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TOM PRASADA-RAO + Bio + Journal + Discography + Favorites + Moments + Links + Quotes |
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Quotes / TPR
Tom is one of the most oustanding musicians I have ever met. He has not only inspired me with his playing, but my own approach to music has changed after listening to him. —Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd With global soulfulness, expert musicianship a fluid, rhythmic guitar style and a commitment to social harmony, he is a folk artist who engages the soul and intellect. —The Philadedelphia Inquirer Tom Prasada-Rao grabs hold of the listener and never lets go, by turns as jubilant as a shout from the mountain and as intimate as a prayer whispered at midnight. — Bill DeMain, Performing Songwriter Visually and musically, Tom is the most compelling prescence to emerge in the singer-songwriter genre as I've seen in a long time. —Jim Bessman, Billboard Tom Prasada-Rao is a rare and brilliant performer. His fine voice and thrilling guitar work hold you spellbound while he heals your heart. —David Wilcox, Singer-Songwriter Tom is one of the most oustanding musicians I have ever met. He has not only inspired me with his playing, but my own approach to music has changed after listening to him. —Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd I hope the devil enjoys his half of the bargain as much as we're enjoying Tom's half right now. —Steve Netsky, Rounder Records Brilliant writer, amazing performer, sensational singer‹I'm so jealous I could vomit. —Christine Lavin, Singer-Songwriter Spirit, attitude, and charm. —Mike Joyce, The Washington Post Songs from the deepest truest part of the heart. Mellifluous voice, silky guitar. —Billy Jonas, Singer-Songwriter One of the fastest rising stars on the scene. Perfect timing, perfect sound, perfect performance. —Lydia Hutchinson, Performing Songwriter It's very rare that you listen to a songwriter for the first time and stop what you're doing. Without a doubt, Tom is on the best songwriters I've heard in my years in the industry. —Jeff Cohen, BMI Tom Prasada-Rao offers a heartening mix of astute political critique and subtle spiritual imagery. —Bob Hulteen, Soujorners A Kerrville New Folk winner and fine finger picker who brings a third world perspective to the white bread east coast folk scene. —Steve Brooks, The Austin Chronicle Hearing Washington DC's newest and brightest songwriter prompted me to compose an open letter to Stevie Wonder, or maybe Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan: GENTLEMEN, DON'T EVEN BOTHER WITH TAKING UP THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND HITTING THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT. YOUR SPOT'S BEEN FILLED BY TOM PRASADA-RAO. —Arvid Smith, Folio Weekly (Jacksonville, FLA) Some common criticisms of standard singer-songwriter folk music are that it is too depressing, too musically simplistic, too lyrically didactic, too preachy, etc. Those critics haven't met Tom Prasada-Rao yet. Prasada-Rao is as far from boring folk music as you can get and still be holding an acousic guitar. —The Free Times (Columbia, SC) One of the biggest lights to shine out of the DC area since Mary Chapin Carpenter. His impact on Texas audiences has been incredible. —Rod Kennedy, Kerrville Folk Festival Tom's live performance is exquisite. His skills are refined to such a high level that he is free to breathe joy and freedon into his work. —Crow Johnson, Zassafras Music News He's fantastic, his songs are really worth listening to. —Cheryl Wheeler, Singer-songwriter What a pleasure to hear artful music done so powerfully and gently. —Michael Johnson, Singer-songwriter and pop star. The single most exciting singer-songwriter I've heard this year. —Peirce Pettis, Songwriting god This excellent release finds Tom joining the company of such artists as Bruce Cockburn and Pierce Pettis, as he weaves spiritual, political, and more personal themes into his songs. —Bruce A. Brown, CCM Update The most moving, pointed and memorable songs reflect Prasada-Rao's indebtedness to Bruce Cockburn, Bob Dylan, and Richard Thompson, and other singer songwriters who have something to say, and a distinctive way of saying it. —Mike Joyce, The Washington Post Prasada-Rao gives his folk songs an R&B flavor. George Benson, Grover Washington Jr, Marvin Gaye and a number of other Motown greats come to mind when listening to "Hear You Laughing. —Charlene J. Arsenault, The Boston Globe |
