Well, I'm no good at reviews, as you might know if you had read my previous ones. That however will not stop me from trying to share TOTALLY AWSOME music!
I think that "totally awesome" is exactly what we have on our hands with Hadestown by Anais Mitchell. It is a Folk Opera that has apparently been in process for a long time, and is recorded in collaboration with a great group of artists. To name a few, Greg Brown, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Ben Knox Miller (Low Anthem) and Ani DiFranco.
I really love all of these songs!
Way Down Hadestown - is a perfect use of a folk standard.
Wait for Me - Is beautiful, spooky and dark.
Why We Build the Wall - is written in an ask-and-answer format that sucks you in and sends the listener's thoughts way beyond the plot of the story.
Epic (1 and 2) - are beautiful narrations.
Lover's Desire - is on my list for most beautiful melodies!
Listen to this album-story-commentary and enjoy!
So why did you miss the concert last night?
ReplyDeleteBecause I was shooting a wedding and then had to shoot my friend's show. Do I know you? How was it? Really wanted to go.
ReplyDeleteHey Ev, Thanks for the recommendation. Just bought the album on itunes :)
ReplyDeleteHave you listened to/seen Emilia Dahlin? She's a local singer/songwriter. You should check out her music.
Kim