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In Reply to: Why can’t all the musicians record their music.... posted by millen on March 23, 2007 at 09:17:47:
What are recording credits on that CD? Someone had to provide and operate professional recording equipment (microphones, digitizer, mixer, playback amplifiers, monitors). If Patricia Barber did it all by herself, that would be extraordinary...Artists need sound engineering and production services, and there is no way around that. Traditionally, those services were provided by big record companies. Nowadays there are many small companies that can do the job as well and for less money, and artists are contracting these companies to bypass big labels. This positive trend increases the diversity of recorded music. Big companies tend to promote their arbitrarily chosen "stars" and to deny contracts to many worthwhile artists.
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The newest collection from our beloved Patricia Barber was recorded live in three venues during her 2004 European tour (L’Arsenal in Metz, La Coursive in La Rochelle and La Cigale in Paris). The album showcases the pianist/vocalist’s songwriting on five new originals and interpretive skills on "Laura," "Witchcraft," "Call Me," and "Norwegian Wood." As you would expect, the sonics are just as stunning as the performances. The bass playing of Michael Arnopol is incredible and recorded impeccably. Neil Alger’s guitar playing is his best work to date and really stands out in his solos. Drum work by Eric Montzka suits the band perfectly. Barber’s singing and playing are tremendous, and through her arrangements, allows the band to truly express themselves.
If you think that the cd is stunning, check out the dvd, it is out of this world and to see this band in action is fabulous.
I also like Patricia sense of humour, and the fact that she drinks Cognac.
I did not know that I'll put that on my list.
Also, The Pat Metheny Group's "The Way Up - Live" is musically, sonically, and visually stunning as well.
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"Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods." - Albert Einstein
...at her official website.
JL
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