On 1 Oct 2002 at 14:58, dsk wrote: > Next time I listen (a live performance would be a good > idea) maybe I'll pay more attention to her voice, which is what seems > to be grabbing lots of people. If we do compare debuts, then STAS, > when Joni was 24?, would get my vote every time. >
I think it is about the voice with Norah and the way her music shows the things that have influenced her - studying jazz piano, growing up in Dallas, listening to country, etc. To be sure, she is not a songwriter - yet. And she may never really be one. But neither is Cassandra Wilson. Her career really came to life once she focused on her ability as an interpreter. Her first several records pale in comparison to Blue Light 'Til Dawn and New Moon Daughter. Personally, I am not a fan of STAS - love the songs, but find the voice strident - so I would take Norah. ; ) > I won't completely write Norah off. I'm just surprised at all the > positive hype she's getting for her debut cd. > I'm surprised by it too. And a bit dismayed, actually because I hope it doesn't influence where she ends up going. I think it's tough to figure out what to do next when an artist has a "coffee table" record for their debut. B n.p.: Dianne Reeves - "Speak Low" ------------------------------ Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.
