I was lucky enough to get to see Natalie Merchant again at the Hammersmith Apollo last month
A great gig, by an intelligent Woman who in addition to being a superlative Singer and Songwriter, is interested in the wider world, history and photography too I suspect, as she spoke about both throughout the gig
She has a new album
'Leave Your Sleep'
It is an Album of 19th and 20th Century American and British poetry put to music
A rather ambitious project to say the least
Yes, I thought that this could be a 'bridge too far' for Natalie Merchant, I was not sure just how she would pull it off
But she did, with panache
It is a very good album, truly a skilfully woven tapestry of many genres
Here is a flavour of the Album, my favourite track 'The Man in the Wilderness'
Very beautiful, some great reviews too
Go treat yourself and get the album, you will not be disappointed
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She's also been on Ted. I've enjoyed her music for many years and she is one of few who haven't "sold out"
http://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_merchant_sings_old_poems_to_life.html
Hi Mister Ian
Thanks for the TED link
Not sure about the mask she is wearing during the first number but she is her own woman and has never sold out, you are right
Did you click on the link in my blog to the acoustic performance in the church?
Have a great weekend
Cheers
Drew
I was fortunate enough to catch her performance in Birmingham at the Symphony Hall. Still have to get the album :(
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