Like so many of you I rushed out Tuesday and bought T'log with great aniticipation. I paid full price (something I don't often do)! I listened, and reacted to Amelia by crying (something else I don't often do)! The emotional depth of this performance is immense. When I listen, particularly to Amelia or Dawntreader, my defenses and mind-babble are stripped away. Pretty remarkable.
Overall, I'm quite impressed with this recording. Probably one of her finest, though I'm sure it will take months or years for the impact to be fully appreciated. Definitely a couple of notches above BSN, which I quite enjoy. But I'm having trouble with a song or two, mostly Ludwig's Tune. It's the vocal performance that bothers me, it's more like a hoarse recitation. Perhaps JM was simply not up to the task that day -- or is it supposed to be a non-sung song? Perhaps someone can offer clues. By the way, I am hearing-impaired and one of my stereo speakers is ka-put! So I am definitely a challenged listener. It's gorgeous nonetheless. Bryan Bryan
