Support for Beautiful World

The most outstanding feature of Beautiful World is Madden’s voice, which is produced with a deep commitment to the emotions she is expressing in each song. There is thought and sincerity in the voice production and her pitching is precise, so there is never an embarrassing moment. Outstanding control of subtlety and nuance is ever present . . . Beautiful World is an impressive album of well-crafted songs by another of our current crop of outstanding young female singer-songwriters.

Gavin Franklin, Music Trust Australia
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What a delight it is: 10 tracks, eight of them her own compositions, with a diversity of expression . . . her own tunes range through the mellow, introspective Side By Side, the soulful The One Who Walks Me Home, the upbeat yearning of Paris Melody, the quirky and whimsical Practical Magic, the toe tapping Dancing in the Street and the vibrant, throbbing The Tango Never Lies. It is an album that takes you on a journey, not just through time and place, but through passion, spirit and movement, bound together through melody, rhythm and poetic lyrics.

Jeannie McInnes, Fine Music Magazine Sydney

Just heard this young Australian singer-songwriter, pianist Frances Madden. Her new song is a timely reminder that we all share a 'BEAUTIFUL WORLD'.

Olivia Newton-John

In a repertoire of excellent songs two stood out: Side By Side (described by the composer as a song about hope) and The One Who Walks Me Home, (I won’t attempt to paraphrase the poetic lyrics of this tune). To hear both sung so beautifully by Madden towards the end of the performance was a profoundly moving experience. Only a vastly talented songwriter produces such works.

Eric Myers, The Australian
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“A consummate musician, gifted composer and arranger with a sweet voice and relaxed, engaging presence that exudes the joy of singing . . .  Madden’s virtuosity as a composer and song stylist were the most impressive aspects of the concert.”

Bill Stephens OAM, Australian Arts Review
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