DOCSLIB.ORG

New Drummer,Bassisthelpmitchell Expand Musically

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
New Drummer,Bassisthelpmitchell Expand Musically 1978 daily nebraskan Wednesday, february 1, Star Trek sans Mr. Spock " 1 ' may prove less enterprising V" V ' W & By Pete Mason All the main characters on the bridge of Entertainment editor the United Starship Enterprise were heroes I have some good news and some bad and each displayed his heroism every week. news. Dr. McCoy dedicated himself to medicine, First, the good news. Star Trek is life and the unassailable fact that there is coming back. Now for the bad news. At nothing more important than the integrity this writing, the show is Spock-less- . of the human heart. The word is that Star Trek will return as Capt. Kirk held one things above all a syndicated series with all the original cast others: his responsibility to his crew and except Leonard Nimoy. his mistress, the Enterprise. The whole Star Trek is phenomenon Scotty believed only in the ship's one of the in television strangest chapters engines and good scotch, while Sulu, Chek-o- v history. During its three-ye- ar run, the show and Uhura dedicated their lives to the broke even in the In the end barely ratings. captain and the service. All were heroes, it lost the race --and all hell broke loose. each with distinctive qualities. Y--: ' NBC was deluged with angry mail. And then there was Spock. Spock un- "Bring Back Star Trek' groups formed all doubtedly is one of the most unique and complex characters ever developed for tele- vision. television. Half human-hal- f Vulcan, Spock was a sort of Dr. Jekyll-M- r. Hyde held in check. His Vulcan side was stoic, analytical and review devoid of emotion. It was in constant con- flict with his human side. n n oOrts and over the country. Corporate executives and Nielsen When through some sort of external disciples scratched their heads and stimulus, the human part of Spock ap- wondered where all those viewers suddenly peared, it gushed out in a fury, much to had come from. They certainly weren't his later embarrassment. cellent reviews. the ingredient that made Star Trek a com- indicated in the ratings. This is the stuff real heroes are made of. plete and perfect recipe --Spock. It was this conflict between emotion and So it's not hard to understand why Everything is up in the air now. If any- That was in 1970. Today they're still total cool which attracted the audience and Nimoy refused to revive Spock in a new one knows when the show will begin, he's scratching their heads. The show went into quickly made Spock a cult leader. Interest- series when approached by Star Trek's not talking. There hasn't been mention of syndication soon after the network ingly enough, Spock's character is essen- creator, Gene Roddenberry. As of this the show in any of the trade papers for dropped it, and it since has commanded a tially the same as television's current cap- writing, he still is adamant in his refusal. weeks. of the audience In of rumors that the new series hefty percentage viewing tain of cool, the Fonz. light I don't want to see Star Trek without wherever it plays. What the hey. .? At will have a new alien on the bridge, a ques- first Nimoy reveled in the character's Spock. I suppose that, on the coattails of It isn't really hard to understand why To- tion remains. Will the show attract the popularity. He once appeared on the Star Wan and Close Encounters, the show the "Trekkies" have on for so long. faithful fans who have been hung night Show in make-u-p and played the waiting years could survive for awhile. But I have too First, at its best, Star Trek was excellent for its return? Spock part to the hilt, not once answering memories of the original. television. The show attracted such My guess is no. Roddenberry has many good a question as Leonard Nimoy. always renowned sci-f-i writers as Theodore been faithful to the basic concepts and the Star Trek already is etched into tele- . After the show was the Sturgeon and Harlan Ellison-hen- ce, fine dropped, Spock integrity of the original program. Often in vision's history book. There would be lived on. went screenplays. legend Nimoy to the Star the last few years, when he has been nothing sadder than seeing its return re- Trek conventions and sat for the fan Second, it had Spock. maga- asked to