Quote Originally Posted by cyberbri
Also, a CD you should pick up for great female vocals, instruments, piano, etc. is Fiona Apple's "Tidal" (her debut album). There's a great variety of tracks. Track 6 "The First Taste" starts off with her singing over the piano, and you can hear her lips, like the moisture on the lips and the slight "smack" when she separates them - then part-way through the song an amazing bass line starts in.

It is for this reason (among many others) that I really appreciate Sarah Mclachlan (SM) and her work. Again, the feeling that is passed is incredible. Also, her breaths, lips separating, etc add such a quality feel to every track. Just for to be immersed in the sound and stage of music is what they are about and why many do what they do.