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lyre_byrd
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 Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject: Baby Dee (Part 3) |
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MK
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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this picture is from Taurus (Manchester)?
I used to live just around the corner and had some drink there, really nice place (I miss Manchester...  ) |
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MK
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Dee's schedule (so far just 49 shows in three months!!! and there will be more. she's a tough girl)
1 Feb 2008 20:00
Joe’s Pub New York, New York
2 Feb 2008 20:00
Tin Angel Philadelphia
3 Feb 2008 20:00
Lily Pad Cambridge, Massachusetts
4 Feb 2008 20:00
Ecstatic Yod Space Northampton, Massachusetts
5 Feb 2008 20:00
La Sala Rossa Montreal, Quebec
6 Feb 2008 20:00
The Drake Toronto, Ontario
7 Feb 2008 20:00
Empty Bottle Chicago, Illinois
8 Feb 2008 20:00
Bryant Lake Bowl Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota
11 Feb 2008 20:00
Triple Door Seattle, Washington
12 Feb 2008 20:00
Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon
15 Feb 2008 20:00
Hotel Utah Saloon San Francisco, California
16 Feb 2008 20:00
Brookdale Lodge Santa Cruz
17 Feb 2008 20:00
The Echo Los Angeles, California
19 Feb 2008 20:00
Trunk Space Phoenix, Arizona
21 Feb 2008 20:00
Lambert’s Austin, Texas
22 Feb 2008 20:00
Arts Fifth Ave Fort Worth, Texas
23 Feb 2008 20:00
One Eyed Jack’s New Orleans, Louisiana
24 Feb 2008 20:00
Bottletree Brimingham, Alabama
25 Feb 2008 20:00
Eyedrum Atlanta, Georgia
26 Feb 2008 20:00
The Icehouse Lexington, Kentucky
27 Feb 2008 20:00
Waldron Theatre Bloomington, Indiana
28 Feb 2008 20:00
Rumba Café Columbus, Ohio
29 Feb 2008 20:00
Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
1 Mar 2008 20:00
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
8 Mar 2008 20:00
Salon Teatro Santiago de Compostela
10 Mar 2008 20:00
Teatro Calderon Madrid
12 Mar 2008 20:00
Sala Oasis Zaragoza
13 Mar 2008 20:00
Groove Bar Tarragona
14 Mar 2008 20:00
Sala Apolo Barcelona
20 Mar 2008 20:00
The Cluny Newcastle
22 Mar 2008 20:00
Whelan’s Dublin
24 Mar 2008 20:00
Taylor John’s Coventry
25 Mar 2008 20:00
Arts Centre Norwich
26 Mar 2008 20:00
Bush Hall London
27 Mar 2008 20:00
South Street Reading
28 Mar 2008 20:00
Cube Bristol
29 Mar 2008 20:00
Unwound Padova
30 Mar 2008 20:00
Circolo Degli Artisti Roma
1 Apr 2008 20:00
La Casa 139 Milano
12 Apr 2008 20:00
Ikra Moscow
15 Apr 2008 20:00
Roter Salon Berlin
17 Apr 2008 20:00
Le Printemps De Bourges Bourges
20 Apr 2008 20:00
Roadburn Festival Tilburg
21 Apr 2008 20:00
Queen Elizabeth Hall London
28 Apr 2008 20:00
Wilton’s Music Hall London
29 Apr 2008 20:00
Wilton’s Music Hall London
1 May 2008 20:00
Wilton’s Music Hall London
2 May 2008 20:00
Wilton’s Music Hall London
3 May 2008 20:00
Wilton’s Music Hall London |
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exitmusic
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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i hope i can make the portland show. i only just realized i have theater tickets for the same night, i am going to see shakespears 'twelth night'. it should be over by ten or 22:00, i should be safe.
maybe someone could tell her to not start till i get there? |
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Jen
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philoxus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Jen,
another really nice photo of Madame Dee.
Pxx  |
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kyr1
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| could you post links to the older threads? |
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philoxus
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sheila t
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sivi
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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| thx Sheila |
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philoxus
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| Tiny Mix Tapes wrote: | Vocalists practicing extended techniques or possessing unique tonal qualities invite upon themselves an unjust level of criticism, even from those who actively consider themselves listeners of the avant-garde. Oftentimes, an artist’s works will receive nothing more than a dismissive wave of the hand, and such can be the case when considering Baby Dee. Her expressive voice, cast with a trembling vibrato reminiscent of the elder lead soprano of a church choir — and, to some measure, that wonder of yore, Miss Miller — is an undeniably polarizing instrument. Vocal-based biases, however, should not serve to deprive anyone of such a distinctive artist.
Dee has remarked that she felt the recordings comprising Safe Inside The Day were taking her into ugliness, and only through the encouragement of Will Oldham did she choose not to abandon this direction. Compared to her previous recordings on Durtro, a grittier surface is certainly revealed. Dee’s warble on occasion even finds itself flinching beneath the garish weight of instrumental filigree provided by Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Matt Sweeney among others. The beauty remains within, however, and no amount of tattered curtain and broken furniture could possibly detract from the greater effect.
The closest reference point to Safe Inside The Day can be found in the vaudevillian and theatrical works of past outsiders. Dramatics naturally find root within Dee’s vocal phrasings and piano gestures, especially on the raucous shuffle of "The Earlie King" (with lyrics of "spill the milk, steal the meat, life is bitter and death is sweet, all the bacon that a boy can eat") and "The Only Bones That Show" (with a narration of "and I talk in tongues of blood and bite"). Each track highlights Dee’s delivery as both varied and captivating. It’s hard to ignore the specific point of reference from which she is creating, which can also be a polarizing aspect of the album.
Aside from the greater degree of dramatics, it’s the bookending tracks, "You’ll Find Your Footing" and the title track, that showcase Dee at her most delicate and ultimately most engaging. With the additional musicians withdrawing to the background, her vocals and piano playing are left to perform the lion’s share of the work, helping achieve a more profound effect. Her talent is so individualistic that anyone in her presence can feel like an extra in what is essentially a one-artist play. This is not a discredit to the musicians on play here; it’s a credit to Dee’s talent.
Dee invests her lyrics with personal references that fill out to the corner of each word, yet they remain open enough for personal interpretation. Her vulnerability is laid bare. Artists revealing to this degree should never be thought of in small terms; they take the greatest risk by daringly placing their lives before us to dissect and pontificate upon. What Baby Dee offers the listener lyrically and vocally on Safe Inside The Day should rightfully make many a songwriter blush beneath the weight of their own posturing. |
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sivi
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| thx Phil |
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mara
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Phil!
Beautiful and tellingly review. |
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philoxus
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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GREAT review indeed!
| Tiny Mix Tapes wrote: | | What Baby Dee offers the listener lyrically and vocally on Safe Inside The Day should rightfully make many a songwriter blush beneath the weight of their own posturing. |
Have you noticed the love gushing from all the reviewers pens?
Such exciting times!
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mara
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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... of course we did! How couldn't we?!  |
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