The production is just as thoughtful, with lush guitars and drums. Oh, did I mention that Ringo Star and Beck are her back-up musicians on some of the songs? Lewis isn’t showing off; she’s just deservedly graduated to the big time.
On this new album, Stroutsos pays tribute to his longtime mentor — the highly innovative and jazz-minded improviser Paul Horn. Often referred to as “the grandfather of New Age music”
But these days, many yearn for more. Divisiveness and distrust in the public discourse can leave people feeling isolated and angry. One man decided to do something about it, taking a big risk by reaching out to others in what might be called a random act of listening.
I was mesmerized…. I looked at the ground and saw it move, but it wasn’t the ground, it was a horned lizard. With my art installations, I want to create that same sense of wonder for gallery visitors.
With her sounds and images on this album, Van Etten nods to great female artists who came before her like Patti Smith, Joan Jett, Siouxsie Sioux, Aimee Mann, Liz Phair, Meshell Ndegeocello, PJ Harvey, and Karen O.
The whole album is a natural progression of Blake’s earlier albums and cements his status as a trip-hop pioneer in the vein of producer Nellee Hooper and artists like Beth Orton and Massive Attack
A great deal of inspiration comes from the imagery and concepts in Baha’i writings and prayers I was raised with. The Baha’i Faith has a rich mystical heritage and also teaches that music is a ladder for the soul.
Tender Offerings’ closer carries on that positive spirit. “All That We Get” highlights the Söderbergs’ maturity, emphasizing gratitude in an unsure world.
Throughout its 23 song length (11 songs in English, 12 in French), Chris is entirely Letissier; there’s simply no other pop artist making music as singular. Magnifique!
Eclectic and rhythmic, Deva is an uplifting gem – a refreshing, nourishing experience for your soul.