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Post by bd on Mar 19, 2010 5:54:03 GMT -8
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Post by jiminy on Mar 20, 2010 16:52:11 GMT -8
I'll say it here too
-GREAT JOB BD!
....Really-a lot of time and effort on your part- it is really appreciated!
some great stuff here!
I'll post some thoughts on the tunage soon.
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Post by bd on Mar 22, 2010 17:14:21 GMT -8
I want to do that too... still haven't had time to update all the song info pages yet though.  |
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Post by jiminy on Mar 25, 2010 6:52:19 GMT -8
SAME REVIEW AS ON THE NFP:
Ten years gone-
For the record- Abe Lincoln said- “If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it – you surely will.”
I chose long ago – to look at the good- and I’m not trying to be full of flowery crap- but listening-looking- and hearing the sounds behind these songs- as they all have artistic flair-that’s what I’m writing about.
Tree House- Steve Broderson. Mr B pulls the punch with an IMMACULATE song-makes me want to crawl in a hole. He captured a huge interpretation and big picture of the AA sound- yet has a lot of originality. His productions are always rich and hi tone- and beautiful. This one is a leg up on that! I can’t brag this tune up enough. He steals the show in the opening number. Young voices to help- and a tight-fat -arrangement of a great song. There are no awards here- but I think he earned one.
Stone- my name is milk- this cat catches the best nuances of Genes voice-very, very well- along with a bit more chop in the guitar runs. -A sweet cover-he pulled up some bouncing bass lines! And a nice original top line solo. You can hear where this version takes little turns – very nice little turns from the original..
Hide away- Fluid Imb. The accordion..well- it made more sense after seeing the notes. – and creates a stark feeling- though there’s lots of fill by the instrumental bridge. In most ways true to the original..captures the same reaching feeling .
don’t cry- Fred Martin a sort of synth version: the singspeak works well to open. . its a Depeche Mode/ Cure version- - great interpretation. Both versions have a sad undertone..this one doesn’t detract from that at all., just turns the lights down even a bit lower..
I remember you.. de campos- what this dude may be lacking in vibrato-he makes up for in spades instrumentally. A rich synth sound-and is original in its structure-yet captures the depth (and more?) of Genes idea. I love soaring strings.
Last Testament – Jason Herring This is pretty much a mirror of the original Dogs version- which is a good thing. The bridge takes a bit of a turn away… Nice tone on the vocals- if the harmonies are overdubs-very nice!. One can’t help but love this side of Gene- found in a Terry Taylor song.
I cant say goodbye- eddie P- Is this a live recording.?- stays in the vein of the Dogs version- nice interpretation with the strong bass lines and lead over. If its not live he captured that live feeling on this outing
Crybaby- Ken Clinger. Wonderful synth sound! - Gene of course was known for his keys ability- but the way some of you folks pulled it right to the top is very touching. Another full, rich adaptation of what Gene was about.
STROBE- JiminY CRIcket what can I say?- short and sweet. the volume mix was right. Thanks BD.
Sleepwalk- Radiant Dregs… What can I say again- ? – If you can’t appreciate this version- then all your taste is indeed in your mouth.
Songwork- Wes Berlin- I heard an early version of this song (sharing!) - the intro is hypnotizing… then it gets reminiscent of Genes version- but the Wes factor always plays into all he does. Subtle changes and tones-something that AA and Genes works work so well to do. The Bridge soars here…just a cool song! Takes on a mideastern flair- the instrumental ending is just drenched in hooks- well- you got my impression. That fade could have gone on for 10 more minutes.
So long- Wes Berlin : the guy deserves two in a row- love the haunting organ- VERY gene like..and its another interpretation worthy of its hire. Retains Genes Funky sound-punchy with that keys laden groove throughout. Is that Rob Watson as a friend here??
(NOTE: NO ITS WES ON KEYS..AND BD ON VOCALS!!!!!)
Stone The Double Downbeats- this was apparently the song of choice!- and love that fact. This version is original- with Lloyd deciding on a stripped down approach ( I’v e heard him bust out of his cage- so this was by choice) –also playing the melody to fit range- it makes the approach much more sincere- -and I agree- the chord structures sound wonderful in your version too. Check out their page- and see the fun he the other down in downbeats (or is it beat in downbeats? ) are all about
Last Testament- DW Dunphy- If you know this guy- you know he’s all about depth. The guitars are masked by his lush approach . the strings turn and whirl around a vocal that is all about what’s being said-not just a melody. The 23rd Psalm sends shivers as we see the shadow of the gallows pole. What can you add to that?
Jimmy Eddie P- he sent me this back when - perhaps because of my name. Another very live sound-that works. This is a fitting place to reside forever now. - amongst the stuff.
Relpse- myname is milk - Love the way this song breaks like an egg at the midpoint. Not mimicking Genes vocals- but capturing it.
Worldwide- Wes Berlin- Have heard this version by Wes- a loose, live sound..another AA song that needed a home- and found it here.
Songwork- Jeff Eibel. Sometimes real ROCK STARS show up on these things. A cornerstone fave and more- Jeff makes the song a version of his doing-and with professional flair. And hey- everyone loves the harp- don’t they?? - Sweet layered vocals- by a great vocalist!- amazing how that worked out eh?
STONE!!!! Sean Thomas Eugene - Another true to form version by Shy Sean. Having known this guy in the past year- he reminds me of me- only I think he knows what he’s doing. Top Shelf garage work..at work. Small inflections in the chord changes bring out a true ring-nice interpretation (again) of a sad song by gene-he had a few of those.
Last Testament- Larry Laster. Have heard a bit by this fellow- and know his love for that Southern Sound. –so he jacked up this tune with leads and a bit more of an electric backdrop. And of course- it works!
Jimmy – DW Dunphy- as stripped down as you can get. As the original is just an expression of reaching out and perhaps regret- you don’t need much to get your point across. It’s a universal feeling
So Long- Uncle Ralph- not two turntables and a microphone- but its a bass- a voice, and a tape recorder. Beat poetry ain’t dead yet- !
These tributes don’t just sit on the shelf (well – for too long) Whenever a name is dropped on this board-FB or some other fine place- one needs to have these reasons WHY we love the bands and artists..and the link of friendship that pulls it together. So you draw up some Negative Fruit- or DAMbit- To Cover Me, or SSSE..and take a walk down memory lane , along with throwing two thumbs up. Way up.
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