Where The Light Lives
Cultivate Joy, 2023
8/10
Listen to Where The Light Lives
The multi-instrumentalist and thoughtful songwriter Joy Zimmerman discusses topics like immigration, divorce, identity and perseverance via these uplifting 11 tracks that welcomes 17 musicians to the lush atmosphere.
“How We Shall Sing” opens the listen with a Celtic influence, where Zimmerman’s elegant violin suits her expressive singing and Chrstine Broxterman’s elegant cello that helps the warm ballad flow, and “We Are A Bell” follows with plenty of rhythm and power thanks to Jeff Freeling’s spirited electric guitar and several guest vocalists.
In the middle, “Hoping For A Click” emits Joel Tyrone’s skilled mandolin for the textured, humorous climate, while the dreamy “Hear My Voice” showcases Ryan Dugan’s electric bass amid the poetic singing.
Close to the end, “Bend Not Break” is a rich, acoustic guitar fueled album highlight that illustrates Zimmerman’s immense beauty, and “We’ll Hold The Light” exits with a reflective mood that has Adam Danis on Rhodes for the articulate and sophisticated finish.
Zimmerman handles acoustic guitar, violin, percussion and, of course, sings across the effort, and the excellent company she’s in illuminate the empowering and soulful experience.
Travels well with: Rachel Anne Goodman- California Morning; Caroline Cotter- Gently As I Go