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Posted on October 14, 2016 at 16:51:58
timm
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 Just a note here... I haven't posted in this forum in awhile.... I remember the DVDA is dead posts... LOL... but anyway....

I downloaded the 96/24 from hdtracks of the new Norah Jones album.... I like it a lot.... The recording quality is very nice.... Sounds a lot like her earlier albums....both recording and music.... Definitely more jazz influenced... and I really like that.... I give it a thumbs up... :)

 

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RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 14, 2016 at 20:38:28
fantja
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 Thanks! for sharing- timm.

Norah is an instant purchase for me.

 

Love her version of Neil Young's "Don't Be Denied" (nt), posted on October 15, 2016 at 10:03:47
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RE: Love her version of Neil Young's "Don't Be Denied" (nt), posted on October 17, 2016 at 10:25:32
dbphd
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 At my wife's urging -- she read a review -- I bought Come Away With Me. It seems an easy listening disk, but not particularly interesting. I must not have caught the bug.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 17, 2016 at 14:06:28
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Thanks! If this is more like her earlier stuff I'll probably enjoy it.

 

Check out "The Fall"..., posted on October 17, 2016 at 14:29:56
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 I find this to be her best. Also, "Little Broken Hearts".
Both of these are quite different then her first two recordings.

 

her cover of Cold Cold Heart is a favorite nt, posted on October 17, 2016 at 19:00:15
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RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 18, 2016 at 05:32:35
lokie
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 I never understood her critics. I think she's great. Not everything she does is a home-run, but I like the fact that she is pushing her limits. Her voice is so layered and unique. And the combination of her voice and her playing the Hammond is butter!

Anyway... Will check out her new one.

One of my favorites is "New York City" which she is featured on... it is actually "The Peter Malick Group." Probably her most rocking work. Think Steely Dan but more earthy.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 18, 2016 at 10:14:35
Isaak J. Garvey
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 It really is remarkable how clueless her "fans" are. Well, so called fans. Her true fans are along for the ride. Her evolution has been nothing short of brilliant. Little Broken Hearts is a modern eclectro pop masterpiece.

She was NEVER meant to be audiophile dreck..this happened because of the audiophiles who don't know music from sound..they were happy to have "female vocals" with which to "evaluate" their systems with.

She was NEVER a part of that whole female faux jazz group. From the beginning, when I first saw her in clubs in NYC before she had a record deal and was recording modest demos, she played country, punk, alternative rock, and obscure covers. For those who wanted her to record her debut album 6 more times, it shows exactly where their mentality is.

Sorry, had to get that off my chest!

 

RE: Old Norah Jones, posted on October 19, 2016 at 05:11:34
mcondo
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 If you like her at all you need to listen to Little Willies - her country "band". Delightful song selection and performances. One artist on my must see list - not sure why I haven't already.

 

RE: Old Norah Jones, posted on October 19, 2016 at 15:46:55
timm
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 Thanks. I will give it a listen. I do have just about everything by her. What I find interesting to me anyway is her jazz...country...pop vibe. And regardless of what some say about us audiophile types - I mean if this is your art - then wouldn't you want it represented in the best light? I can't imagine putting work into a creative effort and then having it sound... Let's just say not the best possible. I have found most of her music well recorded which puts her art in the best of light. You have to appreciate that. I think 'Not too Late' is probably her best recording. As far as the music - I like 4 of her albums and they get played regularly. No shrine in my living room - but I like what I like.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 28, 2016 at 17:15:25
erik_sq
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 Hi Lokie,

I ask this in sincerity. Could you point me to a track of hers you find is multi-layered?

When I listen I think it's too simple and lacks texture, and that the music around it doesn't help. Still, I like it now and then. :)

However, I know speakers a lot more than I know singing and music, so any insight you can shed on what I'm missing would be appreciated.

Best,


Erik

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 28, 2016 at 18:38:11
Isaak J. Garvey
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 ..."I know speakers a lot more than I know singing and music.."

One of the most tragic posts I have ever seen.

