Alberta singer-songwriter Anne Beverly Brown, who once worked as an environmental scientist for Mobile Oil, has a flair for writing soft, poetic lyrics. In Keyhole and the Eternal Kiss (1993), she creates dream-like songs drawn from her immediate environment. The album will appeal to those who enjoy travelling the magical and mystical side of the folk road. Brown is joined, on various tracks, by some fine guest artists, including Jenny Allen, Mary Anderson, Ken Brown, Oscar Lopez, and Cathy Miller.
On her second release, The Landlord's Daughter (1996), Brown continues her flowing, lyrical development. For the most part the songs are autobiographical reflections on travels, family and love. The title song is a line from the album's centrepiece, an interpretation of Alfred Noye's poem "The Highwayman." As with Keyhole, Brown has some fine guest musicians who add a deft touch the arrangements. Additional musicians include Ken Brown, Steafan Hannigan, David Knutson, Ron Casat, Karl Roth, and Diane Couch.
Keyhole and the Eternal Kiss
1993 Akashic (AR2)The Rivers of Eden; The Old Road; The Man Who Planted Trees; Send Me Rachmaninoff; The Church Door; Keyhole and the Eternal Kiss; Never Thought I'd Sing the Blues; Indigo Blue; Chicago Joe; Quiet Heart 47:22The Landlord's Daughter
1996 Akashic (AR-3)Days of England (Let Your Dreams Fly); Angel Walking; The Highwayman; Ask Me No More; Red Dust; Roll Me; King David; I Threw the I Ching Tonight; Yellowknife 51:06