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The Singer
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724596127827
Format: Live
Label: Mute U.S.
Manufacturer: Mute U.S.
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Mute U.S.
Release Date: April 07, 1992
Studio: Mute U.S.
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Rating:  - The Voice
Very few female voices in my memory have this kind of power and deep expresion of soul. Chavela Vargas is one of them. Edith Piaf, Billy Holiday, Lucha Reyes are some of these great singes that can you make painfluly cry. In other words, Diamanda have a very distinctive way to sing, with great power and deep feelings. Not for all music lovers. This music can be sound bizarre for some.
Rating: - One of her best albums
This cd really shows off galas otherworldly,operatic voice.She sings the blues here like nobody else I have ever heard.Her voice is low,sultry,and wicked,and then she literally jumps two or three octaves,into a frightening and passoniate vocal performance.One of her most haunting and spooky covers,is her version of gloomy sunday,amazing.She also accompanies herself on the piano for every song.And her piano playing sounds both sophisticated and spooky at the same time.Any of these songs could be used ... Read More
Rating:  - Diamanda: a sparkling Diamond
I enjoy this cd very much. Diamanda is definitely on my top 10 of solo artists. However, I prefer the live version of INSANE ASYLUM featured on "MALEDICTION AND PRAYER" than this studio recording. It's less gothic sounding and on MAP it sounds bluesy and her vocals are spunky and just has that "OOMPH." It's clear that she's influenced by blues but also is well rounded and diverse as she tackles spirituals and classical as witnessed on MAP. The cover photo is attractive and I like the blue-gray tint ... Read More
Rating: - A landmark recording
Galas' performance of these songs is simply awesome. Many have sung them before her, but who will dare to sing them after her? Her performance somehow transfigures these very familiar classic blues and spirituals, bringing out a depth of emotion, an awesome power and force, a wonderful subtlety of feeling that was hitherto unknown. Her voice blends perfectly with the piano, her vocals are perfectly balanced, each "scream" and intonation neither too much nor too little, but just perfect. I don't ... Read More
Rating: - A real performance...
This CD is absolutely brillant!
When I first bought it...I didn't think
much about it. But.. then I listened
carefully to the version of "I put
a spell on you" which she does here.
Around the same time, there was
a version of "I put a spell.." by
Brian Ferry. Brian sings it without
any feeling. Its like he is falling asleep
while singing. Diamanda on the other hand,
gives a real delivery...punctuated ...and
more like someone who is actually living
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