So I guess music is something you have to suffer with as you "listen" to the sounds your system makes. The indignity. :)

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 28, 2016 at 21:05:20
erik_sq
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 Not at all. I listen to music all the time but I don't know what I'm listening to. I just enjoy it. :)

My one music theory class was about classical, not jazz or folk. :)

So when some one makes a statement about music or a voice I don't understand I ask for more information.

Best,


Erik

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 28, 2016 at 21:18:48
Isaak J. Garvey
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 I hear ya, but it is far easier to understand music, which I believe to be an innate ability then speakers or digital audio. And far more rewarding.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 31, 2016 at 01:39:35
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 Hope she is better than P.Barber

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on October 31, 2016 at 05:14:06
lokie
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 I never said her music was layered, I said her voice was layered.

Here's a duet w Bonnie Raitt. Bonnie, by most people, is considered a wonderful singer. She has soul, range, great tone etc...

But when I hear Norah she just stands out with more of everything. More soul, more range and her tone is just superb. Her low notes are smokey and rich and her high notes are pure, clean and effortless.

Lots of great singers but it's the last bit of authentic unforced emotion that makes them really special. I think she has that. And I especially appreciate when she is accompanying herself w the organ or piano. The combination is just a coherent bundle of artistic richness. Here's a video of a Bob Dylan cover, "Forever Young" that exemplifies her emotional quotient.

I know this all subjective and I don't expect everyone to have good taste.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jEKY-3eNZc





 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 3, 2016 at 05:00:42
mcondo
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 Great performance. BTW - love the DVD of the BR show.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 17, 2016 at 06:45:32
fantja
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 A+ list of players on her new disc. Happy Listening!

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 17, 2016 at 10:49:45
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 What is the new disc called , is she definately better than Patricia Barber who I can not tolerate .

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 17, 2016 at 14:36:15
fantja
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 Daybreak

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 17, 2016 at 14:55:36
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 Thanks, have ordered the disc .

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 18, 2016 at 02:19:27
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 my pleasure.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 18, 2016 at 20:49:56
fantja
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 Daybreaks- corrected.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 19, 2016 at 06:59:19
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 Seems to be in a similar vein to Patricia Barber , obviously I am not into this type of music, giving the CD to my local Charity Shop.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 19, 2016 at 20:13:33
timm
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 Wow. That is too bad. I have some Patricia Barber and find her quite a bit different. At least to me. Not a big fan of P Barber. But I do like Norah Jones. Go figure. I'll have to listen to P Barber a bit more as I have not listened much. She isn't someone I listened to and liked immediately. But I am willing to give it another go. I have had artists grow on me.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 19, 2016 at 22:42:22
fantja
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 its okay- vocal Jazz is an acquired taste for certain. I listen to very little of it in comparison to Bop/Hard Bop/ Modal jazz and the Avante Garde.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 20, 2016 at 01:04:30
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 What do you call the genre far better vocalists sing e.g. Streisand & a few others

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 20, 2016 at 06:29:56
fantja
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 Female Pop Vocalist & Female Jazz artist/vocalist.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 20, 2016 at 07:16:54
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 Similar to Barber? Really? We live on two different planets.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 21, 2016 at 00:11:45
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 NJ & PB I do not like either so that puts them on the same Planet.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 23, 2016 at 07:26:26
fantja
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 how do they differ- Isaak ?

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 23, 2016 at 07:44:31
Isaak J. Garvey
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 You yankin' my chain?

Somehow I don't see Patricia Barber recording and performing with Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, her sister Anoushka, and Ryan Adams.

Norah Jones never, ever intended to be Audiophile fodder. The very thought makes her laugh.

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 25, 2016 at 05:47:17
fantja
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 Laughing...
I see. I thought it was "are you pulling my Lariat?"

 

RE: New Norah Jones, posted on November 25, 2016 at 09:12:58
Isaak J. Garvey
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 Ha..gotcha.

BTW, addressing to all. No disrespect to patricia barber in any way. A serious artist with a solid recorded history.

 

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