Music Reviews

Music Reviews and Samples

Wrote legendary Pagan journal Green Egg:

“In Lady Isadora’s voice hear the singing of quartz bowl bells. In her heart feel the dedication of Witch and bard. Her voice slides waterlike from strong high places to splash into pools of evenly-grained alto note progressions, then carries us all willingly down storystreams of love, defiance, ethics, evolution... [Her albums] are a wonderful collection for Pagans, Witches, and writers. Her voice is an instrument of surpassing beauty with which she tells our tales and sings our souls.”

Additional review accolades for Lady Isadora include:

“...soaring flutelike exaltation... lushly beautiful melodies combine with words of power...”
SageWoman

“... don’t miss... sparkles with top professionalism... a voice that rivals Judy Collins’ for clarity and emotion.”
Circle Network News

“The Joni Mitchell of the Wicca* movement... powerful...”
– Website for “Psyche van het Folk,” Radio Centraal, Antwerp, Belgium
* Isadora greatly appreciates the praise, but notes that she herself uses only the term “Witchcraft”.

“...an intelligence not often seen in this field... Raise your expectations for pagan music.”
The Red Queen

“...a Pagan National Treasure...”
– Michelle Mays, Fireleap: the Beltane Collection, et al.

“Like the sirens of mythology, Isadora calls our spirits to join her in ecstasy... this songstress is truly the Queen of Musical Witches.”
– SkyDragon of Lucidian, For the Lord and Lady

“I was absolutely filled with joy... Every song, every line spoke to the heart... I can’t imagine any Pagan being without them.”
– DJ Conway, author of Celtic Magic, Flying Without a Broom, et al.

“...excellent... delightful... I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her work.”
– Raymond Buckland, PhD, author of Witchcraft from the Inside, Wicca for Life, et al.

“Lady Isadora's songs stir the heart of the Witch, and resonate in the endless cycle of things that are ever ancient and ever new.”
– Raven Grimassi, author of Hereditary Witchcraft, Spirit of the Witch, et al.

“...a cauldron of mixed delights and metaphors... unique approach and style. Isadora’s melodies are both intricate and fresh... rich vocals... The layered voices and harmonies of ‘Samhain Fires’ would make Freddie Mercury and Queen proud... Bottom line: Candy for the ear, intellect, and spirit.”
– Lord Foxglove, author of Advancing the Witches’ Craft

“...amazing voice... to pigeonhole her or her music would be a mistake... The Goddess was smiling the day Lady Isadora was born, and bringing her voice into your life will make you smile, too.”
– Wendy Whipple, author & webmistress, Creating an Heirloom: Writing Your Family’s Cookbook

“Thank you Lady, for sharing your amazing talent with the world.”
– Eternal, writer & poet, of “Support Pagan Artists” website (via e-mail, used with permission)

“...this gorgeous haunting voice to rival Sarah Brightman, guitar prowess to rival Lita Ford, and a songwriting gift to rival Lennon-McCartney.”
– Phoenix NightSong of NC, via email (used with permission)

“You’re AWESOME! Thank you thank you thank you for YEARS of enjoyment of your music! You ROCK, sister!”
– Hunter Nolen of NE, musician, via email (used with permission)

“Yum... musical nirvana!! Lady Isadora is a terrific singer... guitar skills to rival Bonnie Raitt... stellar.”
– Listener review on Amazon.com

“... I’ve listened to the lyrics of [Lady Isadora and former partner, Lord Pan] for years now, and nowhere else have I found two people more in tune with what it means to be Pagan... Their songs weave spells... all amazing...”
– Listener review on Amazon.com

“...[Isadora’s first album, The Witching Hour] changed my life as a young girl... The most beautiful songs, the most beautiful voice, and all the passion, devotion, and joy you could ever want...  A classic.”
– Listener review on Amazon.com

“I’ve been a huge fan since hearing Priestess of the Pentacle back in the early ‘90s... no one writes or sings of the true Craft like Lady Isadora.”
– Wendy Snow Fogg, Director, Misty Meadows Herbal Center, NH,
www.mistymeadows.org, via email (used with permission)

“...we had 3 hurricanes hit us in the space of one year... of all the stuff I lost, [Lady Isadora’s albums were] the one thing I have made an effort to replace. There just isn’t anything like her music anywhere.”
– Johnnie Lee Devlin, FL, via email (used with permission)

“I don’t normally review [albums]; however these are certainly worthy of an exception. I found the lyrics to these songs to range from amusing to quite moving... a beautiful voice... absolutely haunting (reminds me of a cross between Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell)... I was especially touched by her tribute to Anne Frank... “Drawing Down the Moon” on Priestess of the Pentacle is quite spectacular.”
– Raven Grimassi writing in Raven’s Call: A Journal of the Old Religion

“...a joy to listen to... inspiration while I write.”
– Bettina Lindsey, author of Swan Witch, Waltz with the Lady, et al.

“My cat Seraphine has given her emphatic ‘meow’ of approval, and believe me, she doesn’t impress easily!”
– Lisa Thiel, Songs of the Spirit, Lady of the Lake, et al.

“...a truly beautiful voice... brilliant.”
– Kenny Klein, Ghosts of the Delta, Meet Me in the Shade of the Maple Tree, et al.; author of Fairy Tale Rituals, Through the Faerie Glass, and The Flowering Rod.

...a fabulous achievement.
Angie Remedi, The Mother Calls

“Wow!”
– Jennifer Reif, Mysteries of Earth, author of Morgan Le Fay’s Books of Spells and Wiccan Rites, et al.

“Isadora sings like the mermaids, full of truth and magic... lyrical, yet politically astute as well. A rare combination...”
– Shekhinah Mountainwater, Songs and Chants of the Goddess, Witch-a-Way, et al.; author of Ariadne’s Thread: A Workbook of Goddess Magic

“...miraculous... spine-chilling... a true feast for the heart in all Lady Isadora’s works.”
The Wiccan Rounde

“Her pure soprano voice comes from deep within her soul... moving, strong, poetic lyrics... Inspired and fulfilling music, highly recommended.”
Heartsong Review (1st review)

“Once more, Lady Isadora touches Pagan heartstrings with her lilting voice and magical melodies... themes of power and mystery... good thinking music... deep messages for contemplation mixed within the lovely harmonies.”
Heartsong Review (2nd review)

“...amazing... haunting... a precious gift...”
The Beltane Papers (1st review)

“Listen to this music in a darkened room lit by candlelight, and let the magic happen.”
The Beltane Papers (2nd review)

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