Art Garfunkel
Watermark

THE REVIEW

Do you feel a bit tired and depressed? Do you need to unplug? Has the janitor cornered you with the usual spiel about the tenant on the fourth floor? Well, then this is the album for you.

Look at the cover, you'll notice a smiling and relaxed man, kissed by the sun, lulled by the sound of the sea and the scent of sand. His name is Art Garfunkel, with an angelic voice. Some years ago, he thought of you and your bad days, he asked for some songs from his brilliant friend Jimmy Webb and went to work to craft this wonderful album. See it? It's there, gently lounging on a comfortable chair. Opposite him, there's another one, empty. It's there for you, waiting for you.

Now, close your eyes and sit down in front of him. Listen to what he has to say. Are you there? Comfortable? Good, welcome to 'Watermark'! Your ears will be pampered by a soft yet firm singing, you'll be embraced by bittersweet and intense lyrics, and music made of acoustic guitars, strings, pianos, and soft percussion will gently whisper the secret to forget all the nuisances you've encountered. David Crosby, Leah Kunkel, and Stephen Bishop's harmonies, Paul Desmond's sax, Pete Carr's guitars, Jimmy Webb's keyboards, the harps and flutes of the Chieftains, Bill Payne's synthesizer will take care of you.

When you hear Art tell you that "Secretly and silently my sorrow disappears", you'll feel a little lighter and ready to get up from that chair. You will have learned to be melancholic with style.

Think about it!