If Not for Dreaming Debut CD Review

If Not For Dreaming is the perfect name for this band. With a sound that covers many genres, from Pop to Rock, to Folk and a hint of ambient, Amity Wahl and Pasquale Russo bring you to a world that is deeply and richly layered in sound and feelings.

Amity has a voice that is light, yet powerful, slightly reminiscent of the vocal skills of Debbie Harry (Blondie). Now partnered with Pasquale's gentle and skillful guitar riffs, and drums of Jay Jerz They blend together songs that are wonderfully balanced, smooth and, well, dreamlike.

Their independently produced debut CD, If Not For Dreaming, is five tracks that remarkably flow from one track to the other. The debut CD is fully recorded, written and produced by Amity and Pasquale at their home studio. This self titled CD has all the richness of a main label production and is a good start for this new band.

Amity, Pasquale, and Jay are working towards perfecting their musical skills to start live performances, something they all are eager to embark on. But they are all somewhat perfectionists, and they are wanting things to be just right before hitting the stage, for they believe in giving every song all they can.

They have since written more tunes, and recently posted a rocking song titled This Time , in which Amity displays a solid confidence in her vocal abilities. This Time is edgier than their other tracks, but is still an excellent sound for this band.

Both Amity ( who is an accomplished guitarist as well) and Pasquale can be found on twitter ( @in4d and @in4dband respectfully) Face book and on My Space as well as on Renagades Of Music. Both are gentle souls, and not out for the spotlight, but to meet people, and share their music.

From the sweet Moving Forward to the Solid Wood and Stone, If Not For Dreaming's CD is one for any collection. Be sure to listen to track 4 , Shiver, and discover why they believe in dreams, for If Not For Dreaming, they would not be here.