compromise while negotiating duced to an Lisignificant, antidimactic zine interviews. Star Trek would have been a good show for a fuD4ength movie or for complete footnote. with or without the Vulcan first officer. But Nimoy is an actor who is serious authority over scripts, writers and ideas, he My advice to Roddenberry is to bury But whatever extra, intangible something about his craft and began to realize he has refused. Star Trek for good if all efforts to recruit there was which gave Star Trek its fanatical could be forced into a hole he never could Nimoy are in vain. Most Trekkies would following can be attributed to his charac- crawl out of. In the last few years, he has That's why it seems inconceivable to me rather have fond memories than a half- ter alone. done work on and off of Broadway to ex- - that he would give the go-ahe- ad without hearted resurrection. New drummer, bassist help Mitchell expand musically By Jeff Taebel With the release of Blue, her fourth arrangements and a return to free-flowin- g Manolo Badrena and Alejanro Acuna. Joni Mitchell's music at the beginning of album, she began experimenting with a song style. The Tenth World is followed by her career was characterized by lilting free --form songwriting style, achieving "Dreamland, another rhythm number on vocals, which usually were supported by mixed results. After Blue, she signed with On her latest effort, a two-recor- d set which Mitchell and Chaka Khan sing, her simple guitar or piano David Geffen's Asylum label and embarked entitled Don Juan's Reckless Daughter, accompanied only by the percussionists on a new phase of her career. Mitchell musically stretches out with the and Pastorius, Don Alias and Airto. The Her first Asylum album, For The Roses, help of L.A. Express drummer John Guerin song's engaging lyrics and unique arrange- featured a full band and marked the begin- and Jaco Pastorius, the incomparable ment create a flowing musical effect ning of her musical association with Weather Report bassist. The album's final side begins with the album saxophonist Tom Scott. She followed this The first thing one notices is the spirited title song on which Mitchell and album with two successful releases, Court amazing sound quality of this three-piec- e Pastorius excel instrumentally. Mitchell's review and Spark and Miles of Ateles, which fea- outfit. guitar phrasing and Pastorius incredibly tured Scott and the L.A. Express. Mitchell's guitar sounds crisp and bright imaginative bass work push the vocals to After Miles Of Aisles, Mitchell again as it plays off Guerin 's light, understated new heights. But despite her talents for writing changed direction with her next two drumming. Pastorius roams freely provid- This song is followed by. a somewhat melodies and lyrics, her songs were con- albums, The Hissing ofSummer Lawns and ing the bass and lead, and adds his unique disappointing "Off Night Backstreet, fined to somewhat conventional structures. Hejira. Both featured more spacious touch. which features guest vocalists JJX Souther With this dynamic back-u- p, Mitchell's and Glen Frey. The number seems to vocals soar, especially on up-tem- po num- painfully slug along. It is not one of bers, such as Talk To Me," which high- Mitchell's strongest vocal or lyrical outings. lights side one. The album is concluded in fine fashion Side two consists entirely of 'Yaprika with The Silky Veils of Ardor." Appro-priatcl- y, Plains, which features Wayne Shorter on it is performed by only Mitchell. soprano sax. Her guitar and vocal blend beautifully. The lyrics are interesting but demand As the vocal gen try drops at the end, more attention than the music. Although one realizes that although Mitchell's music it is hard for the song to maintain its does not work listeners into t frcwy, impact for 16:30 occasional orchestral it does have a unique musical and lyrical interludes add a nice touch. sense. One can speculate, that her continued Side three is made interesting by a experimentation and collaboration with rhythmic instrumental called "The Tenth artists like Pastorius and Shorter could World. This drum-dominat- ed piece only result in the production of more fine features Weather Report percussionists albums. UNL music students present clarinet, piano recitals today Two women UNL School of Musk stu- dent, wiH perform in Sheldon Art Gallery