Lift Me Up by Rob Kneisler published on 2020-10-29T03:55:21Z "Rob Kneisler’s maiden voyage into the world of self-released, full length studio albums is a seaworthy effort! The album's overall sonically superior quality is a testament to the fine-tuned ear and engineering skills of TJ Morris at Deep Well Studios. A well blended mix of some of the finest local session players backing up the finger style acoustic guitar mastery of Kneisler. Stand out pieces for me were Last Man Standing - a story song from the perspective of Lionel Greenstreet, the last surviving member of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton. Another is the title track, "Lift Me Up,” a lovely tribute to the Ballard Locks which transfers ships from the fresh waters of Lake Union to the salty waters of the Puget Sound. A lovely metaphor of life as described in the first verse: They say that life has it’s up and it’s downs Much like the rise and fall of the tide And like the locks that both join and divide The lakes and the ocean Producer Wes Weddell adds some finely spun accompaniment on mandolin as does Joy Mills and Tom Parker on backing vocals. The songs on this album are a fine mix of story songs, songs of love, songs about everyday folks, many of which are told from the perspective of a mariner’s heart. John McCutcheon, Dougie Maclean, Alex De Grassi and Bruce Cockburn come to mind as I listened to “Lift Me Up" in its entirety. This highly respectable first release will make you want for more. Looking forward to hearing more from this fine singer songwriter!" Larry Murante Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Contains tracks 01 About Robert Frost by Rob Kneisler published on 2020-10-29T03:55:20Z 02 Last Man Standing by Rob Kneisler published on 2020-10-29T03:55:19Z 03 Lift Me Up by Rob Kneisler published on 2020-10-29T03:55:17Z 04 Love Is Like by Rob Kneisler published on 2020-10-29T03:55:16Z 05 Linda's Theme by Rob Kneisler published on 2020-10-29T03:55:15Z
