Artist: John C. Wiseman
Album: "Simply Entitled"
Year produced: 2007

This well-named CD is truly a simple, pleasant mixture of music put together by John Wiseman. The first track is a lovely instrumental, followed by an amusing tune about a bus that is sure to bring a chuckle. The CD has a nice variety of sounds and songs and Wiseman brings to his music influences from an eclectic musical background which includes Celtic, country, rock, folk and the Renaissance Faire circuit.

This is his first solo album, but he is no stranger to the musical scene--having played with both bands "Minstrosity" and "Merry Measure" in the past. Guitar and mandolin are his instruments of choice, and his vocals have a tenuous but pleasant sound that comes across very sincere. The CD has Wiseman delivering his own heartfelt rendition of Danny Boy, which is gentle and has a simple flute accompanying--which is almost like a voice itself.

As a man who has had a long love affair with music, it is nice to see John Wiseman stretch his "wings" and try an album of his own, expressing himself fully. He manages well and the fact that he enjoys what he is doing shines through in both the mood and tone of the CD. No pretenses here--just a man and his music--and sharing his love of it with others.


Buy the Album: "Simply Entitled"

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at http://www.moonbeamdigital.com/.