dents will present free, public recitals to- Auditorium. day at 3:30 p n. Her program includes Sonata in F Gail Hiddleston, a senior, win play two Major, K. 332 by Wolfgang Mozart, Krcis-krian-a. selections on the dairnet: Chorus No. 2 by Opus 16 by Robert Schumann and H. Vflh-Lobo- s and Sonata in E Flat by Images, Series I by Claude Debussy. Johannes Brahms. l!ewer has played several of these Hiddleston will perform in the Choral selections in master classes with Mozart Room of Westbrook Music Building and expert Thomas Rkhncr, concert artist wul be accompanied by Mary Indermuehle Claude Frandk and William Race, head of Photo courtesy of Atylum Records on piano and Chris Erickson on flute.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • June 28, 29 & 30, 2013
    33rd annual music with roots 2013 June 28, 29 & 30, 2013 Welcome to the 33rd annual music with roots THE MISSION OF OLD SONGS, INC. FUNDING PROVIDED BY Old Songs, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping traditional This event is made possible with public funds from the New music and dance alive through the presentation of festivals, concerts, dances and York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor educational programs. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT SOUND SUPPORT Meadowlark Farms (flowers) • REM Printing • Michael Jarus • Andy’s Front Hall Specialized Audio/John Geritz, Ian Hamelin and crew, Altamont Fairgrounds • Terry & Donna Mutchler • Voorheesville Carpet Co. Euterpe Sound/Clyde Tyndale, Tim Parker, Kate Korolenko, Scott Petersen, Dave and Cyndi Reichard OUR ENVIRONMENT We are grateful to have such a lovely shaded place to have a festival. Please DOCUMENTATION use the RECYCLE barrels for all plastic, aluminum, and glass containers. Flatten Don Person, Bill Houston, Bill Spence, Hannah Spence cardboard and place it next to a barrel. Use TRASH BARRELS for refuse. PICK UP and Neil Parsons after the concerts. Ride your BICYCLES in the designated areas. Wear shoes, use sunscreen and drink lots of water. Smoke away from the seated audience. Thanks SPONSORS from all who share this place. Old Songs would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for SEATING/CHAIR POLICY their sponsorship of the 2013 Old Songs Festival: Seating at the Main Stage and in Areas 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 is divided into low and high The Global Child - Chet & Karen Opalka Price Chopper sections.
    [Show full text]
  • The Cyclic Nature of Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark Susan Neimoyer
    Document generated on 09/29/2021 8:25 a.m. Intersections Canadian Journal of Music Revue canadienne de musique The Cyclic Nature of Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark Susan Neimoyer Volume 34, Number 1-2, 2014 Article abstract Current scholarship recognizes several of Joni Mitchell’s albums as being URI: https://id.erudit.org/iderudit/1030868ar cyclic, or based on a unifying concept. Court and Spark (1974), however, is not DOI: https://doi.org/10.7202/1030868ar numbered among them, despite Mitchell’s having described it as “a discourse on romantic love.” Following the inference that this album may have been See table of contents conceived as an extended, multi-movement work, this article examines both its textual and musical aspects, seeking unifying characteristics. The cyclic nature of the album is uncovered, showing it to be more unified from a musical Publisher(s) perspective than a textual one. This approach is the opposite of Mitchell’s perceived norm, suggesting her compositional process may have been more Canadian University Music Society / Société de musique des universités sophisticated than is currently thought. canadiennes ISSN 1911-0146 (print) 1918-512X (digital) Explore this journal Cite this article Neimoyer, S. (2014). The Cyclic Nature of Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark. Intersections, 34(1-2), 3–32. https://doi.org/10.7202/1030868ar Copyright © Canadian University Music Society / Société de musique des This document is protected by copyright law. Use of the services of Érudit universités canadiennes, 2015 (including reproduction) is subject to its terms and conditions, which can be viewed online. https://apropos.erudit.org/en/users/policy-on-use/ This article is disseminated and preserved by Érudit.
