The Noise I Make (2000)
This album will most likely appeal to fans of Joni
Mitchell, Tracy Chapman, and Ani
DiFranco. 100% acoustic, this album features Kristy
on piano, guitar, harmonica, slide guitar, lead and background
vocals. NO bass or drums. This intimate record was nominated
for “Best New Folk Album of the Year” in the
year 2001 by the Just Plain Folks organization’s International
Independent Music Awards, www.justplainfolks.org
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About the Title:
After I finished college, I began touring the United States
alone, long stretches, from Dallas to Canada, through the
west, midwest and east coast. I wrote many of these songs
during that time and thought it was best to record them
alone to reflect those solo road trips. The Noise I Make
comes from a line in the song Singing to the Cakes, in which
I am playing a fruitless gig at a coffeehouse, where I am
set-up facing the pastries, not the people. The line goes,
“No one hears a noise that I make, so I guess I’ll
just sing to the cakes.” But extracted from the song,
it seemed to be the right title for a solo album.
Word from the press:
“Kristy is one of Dallas’ best.”
–Acoustic Musicians Network, Dallas, Texas
“An artist with a sense of humor and obvious talent.”
–Buddy Magazine, Dallas, Texas
“On The Noise I Make, this folk-rock singer/songwriter
carefully uses her lyrics to capture snapshots of her everyday
observations and experiences. With her jazzy nuances, it’s
unfair to compare her to other female folk stars.”
-The Metro, The Silicon Valley’s Weekly Newspaper,
San Jose, California
Words from the People:
“The Noise I Make is a fascinating collection of deeply
introspective folk tunes, underscored by Kristy's eclectic
musical influences: rock, pop, county, jazz and blues. I
think that with only one exception, she plays all the instruments
on this CD. But what really stands out is the sheer quality
of her songwriting--the fascinating "experiences"
she shares in her stories. These songs are meticulously
crafted, yet still "real" and honest. This CD
will hit you like a breath of fresh air, leaving you in
awe of her growing talent and rising star.”
-Kevin Walters, Dallas, Texas
“The lyrics and stories that are put to music in
The Noise I Make are very personal yet, are situations we
can all relate to. The variety of instrumentation and voice
fluctuation is elegant, sassy, and beautifully done! The
Noise I Make is a must have!”
-Alicia Johnson, St. Paul, Minnesota
“This girl has got it all. I cannot put this CD in
without listening to it all the way through. The first two
tracks (Minimum Wage and Better Off Dead) remind me of a
young Ani Difranco, whereas some of the later tracks have
beautiful piano arrangements that remind me of Kate Bush,
or Tori Amos. But Kristy is still a sound of her own. You
MUST give this CD a listen!!”
-Sarah Hardy, Lake Mary, Florida
“I bought this album because this girl was driving
around in her car alone, playing music and I felt sorry
for her, and when I listened to it, it changed my life.”
-Zac Tison, Nashville, Tennessee
Other things to know about The Noise I Make:
· Her song “Minimum Wage” received a
2001 nomination for Best Folk Song of the Year by Just Plain
Folks
· Her song “Mr. Bizee Man” helped to
secure her as the Winner of the 2003 Wildflower Music Festival
Songwriting Competition in Richardson, Texas
Instrumentation and Liner Notes:
Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica, Lead and Background
vocals: Kristy Krüger
Harmonica: Paul Harrington
Slide Guitar: Jerry MathenyClick HERE to order “The
Noise I Make”
Recording and Mixing Engineer: Mark Petty
Mastering: George Geurin, Digital Editing Services
Art Design and Layout: Erin Ryan
Photos: Erich Dohrer
Recorded at ASC Sumet Studios in Dallas, Texas
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Noise I Make”
