs are great. My favorite song is "Colors." I think it is just a beautiful piece of music. Well done my friend. Blessings." -Dan Cloutier, Birch Beer Records - and singer/songwriter
• "I finally had a chance to listen to your CD all the way through last night....congratulations! The songs are terrific, as are the arrangements; all the playing -- yours and all your guests -- is inspired; the whole feel of the thing is warm and engaging -- like your live sets, only with a bigger, more colorful palette. And I don't know how I rate an acknowledgment, but thanks for that, and you certainly get to count me as a big fan. Looking forward to seeing you again soon." - John Loretz, singer and songwriter, The Busker Band
• "This is a wonderful CD, Kenny! It is an excellent collection of well-crafted songs, sensitively presented. Your voice shines, your guitar-playing is perfection, the arrangements are excellent, whether you are playing and singing alone or presenting a song with one or more of your talented accompanists. I’ve enjoyed the album on a first listen, and even more on a second listen. Many of these songs I’ve heard you do live. It’s a very hopeful collection of pieces. The songs go down easily – excellent melodies and chord choices. I hope that this album will get a lot of attention!" - Ellen Schmidt, musician, producer
• "Seth played your new CD for me and I LOVED it. And then I got my own copy in the mail! I will buy some more copies soon to give away because your CD is absolutely FANTASTIC. I can't believe how good it is. Fallen Down is my favorite so far. What an incredible start of the New Year! Congratulations. Looking forward to the next CD, too. Yay. Annemoon van Erp, musician
• "Hey Kenny: Great CD. I must admit that my favorite is "I Would Be With You (Reprise)." Makes me wish it were up front on the album. It is really moving and the accordion sounding thing really locked me into the pathos. Really, really moving!!!!! Also I loved the hot and fun-filled guitar licks in Save Yourself. I liked the simpler/first Colors, which had a great feel and with the clarity of your creative acoustic guitar work underneath. Loved the various chord patterns in Fallen Down, with the backward stuff; had a back to the 60s feel. Outstanding is great, including the "crickets" and the chimes. I could go on, but those were some of the highlights for me. Don't misinterpret, though, it is rich and sweet throughout. Really nice stuff. Always tasteful, always clean, always inventive." Ed Loechler
• "Hi Kenny, I was off from work today so I got a chance to listen to your CD, not only once but twice because I enjoyed it so much. It is amazing! The songs have so much meaning as you reflect on life through these songs. Your singing, and the music is absolutly wonderful. I really enjoyed ALL the songs! "Don't Forget About Me" was a favorite, and "I Would Be With You" really hit home, even brought tears to my eyes, it was so meaningful, and so beautifully done, I loved it. Excellent job, great CD." Kathy Surprenant
• "It's a Beauty! Dan Fassett, Snow Crow, Contrabanditos
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• Ken, this is a great record! The “production values” are superb, but it’s not that that impresses me most, it’s the person in there. The heart and mind are so woven together, like the way the voice in “I Would Be With You” converses first with the guitar, then later with the accordion sound – heart and mind sharing the sorrow, talking to each other, commiserating, comforting each other. This kind of consciousness is so extraordinary both in our own small circle of songwriter/musicians and in the bigger music world. . . I don’t know if anyone appreciates this aspect of your record, but I want you to know I do. And the way you sometimes tumble the words together, and sometimes slip into imperatives (“Pick me up from the floor,” “Listen to the rhythm of your heart,” “Save yourself for the future,” lots more!)– so unorthodox. Gentle, direct speech and a perfect balance between a huge sense of loss and an equally large hopefulness. In the clear acknowledgment of a desperate world. The sterling arrangements and production should get you admired anywhere, but the unselfishness and generosity that shine from the songs are unheard-of in the current landscape . . . although hopefully there will be more room for it soon. I hope more people are telling you things like this because it is a beautiful record. I am ashamed to say I didn’t know this great articulate spirit resided in you (I may be among “those who talk like they know everything”!). But if it is a genie that just finally materialized, huge welcomes!My favorites (for what it’s worth -- I love them all! -- are “Even to a Shining Star” and “I Would Be With You.” And “Outstanding” is really funny. Terence Hegarty, singer and songwriter
• "The most powerful thing I've noticed about Kenny Selcer's album, Don't Forget About Me, is this: listening to it makes me feel good. Don't get me wrong- this isn't simple, superficial music. Nothing of the sort. These songs are songs that tell the truth about what it is like to be alive- facing loss, facing the future, facing our task here on earth: to create a life that is authentic and meaningful. How can I help but feel good in the presence of music that is this kind of real? Add to this, the fact that these are wonderfully crafted songs- that Kenny's voice rings true, and that his guitar playing is transcendental- and you have a winning combination. Thanks for making this for us all- you have cooked us up a delicious banquet of sound!" - Lynn McKenna, music lover, singer and songwriter, musician
• "Great review Ken! And I have been myself digging your CD hugely. There is a lot of emotion in your voice and of course your guitar playing is kicking! Keep on truckin' brother!" - Oen Kennedy, musician.