    [Show full text]
  • Safaris to the Heart of All That Jazz
    Safaris to the heart of all that jazz.... JoniMitchell.com 2014 Biography Series by Mark Scott, Part 6 of 16 In January of 1974, Joni began an extensive tour of North America with the L.A. Express, wrapping up with three concerts at the New Victoria Theatre in London, England. The final concert at the New Victoria was videotaped and an edited version was broadcast on the BBC television program The Old Grey Whistle Test in November of 1974. Larry Carlton and Joe Sample were playing with The Crusaders at the time and both opted not to go on the road with Joni and the L.A. Express. Guitarist Robben Ford replaced Larry Carlton and Larry Nash filled in for Joe Sample on piano. In a 2011 interview for JoniMitchell.com, Max Bennett said that although the pay was good for this tour, the musicians could have made more money playing gigs in L.A. and doing session work in the recording studios. Max said that the musicians loved the music, however, and that they were treated royally in every way throughout the tour. Excellent food, first class accommodations, limousines, private buses and private planes were all provided for the band’s comfort. Max also made a point of mentioning the quality of the audiences that attended the concerts. Attention was focused on the performances so completely that practically complete silence reigned in the theaters and auditoriums until after the last note of any given song was performed. For Max Bennett, “As far as tours go - I've been on several tours - this was the epitome of any great tour I've ever been on.
    [Show full text]
  • The Difference They Can Make
    find any fault at all, it is the low ex- citement level of the entire thing. All the fal de ral about what led up to this record has put undue pressure on the man and his music. Somehow this time Bob perseveres because of his Bozak Hectron UnLs music. For, with all the muted, mel- low, essence of this work, it manages for Your Vusic System to be simply the most musical he has ever done. His early records were simply folk and part of the definition You'd Never Believe of what is folk music: "its got to be somewhat crude." Dylan has passed through sophisto-crude to a well -con- the Difference ceived, relaxed, unhyped personal music. Even if you were to consider his style a hype (and I assure you it's They Can Make not), the style has mellowed too. (It's unobtrusive time in Woodstock.) Best A Perfect Complement to Your Bozak Speakers! of all, along with a more sensual Dylan we get a bonus in a yet more poetic, Now the same standard which has kept Bozak in the forefront of quality more sensitive, and more sensual loudspeaker manufacturers for more than a quarter century - designing to Dylan all at once. No longer the Boy take full advantage of modern technology without overstepping the bound- Troubadour pranging with con- aries of science - has been incorporated into what we believe are the finest sciousness and causes! Now the man - audio electronics on the market. They are intended to give a lifetime of traveler who sings like one who ex- pleasure.
    [Show full text]
  • Rockland Gazette : April 3, 1856
    lu tlilan h ffiajettf, ■ ’fiirft aatt j a t J Stinting. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY EVENING, BY JOHN PORTER.::::::::::::::::Proprietor Having made large additions toj.our former variety of PLAIN AND FANCY Office, No. 5 Custom-House Block, J O B T Y P E , We are now prepared to execute with neatness and_DKs* PATCH. EVERY DESCRIPTION of Job Work, SUCh 83 T E R M S , Circulars, Sill-heads, Cards, Blanks, If paid strictly in advance—per annum, $1,50 If payment is delayed 6 raos. “ 1,75 Catalogues, Programmes, If not paid till the close of the year, 2,00 Shop Bills, Labels, Auction and Hand O ’ No paper will be discontinued until all arreara­ Bills, &c., &c. ges are paid, unless at the option of me puplisher. CT Single copies, three cents —for sale at the office. I VOL. 11. Particular attention paid to U ’ All letters and communications to be addressed ROCKLAND, MAINE, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 18-56. NO. 14. PRINTING IN COLORS, to the Publisher. -BRONZING. &C. The following characteristic and spirited ver­ He planted his two paws on my breast, and T en T housand B lessings. A correspon­ Duties of the Farmer to his Family. designs it; but, however near it may be, we be­ intelligent face to another, he caught himself happy bride. Twenty—spoke of the young lieve the measure can only be accomplshed pro­ several times mentally inquiring, ‘ Which would ses were written lately by the son of an officer \ the paws left the marks that are there yet— dent of the Cincinnati Gazette states that a Order and neatness are among the marks of mother, whose heart was full to bursting with gressively and gradually, and that at present it make the better wife?” while he seized my shoulder with his villan- clergyman in Pittsburg, Pa., lately married good farming Where these are wanting in tlie the new strong love which God had wakened in lately put on the “ retired list” by the Council would be very dangerous if applied in certain The mother, and a neat-looking maid, were arrangements about the house and farm build­ her bosom.
