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THE REVIEW
A poignant portrait of a tormented existence, the new album from Antony & The Johnsons, "I Am A Bird Now", is one of the most beautiful works of 2005. You listen to it, and Antony's deep, vibrant voice seems to captivate you, take you elsewhere, reveal his soul to you in every song, and often seems to touch your own as well.
Your heart, after listening, will never be the same, and it will be difficult to do without his music, his piano that insinuates itself into your mind, bringing dreams, hopes, and disillusionments. There's something inside you that seems to want to scream to the world that here on Earth, something is wrong and needs to be changed.
Antony, with his "white soul", full of pathos and inner motion, seems to embody multiple personalities, also because it's quite difficult to associate him with any particular artist. From time to time, he seems to have the power of Otis Redding, or the elegance of Billie Holiday, and finally, the interpretative ability and depth of Jeff Buckley. Enhanced by excellent presences, like Lou Reed, who took Antony under his wing, the CD also boasts the participation of a rediscovered Boy George and great friends Rufus Wainwright and Devendra Banhart. Perhaps a single word can encapsulate the essence of this album: unique.
I can only recommend it to you.
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I Am A Bird Now by Antony and The Johnsons is a poignant and beautiful album from 2005. Antony’s deep, captivating voice delivers emotional and soulful performances that resonate deeply. The album features notable collaborations with artists like Lou Reed and Boy George. Its unique style blends pathos and artistry, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Antony and the Johnsons
Antony and the Johnsons is a New York-based chamber/art pop group led by ANOHNI (formerly Antony Hegarty). Renowned for intimate piano-and-strings arrangements and a singular, emotive voice, the group won the 2005 Mercury Prize for I Am a Bird Now and is celebrated for themes of identity, vulnerability, and transformation.10 Reviews
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By sodo_caustico
Antony has a wo-n-der-ful voice, Lou Reed called it 'angelic.'
Recommended: to those who welcome anyone with open arms, without knowing their name.
By anitaerrabunda
This album encapsulates the story of a child, perhaps recounted by a kind of Pierrot, on a rainy night in the warmth of circus caravans.
It is one of the most moving albums I’ve heard lately.
By Mariaelena
Antony’s voice is not only inimitable but also of a painful, unparalleled beauty.
His music is a continuous pulse of life agglomerated to the despair that cries out for help.
By azzo
It is evident that Thomas Newman has worked mostly for cinema. He knows when the sound needs to be drier and when fuller, when it should engage and when it should allow the protagonist’s breath to be heard.
A woman’s voice that seems like a man’s, for a man who tries to be a woman.
