Hal

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Pat Metheny & Brad Mehldau Metheny/Mehldau

17 jan 07

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He he, I also heard it on headphones and the stereo isn't bad :) I won't deny it's a nice piece of work; I like the fact that you used the adjectives "languid and dreamy,” just as I enjoyed hearing the two swap roles and engage in dialogue. Some tracks like Make Peace struck me, but the duo structure doesn't completely convince me, and I think the upcoming work could give us a step forward compared to this beginning, which is certainly good, but for me not yet extraordinary. Just for the record, a 3.5.

Pat Metheny Rejoicing

17 jan 07

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Masterful as usual, there's always something to learn from reading you. Ghemison, I left you some listening recommendations of Don Byron in your review. If you're interested in the artist, symbad, I can send you the famous copy of Metheny Mehldau lost at sea ;) As for Frisell ... he has a monstrous discography!!! He records a couple of albums a year, plus collaborations ... anyway, there are several very interesting titles for Nonesuch; for example, I really liked "Gone Just Like a Train." Cheers!

Cat Power The Covers Record

17 jan 07

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Great read, I like how you described that strange feeling the cover of "Satisfaction" gives, it's true... expanded energy that always seems on the verge of exploding, in my opinion, it’s a characteristic of Chan that I really don't mind when he wears outfits like these.

Jimmy Smith House Party

17 jan 07

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exact tractor, it's with the orchestra, I don't know why but I really love that record, hi :)

Pat Metheny Group First Circle

17 jan 07

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Beautiful page also for comments

Jimmy Smith House Party

17 jan 07

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A giant, also the Verve's records are beautiful, among these I find "The cat" incredible... if you get a chance... haloa

Pat Metheny & Brad Mehldau Metheny/Mehldau

17 jan 07

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Perhaps I expected too much from this meeting, which is why the listening experience didn't excite me as much as I had hoped. I enjoyed the previous works of both musicians more than this collaboration. It's a nice album, for sure, but I sometimes felt like there was something missing in the dialogue between the two. On the other hand, I liked the moments in the quartet much more. Anyway, since this work is the forerunner of a larger project that includes new albums and a tour, I consider it a good start. [symbad the cd hasn’t gotten lost at sea, it’s still on my desk... I’m a little late sorry]

Sufjan Stevens Songs For Christmas

17 jan 07

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I haven't heard it yet, but I should get my hands on it soon. Illinois may have been highly praised, I can't say if it's too much, all in all, I remember it as a good album.

Don Byron and Existential Dred Nu Blaxploitation

17 jan 07

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A few years ago, I was lucky enough to attend one of his concerts at the Comunale in Florence. The concert revolved around the work 'Music for Six Musicians,' so it was objectively not the easiest listen, but it was very engaging. Because of this, I tried to listen to it again later. I’m not familiar with this album, but in light of other works I’ve heard, I find the review to be spot on. If you don’t know them, I encourage you to listen to the album dedicated to Mickey Katz and the lovely (also for the cover) 'Bug Music,' which is truly a gem. Bye!

Fabrizio De André Rimini

9 jan 07

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This passage by Faber that you quoted really is beautiful; it explains many things, including De André's approach to the original. I hadn't known it, thank you. As for the rest, I agree with you about the excessive devaluation of Bubola, who is a good craftsman musically speaking, in my opinion. By the way... last year they reissued "Tre rose," an album that still holds up today. As for Rimini, I find degregorius's judgment a bit too harsh, but you know... opinions... In any case, among the songs worth "saving," I would also mention "Coda di lupo" for its sharp lyrics, which are few and far between. Bye.