Marina Laslo | CD review by Maggie Woods

“Marina Laslo’s wonderful debut UK
single is aptly described as being
‘imbued with a captivatingly poetic
romance’ and if I Wish You Love is
anything to go by, this young woman
will have a brilliant future...”

THE DELIGHTFUL MARINA LASLO has an unusual and seductive voice. As she croons her way through I Wish You Love, you could easily fall instantly under her spell.

We'd love to know where she has been hiding all this time as this is such an excellent debut single we here at MotorBar found it difficult to believe she has only just emerged on the music scene. In fact, we are told she has been honing her craft for some years by performing her vast repertoire of classical crossover recordings.

The result is stunning and she has breathed new life into this classy song, which truly encapsulates her own effortless sophistication and her timeless, romantic interpretation of an easy-listening classic.

Taken from her forthcoming album Night And Day, I Wish You Love is a tranquil, jazz-infused interpretation and a perfect introduction to Marina's elegant and exotic style. The track is a fabulous, smoochy number that is stylish and exotic with updated, delicious retro-vibes. It is accompanied by the equally mesmerising Wonderful Life, an uplifting and complementary track.

Marina Laslo

Marina's enigmatic arrangements combine swirling, beautiful melodies and outstanding vocals, making her Night And Day album one of 2010's most evocative and romantic releases. Marina has developed her unique emotional connection to all that she does, translating seamlessly from record to live setting. Check out her amazing video filmed in Cuba at marinalaslo.com/list/video to experience Marina's unique talent.

Recorded and arranged by multi-platinum selling producer Robin Millar (Sade, Alison Moyet, Everything But The Girl), the timeless I Wish You Love was previously recorded by such well-known and respected artistes as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Chrissie Hynde. The reflective lyrics come alive through Millar's engaging multi-instrumental arrangements, setting the track ablaze with sentiment and warmth.

I Wish You Love is the perfect introduction to the Russian singer's sumptuous, sun-washed style. Marina is a classic beauty, combining continental flair with ageless chic. Compulsive and fascinating, her beautiful voice is full of exotic promise.

• I Wish You Love will be available from iTunes and all good online retailers from 12 July 2010.

"Marina Laslo's wonderful debut single I Wish You Love must surely herald a brilliant future… compulsive and fascinating, her beautiful voice is full of exotic promise" — Maggie Woods, MotorBar

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