Who: Kevin Fox
What: dulcet pop
Where: Toronto, ON
To Contact: kevin@kevinfox.ca, www.kevinfox.ca.

Good (albums) come to those who wait. Singer-songwriter Kevin Fox began working on his solo debut, Come Alive, well over five years ago, but his side gigs as a sideman got him sidetracked. A cellist, guitarist and singer, he has lent his skills to such artists as Sum 41, Shaye, Sarah Harmer, Celine Dion, Tom Cochrane and David Usher, among others, all the while promising to get this thing out. Now, it is out, through MapleMusic, and his intention is clearly outlined in the liner notes. Working with co-producers Erin Donovan and John D.S. Adams mainly at Stonehouse Sound and Frontline Studio, Fox writes: “We chose to record a pop album using only acoustic instruments and drawing primarily from classical orchestration.” Beginning with the beautiful “Satisfaction’s Grace”, through to the closer and title track, the Halifax, NS-born, Toronto, ON-based musician explains that they recorded some songs with a large ensemble together in one room, and built others more slowly by recording one instrument at a time. Electronic sounds were added later. The album is a unified, easy-listening collection of sweet, soaring songs.

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