Acoustic cellist Lindsay Mac impressed everyone by her enthusiasm and originality during her performance in the Fireplace Lounge April 3.
Joshua Faile, 22 of Plymouth said, “She brought out a lot of emotion, like the song on war. Her songs showed feelings and concerns that are prevalent to us all, especially as college students”.
Mac strapped a cello over her shoulders and played it in guitar fashion. She was classically trained in the cello but loved to write songs and sing also. She looked for ways to combine all three of her passions. Her distinctive style is the result.
Only two years after her sound was created she can add opening for KD Lang to her resume. Her album “Small Revolution” combines her vocal talents that mirror the sounds of Anna Nalik and Sarah McLachlan with her song writing talents. Erik Barry, 20, said Mac sounded “very Ani [Difranco] like”.
Her lyrics were just as original as her sound but conveyed universal feelings; entrapment, freedom, love, loss, breaking stereotype, and self-realization.
Mac shared some sentiments after the performance. She attended Berklee School of Music, a reputable music school in Boston. Prestigious training aside, she understands that “perseverance, practice and thinking thoughtfully,” are the most important things to remember.
Her inspirations come from every genre of music. “I like emotional artists,” Mac explains. She loves classical music, Bjork and Radiohead. Song writers like Bob Dylan are big inspirations as well.
It is clear through her performance that emotional singers have inspired her own work. She is a gem on stage and beautiful to listen to.
She has a show in Davis Square in Boston on Saturday April 29. Tickets are only ten dollars for students. A group rate might be possible through Pace so contact their offices for more information. Check her out online at lindsaymac.com, pick up her CD, or look for her on iTunes.