--- Jenny Goodspeed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree Susan. And I think the slow (glacial) tempo > of > some of the songs combined with Joni's short > phrasing > makes it even more apparent. > > I think her choices are concious and well thought > out > - perhaps they reflect her current vocal strengths > and weaknesses - but, she has said in interviews > that > her singing style incorporates short or clipped > phrasing. > > If the tempos on some of the numbers were kicked up > a > bit, I don't think I would mind the phrasing as > much. > > Jenny
This is exactly my feeling on it. So exact it's scary, in fact. I find the general pace too slow. I don't mind slow, but there's too much slow stuff one right after the other. And it all seems to be the same tempo, so it's not even a question of its being slow or not - not that I've tested it with a metronome or anything, it just all *sounds* like it's the same pace for too long, except for the jazzier numbers like "Flat tires" and "Just Ice" (both of which I prefer on T over their originals, and both of which are probably my favourites on this album - for now, at least; I keep changing my mind.) I'm not fussy about Joni's phrasing either in some spots - she sounds like she's speaking it, not singing it, and I don't find it goes with the orchestral music either. I'm sure she could sing it if she wanted to. Even though her phrasing sounds in some parts as if she just can't keep her breath long enough, there are other parts where she sustains it quite well, so I'm inclined to think it's a conscious decision. I think this could work if used sparingly, as it would have dramatic effect; but to me, she overdoes it. I'm enjoying all the bantering about this album. It's amazing how many different views there are. I like that. ===== Catherine Toronto ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
