ZWERG: PLAYED WITS [The Beacon; The Student Journal of Atlantic Baptist University; Volume 7 Issue 6; April, 2000]
By Angela Wylie [ABU, Moncton]

This is the review of the much anticipated new CD by Atlantic Baptist University’s very own Jason Betts. This, Jay’s third CD, is by no means his last. If you are expecting Jason’s regular tunes, you’ll be in for a big surprise. It is by all means so far my favorite CD by Jason. All of Jason’s music brings the realization of what a great person and musician he is to the forefront. His music is so profound it’s hard to imagine his work getting better. It is said “there is always room for improvement”, but I think Jason has improved so much that he has possibly reached his great potential. His talent amazes me time after time.

Played Wits proves to be better than the last, but on a totally different level. The fresh, new sound of electronic sound combined with his sultry voice has proven to be a whole new level for Jason. Jason always works hard on his music and it shows in his finished product. The third track All Thing Vellir is brilliant. It’s a song that is a perfect combination of Jay’s voice and his amazing piano composition. All songs on the CD were written by Jason, except Just As I Am, which is a poem written sometime in the 1800’s by Charlotte Elliot and William Batchelder Bradbury.

I came to the realization that there is an immense variety on this CD; there is a song for every mood. There’s something here for when you’re happy, feeling mellow, need to ponder or just want to dance. In the end I must say that my favorite song is definitely the final song on the CD Inside, To You. It is a definite addition to my top ten songs of all time.

So whether you have a taste for electronic beats or the want for a soft, calming voice, you can find it all in Jason’s new CD. It won’t be out for general release for a few weeks yet but when it is you’ll be able to get it at Sam’s, Urban Sound Exchange or by contacting Jason at zwerg@nbnet.nb.ca.

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