With his debut album Music & Lyrics By Charles Bloom: In Here Charles Bloom epitomizes the sounds of pop, country and jazz.
American composer and lyricist Bloom has an orchestra of instruments playing to blend in with the theatrical music. This album has a Broadway spirit with the musical tone that it feels like it’s conveying a story in each track.
Bloom studied music theory and composition at NYU. His musical background and knowledge was exemplified through his work. Bloom has written lyrics, music, and books for the theater in the works: Pablo, Insomnia, Heaven Knows and the score to Character Breakdown.
Bloom wrote the music and lyrics in the Music & Lyrics By Charles Bloom: In Here . It features a variety of artists that creates a diversity of sound.
The album starts off with the single “Let Things Grow” which is an upbeat single that has a jazz sound. The vocal on the track is Josh Grisetti. He has a strong and compelling voice that can make you envision yourself in a theater watching the performance.
In the following track “Easy” it shifts to a more classical and softer tone. Nikki Renee Daniels is the singer on the track. Her voice shines with the melding of the various instruments played in the orchestra.
In the next songs, “What’s A Woman To Do” sung by Christine Ebersole and “Why Can’t A Man Sing The Blues?” sung by Jason Graae takes a blues and jazz classic vibe. The sound of the piano, howling trumpets and horns creates an authentic sound.
There is even a catchy Christmas song called “Christmas And You” that is sung by Ashley Fox Linton. It is different from the rest of the songs on the tracks. Listening to it you can envision yourself with your family on Christmas morning. It has a cheery and festive beat.
If you are a fan of theatrical musicals then Music & Lyrics By Charles Bloom: In Here is an album for you.