Heather Smith is a singer-songwriter from New Hampshire whose road to music at times is as inspiring as it can be remarkable. Heather has proved that sometimes in life, although 51 years old, one does need to take the bull by the horns and just go for it—literally, no matter the age. The case of Heather is one of massive self-doubts and stage fright that later would finally culminate into a budding talent shining bright.
Heather's story is just that: bravery, resilience, and the unyielding chase for one's dreams. She stands among the gifted and exceptional artists, providing us each day with an enlightening drive to follow our hearts and passions, showing us it is never too late to start searching for ourselves. Heather shares how she, only a few years ago, gathered her courage to take that first very small step toward an elusive lifelong dream to be a singer-songwriter. She had taken that one step into darkness and fear, and she stepped again and again. And with every inch of movement, frightening, the view gradually changed her view of the world and herself. She began shaking off the give-up noise, long battering her brain, which had all along impeded what she wanted since her childhood. She embraced it and in the process replaced herself with better things. To this end, she released the album "Stronger"-her collection of all-original songs that show just how far she has come since those first small steps two years ago.
Certainly one of the most intriguing and left-field tracks from Stronger, "Alchemy" blends country and reggae flavors into something that feels one-of-a-kind and outside the box. Above softly strummed acoustic guitar and an extremely relaxed beat, Heather's dulcet vocals slide along with an almost mystical feel. You hear this song coming forward, with a thumping bassline and a touch of guitar to give it that country twang. The vocals, filtered with Heather's pure emotion, perhaps let loose the carelessness of both styles of country and reggae and blend into a very special and compelling sound. "Alchemy" is so much more than just a country/reggae fusion, for it forms such a high-energy sonic summer cocktail that will make anyone's feet jiggle and keep them on cloud nine. It's a high-tempo number with a very sunny disposition, just right for summer frolics.
"Stronger" is Heather Smith's debut album and is the bounty of her independent and autonomous poetic expression. Fully self-produced and independently released, Heather has written all the music and lyrics, lending "Stronger" an air of intimate authenticity.
I just can't get Heather Smith's "Alchemy" out of my head since I first listened to her debut album, "Stronger." What a genius mix of country and reggae that works perfectly. I am so glad Heather had that very bold decision to pursue that passion and open herself to sharing her talent fully realized on "Stronger." I do sincerely hope more and more people discover her exciting debut and the many rewards that come with persevering toward your dreams, no matter what age. She deserves every bit of success and recognition that comes her way. So stream her album "Stronger" with the fantastic single "Alchemy."