![]() ![]() This pairing was on a series of blues numbers, with Weston doubling as session producer and pianist while giving Liston almost total arranging control, except for three numbers. Pianist Randy Weston and trombonist/arranger Melba Liston have collaborated successfully for many years. Ariel's chops are also on display with original's Gonzalo's Melody - and the reflective So Long. Other stand outs include the title track by The Weepies, Living in Twilight and the heartbreaking Kate McGarrigle penned Go Leave. Ranging from classic American Songbook fare - Ray Noble's The Very Thought Of You and Cole Porter's So In Love to Chick Corea's 500 Miles and breathtaking interpretations of Adele's Someone Like You and Sufjan Stevens To Be Alone With You presented here as an instrumental. The song selection is original, thoughtful and surprising. Ariel teams up with in demand Montréal musicians Jim Doxas (drums) and Adrian Vedady (bass) and special guest, New York based guitarist, Chico Pinheiro. Jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer Ariel Pocock's enthralling second album Living in Twilight was recorded in Montréal with producer Matt Pierson at the helm. Although 1994's Liquor in the Front is widely regarded as the Reverend's finest, Space Heater certainly isn't far behind. ![]() They were able to accomplish their goal, and cut down the original pool of songs to the best 16 (with an extra unlisted track at the end). Darkness," and "Jimbo Song." The band set out to enter the studio without any songs written, and attempted to write 30 songs in 30 days. The filler problem isn't entirely solved on their latest, Space Heater, but one cannot deny the contagious, humorous personality contained in such highlights as "Lie Detector," "Hello Mrs. And although the trio (which also includes Jimbo Wallace on stand-up bass and Scott Churilla on drums) is also one of the most energetic live bands around, they've had a problem in the past matching their spirited performances with memorable songs. The Reverend is unfortunately one of the most overlooked rock guitarists today, who really deserves more attention (just check out the roaring instrumental album opener "The Pride of San Jacinto"). On his fifth release, Reverend Horton Heat returns with more of the Southern-fried rockabilly sound for which he's become primarily known. Genre: Psychobilly, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll The Kershaw Sessions won't win over any new fans, but those who enjoy Hitchcock's angular way at looking at the world will find this a fine addition to their collection. Two live concert cuts from 1985 bookend the collection, a nervy rip through "Brenda's Iron Sledge" that's Hitchcock and company at their most wired and an equally sharp take on "Heaven" that's darn well near definitive. In general, the performances tend towards the low-key but enjoyable - there aren't many radical differences from the album versions present, with the notable exception of an acoustic session literally recorded on DAT in Kershaw's kitchen! Six songs from that date appear throughout the disc - dating from 1991 as it does, it's a great way to hear Perspex Island material like "So You Think You're in Love" and "Arms of Love" in an unaffected, relaxed fashion. There's even a fun cover or two - Dylan's "Open the Door Homer" gets an amiably breezy rendition, while Harry Belafonte's "The Banana Boat Song," accordingly to the liner notes a regular warm-up song choice, get a fun vocal-only run through. Standards include "Acid Bird" and "Madonna of the Wasps," while among the lesser-known tunes good performances of "52 Stations" and "Veins of the Queen" turn up. Drawn from a number of performances from 1985 to 1991, though not arranged chronologically (but with a brief essay from Metcalfe and Windsor), The Kershaw Sessions feature Hitchcock and his two faithful Egyptians having their way through a nicely varied collection of demi-hits and random song choices. ![]() music lovers, John Peel isn't the only Brit DJ to have musical guests on a BBC radio show, thus origins of this collection of Hitchcockiana courtesy of Radio 1 figure Andy Kershaw. Lady Waters And The Hooded One (05:53)Ġ6. Genre: Folk-Rock, Psychedelic Folk, Singer-SongwriterĠ3. ![]()
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