    [Show full text]
  • Diplomarbeit Waltraud WOLFMAYR
    “I sing my sorrow, and I paint my joy” An intermedial analysis of selected songs of the 1960s and 70s by Joni Mitchell Diplomarbeit zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades einer Magistra der Philosophie an der Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz vorgelegt von Waltraud WOLFMAYR am Institut für Anglistik Begutachter: Ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr.phil. Hugo Keiper Graz, 2015 The arts at their best... They make people look at things they wouldn’t ordinarily look at and maybe plant the seeds of difference, like a different way of looking at things... That’s my optimism… that art could change somebody’s course, change the way they look at things. Joni Mitchell Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 2 Popular Music Analysis ................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Singer-Songwriter: Between High and Low Art .......................................................... 6 2.2 Terminology ................................................................................................................ 8 2.2.1 Song Sections .................................................................................................. 8 2.2.2 Song Forms .................................................................................................... 10 2.2.3 Hook Line ....................................................................................................... 10 3 Introducing the Artist ..................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Download Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now
    Download joni mitchell both sides now Both Sides Now. Artist: Joni Mitchell. MB · Both Sides Now. Artist: Joni Mitchell. MB. Watch the video, get the download or listen to Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now for free. Both Sides Now appears on the album New York, NY, USA. Watch the video, get the download or listen to Joni Mitchell – Both Sides, Now for free. Discover more music, gig and concert tickets, videos, lyrics, free. Buy the CD album for £ and get the MP3 version for FREE. Does not apply to gift orders. Provided by Amazon EU Sàrl. See Terms and Conditions for. Buy Both Sides Now: Read Digital Music Reviews - The Tallest Man On Earth Both Sides Now Joni Mitchell Ep 3 Of The Light In Demos Mp3 Download The Tallest Man On Earth Both Sides Now Joni Mitchell Ep 3. Listen to songs from the album Both Sides Now, including "You're My Thrill", "At Last" Joni Mitchell here explored songs that she felt “traced the progress of the. Download track Both Sides, Now by Joni Mitchell - Free lyrics and notes. Both Sides, Now — Joni Mitchell free song download mp3. Download. Download Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now free midi and other Joni Mitchell free midi. Listen Both Sides Now — Dreamland — Joni Mitchell. Like & share. Download Both Sides Now — Dreamland — Joni Mitchell Stunningly! 17 people think this. Mitchell Joni - Both Sides now Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now Michael Lington - Both Sides Now The Tallest Man on Earth - Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell. THIS ALBUM DOWNLOAD FEATURES HIGH RESOLUTION COVER ART ONLY.
    [Show full text]
  • Stardust Golden
    A GREAT PLACE TO READ ABOUT GREAT THEATRE VOLUME 3 / ISSUE 2 WE ARE STARDUST WE ARE GOLDEN Hello! Welcome to the Belfry and the premiere production of I Think I’m Fallin’ - The Songs of Joni Mitchell, created by Michael Shamata and Tobin Stokes. Joni’s contributions to the world of music are legendary – she’s crossed folk, pop and jazz borders, working and recording with some of the best in each genre. You’re probably humming one of her songs right now. “She’s a better poet than Dylan and without B4Play question a far better musician. I don’t think there’s anybody who can touch her. James Taylor comes close, but I think it’s her, and I SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 11 AM don’t think the record companies ever realized Belfry Theatre, Studio A, 1291 Gladstone Avenue that or have known what the story was.” David Crosby Free Event. Join us in Studio A for a live talk show hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie, featuring creators Michael Shamata and Tobin Stokes, actor Evangelia Her artistry continues to inspire a new Kambites, teacher and musician Robert Holliston and singer / songwriter generation of artists, and we’re sure you’ll share Kathryn Calder (pictured below). in the joy of her music for the first time or all over again. If you can’t make it to B4Play in person, don’t worry: you can listen to these always entertaining interviews on our website or listen to our podcasts at soundcloud.com/belfrytheatre. Tracey Power and Gregor Craigie · Photo by Emily Cooper BELFRY THEATRE 1291 GLADSTONE AVENUE VICTORIA, BC V8T 1G5 WWW.BELFRY.BC.CA Join Us UPSTAGE is produced four times per year and can be facebook.com/belfrytheatre youtube.com/belfrytheatre found at branches of the Greater Victoria Public Library, the Belfry and online at issuu.com/belfrytheatre.
