tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post2068162078645861332..comments2024-03-08T17:26:36.418-08:00Comments on DaveCromwell Writes: Invisible Days/Crawl Babies/Shana Falana/Heaven - Live in ConcertDaveCromwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-28611332002978455792011-10-12T12:31:50.883-07:002011-10-12T12:31:50.883-07:00It's most insightful of you, eagle - that you ...It's most insightful of you, eagle - that you equate Shana's music to the 4AD sound and bands like Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins. Of course, those are the exact qualities that initially attracted me to her music.<br /><br />Couple that with the somewhat more modern stylings of a vocalist like Bjork, and as you so accurately assess - "merging all those mystical/cathedral sounds with some very clear American rock elements" - presents a creative outpouring most deserving of attention.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-51822210223648583752011-10-12T08:31:10.973-07:002011-10-12T08:31:10.973-07:00A wonderful entry, I have to say.
Let me skip on ...A wonderful entry, I have to say.<br /><br />Let me skip on all the other bands- and all are definitely worth all the attention they get- and get to Shana's music.<br /><br />We're in a strange stage for the ambitious music today. Robert Fripp and Brian Eno have become predictable and even though they still provide tons of breathtaking recordings it's time for new musicians to take the place in the "most creative" category. And here's where Shana comes in. I bet she doesn't think of herself as someone taking the place of the long gone greats but rather as someone creating their own music in their own musical space. But, like I said before, she has a potential of filling the hole that appeared during the last thirty years, with punk rock, simple rock music (like, say, Coldplay) and electronic dance music taking place of limitless and boundless sonic explorations of the 60s and especially 70s.<br /><br />If Shana made her debut in the middle of the 80s she would fit the wave of Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins and other bands that follow this ethereal/gothic trend of those days. Her music has the quality of all those 4AD albums and her singing reminds me of Bjork (and you can hardly expect a greater compliment from me as far as vocalists are concerned) BUT what's really unusual about Shana's music is that she's merging all those mystical/cathedral sounds with some very clear American rock elements and actually she makes it work. And this, among others, is a sign of a great artist. Taking completely different elements and putting them together to create something entirely new.<br /><br />I enjoyed this entry, all the words and pictures and videos/sounds. It's great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-41000574786788938402011-10-11T07:13:28.932-07:002011-10-11T07:13:28.932-07:00Ha, ha! Oh, that's terrible. I would never h...Ha, ha! Oh, that's terrible. I would never hurt the adorable Chuck-the-lamb!<br /><br />Don't you know that I have 2 cats that I dote on?<br /><br />I'm like "Day Man" (Master of Karate and Friend to Everyone).DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-6968882758290894032011-10-11T07:08:01.389-07:002011-10-11T07:08:01.389-07:00cool bands crom... please dont hurt my lamb, ive d...cool bands crom... please dont hurt my lamb, ive done what you want now ;)Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359497677341007090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-43669743480582620392011-10-11T06:45:56.108-07:002011-10-11T06:45:56.108-07:00"Daysleeping" has been one of my fave so..."Daysleeping" has been one of my fave songs of the year so far, Anouk.<br /><br />Yeah, definitely jump on that free download - what have you got to lose?DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-18242700930656501522011-10-11T03:54:56.303-07:002011-10-11T03:54:56.303-07:00Another great review Dave. I quite liked the first...Another great review Dave. I quite liked the first video, "Daysleeping". The other video's were great too, but I liked this one the most.<br /><br />Btw I'll have a look at that free download of "Solitary Time'. It sounds interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-66100377896446481422011-10-10T13:15:56.638-07:002011-10-10T13:15:56.638-07:00I thought "U. R. Everything" was a reall...I thought "U. R. Everything" was a really catchy song too, Paty. So, cool of you to notice that. Sometimes the tracks further down in the blog can get overshadowed. That one really jumps out from Shana's wonderful EP as something exceptional.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-49398719073514286042011-10-10T12:34:42.263-07:002011-10-10T12:34:42.263-07:00Great pics, great vids, all. I like so much U. R. ...Great pics, great vids, all. I like so much U. R. Everything, really nice song! and Solitary Time... another great. Well done Dave!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966689984784645679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-17475321549835378282011-10-10T12:16:12.469-07:002011-10-10T12:16:12.469-07:00Good to hear you did a bit of "digging" ...Good to hear you did a bit of "digging" on one my leads, Mr. Smork. Knowing that is one the statisfying aspects of doing this.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-48452388028666680142011-10-10T11:32:34.778-07:002011-10-10T11:32:34.778-07:00seems like it was a good show
thanks for introduc...seems like it was a good show<br />thanks for introducing me with "invisible days" i did a bit of digging and i quiet like this band.Mr Smorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114656304341401631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-72328134115455767292011-10-10T09:37:27.263-07:002011-10-10T09:37:27.263-07:00Oh, nice to hear you pointing out "Solitary T...Oh, nice to hear you pointing out "Solitary Time" by Invisible Days, Ivanka. Yeah, that is a quality song. Don't forget, they are offering it as a free download from their site!DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-25615861504005433442011-10-10T09:22:34.448-07:002011-10-10T09:22:34.448-07:00cool) seems like it was a great show! love the vid...cool) seems like it was a great show! love the video from Invisible Days Solitary time) great song) and that band Heaven - nice one! great review Dave! and as usual amazing photos! I'm a bit jealous, you're so lucky to visit so many great shows,gigs, performances )Ivankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338111391957632733noreply@blogger.com