• “Through candid storytelling and inspired guitar play, Kenny Selcer delivers a stimulating mind-body listening experience. Engaging tales of relationship pain, frustration, hope and desire will provoke listeners to revisit thoughts of their own relationships. Listeners will not, however, find themselves stewing in self-reflection for very long as Selcer’s lively guitar licks send them truckin’ on down the road to relationship renewal.” – Dennis Carlan, Lyric Tree Publishing
• "Hey Kenny, Finally got around to listening to your CD tonight and really loved what I heard. The production is stellar, the guitar playing is extraordinary, and the songs are great. My favorite song is "Colors." I think it is just a beautiful piece of music. Well done my friend. Blessings." -Dan Cloutier, Birch Beer Records - and singer/songwriter
• "I finally had a chance to listen to your CD all the way through last night....congratulations! The songs are terrific, as are the arrangements; all the playing -- yours and all your guests -- is inspired; the whole feel of the thing is warm and engaging -- like your live sets, only with a bigger, more colorful palette. And I don't know how I rate an acknowledgment, but thanks for that, and you certainly get to count me as a big fan. Looking forward to seeing you again soon." - John Loretz, singer and songwriter, The Busker Band
• "This is a wonderful CD, Kenny! It is an excellent collection of well-crafted songs, sensitively presented. Your voice shines, your guitar-playing is perfection, the arrangements are excellent, whether you are playing and singing alone or presenting a song with one or more of your talented accompanists. I’ve enjoyed the album on a first listen, and even more on a second listen. Many of these songs I’ve heard you do live. It’s a very hopeful collection of pieces. The songs go down easily – excellent melodies and chord choices. I hope that this album will get a lot of attention!" - Ellen Schmidt, musician, producer
• "Seth played your new CD for me and I LOVED it. And then I got my own copy in the mail! I will buy some more copies soon to give away because your CD is absolutely FANTASTIC. I can't believe how good it is. Fallen Down is my favorite so far. What an incredible start of the New Year! Congratulations. Looking forward to the next CD, too. Yay. Annemoon van Erp, musician
• "Hey Kenny: Great CD. I must admit that my favorite is "I Would Be With You (Reprise)." Makes me wish it were up front on the album. It is really moving and the accordion sounding thing really locked me into the pathos. Really, really moving!!!!! Also I loved the hot and fun-filled guitar licks in Save Yourself. I liked the simpler/first Colors, which had a great feel and with the clarity of your creative acoustic guitar work underneath. Loved the various chord patterns in Fallen Down, with the backward stuff; had a back to the 60s feel. Outstanding is great, including the "crickets" and the chimes. I could go on, but those were some of the highlights for me. Don't misinterpret, though, it is rich and sweet throughout. Really nice stuff. Always tasteful, always clean, always inventive." Ed Loechler
• "Hi Kenny, I was off from work today so I got a chance to listen to your CD, not only once but twice because I enjoyed it so much. It is amazing! The songs have so much meaning as you reflect on life through these songs. Your singing, and the music is absolutly wonderful. I really enjoyed ALL the songs! "Don't Forget About Me" was a favorite, and "I Would Be With You" really hit home, even brought tears to my eyes, it was so meaningful, and so beautifully done, I loved it. Excellent job, great CD." Kathy Surprenant
• "It's a Beauty! Dan Fassett, Snow Crow, Contrabanditos
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