    [Show full text]
  • Joni Mitchell Miles of Aisles Mp3, Flac, Wma
    Joni Mitchell Miles Of Aisles mp3, flac, wma DOWNLOAD LINKS (Clickable) Genre: Rock Album: Miles Of Aisles Released: 1974 Style: Folk Rock MP3 version RAR size: 1320 mb FLAC version RAR size: 1443 mb WMA version RAR size: 1356 mb Rating: 4.3 Votes: 330 Other Formats: MP4 AAC AC3 AA MP3 MPC VQF Tracklist A1 You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio 3:55 A2 Big Yellow Taxi 3:05 A3 Rainy Night House 4:00 A4 Woodstock 4:25 B1 Cactus Tree 4:50 B1 Cold Blue Steel And Sweet Fire 5:30 B3 Woman Of Heart And Mind 3:30 B4 A Case Of You 4:18 B5 Blue 2:40 C1 Circle Game 5:20 C2 People's Parties 2:30 C3 All I Want 3:20 C4 Real Good For Free 4:15 C5 Both Sides Now 4:10 D1 Carey 3:20 D2 The Last Time I Saw Richard 3:45 D3 Jericho 3:30 D4 Love Or Money 4:48 Companies, etc. Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records Credits Arranged By – Joni Mitchell, The L.A. Express Art Direction – Anthony Hudson Bass – Max Bennett Coordinator [Coordination], Engineer [Sound Engineering], Mixed By [Mixes] – Henry Lewy Cover [Cover Photo And Graphics] – Joni Mitchell Drums, Percussion – John Guerin Electric Guitar – Robben Ford Engineer [Assisted By] – Ken Caillat Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] – Bernie Grundman Mixed By [Mixes] – John Guerin Photography By [Inside Photos] – Henry Diltz Piano – Larry Nash Piano, Guitar, Dulcimer – Joni Mitchell Producer – Joni Mitchell Woodwind [Woodwinds], Reeds – Tom Scott Written-By – Joni Mitchell (tracks: A1 - D4) Notes Same as Joni Mitchell & The L.A.
    [Show full text]
  • CD Singles: Promos, Radio Programs & Cdr Reference Recordings
    CD Singles: Promos, Radio Programs & CDr Reference Recordings Compiled by Simon Montgomery, © 2001 Unless otherwise noted, all items listed are U.S. releases. Please send comments, corrections or additions to: [email protected] Latest Update: Jan. 1, 2020 © All rights reserved. This material may not, in whole or part, be copied, reproduced, photocopied, translated, recorded, or reduced to any electronic medium, machine readable format or mechanical means without the express consent, in writing, from the specific lawful copyright holder. August 2001 1988 Geffen #PRO-CD-3076 (Promo-Only, Picture Insert) A Special Conversation For Radio Recorded in London: A Rare Interview with Joni Mitchell featuring music from the album Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm Geffen #MER-0096 (UK Promo) Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm (9" x 11" Promo Box Set) Includes cassette edition of Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm album, Snakes & Ladders 3" Promo CD Single, Biography & Press Photo Geffen #PRO-CD-3262 (Promo-Only, Picture Insert) Cool Water Geffen #GEF-37CD • 920 945-2 (France, Picture Insert) My Secret Place / Number One (ReMix) / Chinese Cafe (Unchained Melody) / Good Friends Geffen #PRO-449-2 (Promotion Copy - not for sale) Snakes And Ladders (LP Version) __________________________________________________________________ 1989 A&M #CD-17808 (Promo, picture insert) Indio Hard Sun (Joni Mitchell, background vocals) Virgin Records #PRCD-2795 (UK Promo) Various Artists Spirit Of The Forest Pyramid Records #PRCD-7128 (Promo) Various Artists Spirit Of The Forest __________________________________________________________________ 1990 Mercury #MER-336, 1990 (Promo) From “The Wall-Live In Berlin” Roger Waters And The Company The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid) Featuring vocal performances by Bryan Adams, Paul Carrack, Joni Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper & Van Morrison accompanied by The Bleeding Heart Band, Rundfunk Orchestra and Choir, and The Military Orchestra of the Soviet Army.
    [Show full text]
  • Jazz Lovers: *Good News* Much Like the Great Dewey Red­ Trio Weathered the Anoyance Till by Darlene Nowak Harmony and Dynamics for What Man
    Friday, January 30, 1976 drtffin Page 5 Milt Jackson, Vibraphone King, Still Turning Out "Good Vibes" by M ike M a rtin to appreciate the music. During by Susan Titzler You have ail heard the expres­ one of his solos, M ilt was in­ The high priestess of Woodstock, the resident honey of the Califor­ sion, “ good vibes.” I t ’s a colorless terrupted by chatter in the nia folkie scene, is searching for new directions. With The H issing of worn-out phrase. But in at least audience. Somewhat annoyed, he Summer Lawns, Joni Mitchell goes beyond her usual immensely one instance, it may still apply. quickly finished and went to the successful format of personal confession songs. She follows the musical Milt Jackson, master of the microphone and asked the direction suggested by “ Jericho” and “ Love or Money” off her live vibraphone, who is appearing at offenders to be still. “ You people album. M iles of Aisles — more jazz-oriented than folk, striving for the Statler Hilton “ Downtown are supposed to be here complexity rather than simplicity. Ms. Mitchell is to be admired for her Room” now until February 10, listening,” he said. “ I don’t want experienting with innovations in her music — unfortunately, they rarely still turns out those “ good vibes.” to offend nobody, but right is work on this album. The crowd arrived later than right.” he said. Lyrically, the album offers some fine pop poetry. “ Don’t Interrupt usual, perhaps because of the For the rest of the evening, peo­ the Sorrow.” is engulfed with mystery, weaving Christian and pagan Sabres’ hockey game, perhaps ple listened.
    [Show full text]
  • Joni Mitchell's Gender Identity, 1975-76 Introduction
    1 'I Came Into the Business Quite Feminine' Joni Mitchell's Gender Identity, 1975-76 Isabel Grace Thomas Undergraduate dissertation at Cardiff University, 2015 Introduction In August 1974, performing one of her most famous songs, ‘Both Sides Now’ at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Joni Mitchell followed the original lyrics, ‘They shake their heads, they say I’ve changed’, with the assertion ‘Yes I have!’1 This suggests that Mitchell was becoming frustrated with typecasts imposed upon her. Mitchell said in an interview with David Wild in Rolling Stone in 1991, ‘I came into the business quite feminine’, but she believes that she was forced to change due to the difficulties created by gender stereotypes.2 This dissertation argues that the typecasting of Mitchell during her early career as a feminine, vulnerable folk singer-songwriter had a negative effect on the critical reception of the first two albums of what is known as her ‘jazz period’, The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975) and Hejira (1976),3 in which she created more ‘masculine’ music which mirrored her changing lifestyle. A gender- 1 This was recorded and released on Joni Mitchell, Miles of Aisles, LP, Asylum AB 202 (1974). 2 Joni Mitchell, quoted in Miles Parks Grier, ‘The Only Black Man at the Party’, Genders Journal, 56 (Fall 2012) <http://www.academia.edu/1943653/The_Only_Black_Man_at_the_Party_Joni_Mitchell_E nters_the_Rock_Canon> [accessed 6 May 2015] (¶2). 3 Joni Mitchell, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, CD, Asylum 1051 (1975); Joni Mitchell, Hejira, CD, Asylum 1087 (1976). 2 based reading of these two albums will contribute to a greater understanding of her music both during the years 1975-76 and throughout her career, and her complicated interaction with feminism.
    [Show full text]