Aug 11th, 2008 · The fast-paced, playful pop songs from the Arizona-based band What Laura Says are utterly infectious, full of quirky vocals and banged out piano chords. Lyrically, the record walks a line between comedic sarcasm and poignancy. But What Laura Says takes the pop formula one step further, injecting thick, full band instrumentation and a slew of retro sounds, from psychedelia to folk and bluegrass. The result is a very catchy record that keeps things light without losing any sort of musical integrity.
Keywords: music · songs · Laura · bluegrass · folk · instrumentation · retro · comedian · quirky · Formula · Integrity · Arizona
May 18th, 2008 · Gustav Mahler once said, "The symphony is a world; it must contain everything." For the famous composer, that meant writing symphonic music with the dramatic punch and poignancy of opera.
Keywords: world · music · famous · Opera · Composing · Symphony · symphonies · poignancy · operatic · Mahler · Gustav Mahler
May 7th, 2008 · Through hit recordings and a busy nationwide touring schedule, the singer gave the blues a raw, regal poignancy — and marketability. Her feverish growls and impassioned delivery informed nearly all African American music.
Keywords: African American · music · Smiths · Singer · rawness · delivery · poignancy · Fever · impasse · Bessie · Empress · regal
Jan 5th, 2007 · Performance Today has followed so many threads in the music world, visited so many festivals and competitions, and related so many stories, it would be impossible to mention every one. But this 20th-anniversary program covers many highlights, from great performances to moments of poignancy and levity.
Keywords: Competition · world · music · anniversary · Festival · poignancy · levity
Aug 16th, 2006 · Scottish sextet Camera Obscura crafts delicate, shimmering indie-pop that rewards repeated listens. Featuring the airy vocals and literate lyrics of Tracyanne Campbell, the songs convey a deceptive simplicity that belies their poignancy.
Keywords: Cameras · indie · delicate · songs · Scottish · poignancy · sextet · Simplicity · airy · literal · Obscura · shimmering
Jun 5th, 2006 · Scottish sextet Camera Obscura crafts delicate, shimmering indie-pop that rewards repeated listens. Featuring the airy vocals and literate lyrics of Tracyanne Campbell, the songs convey a deceptive simplicity that belies their poignancy.
Keywords: Cameras · indie · delicate · songs · Scottish · poignancy · sextet · Simplicity · airy · literal · Obscura · shimmering
Dec 11th, 2005 · A new picture album of vanished New Orleans is selling out with Louisianans. The book, Missing New Orleans, was scheduled for publication just before Hurricane Katrina hit. The book was published with a post-script on Katrina underlining the poignancy of the city's disappearing heritage.
Keywords: publication · Katrina · Hurricane Katrina · Orleans · city · New Orleans · selling · picture · photo · album · Heritage · vanishing
Sep 9th, 2005 · Hundreds of songs have been written about New Orleans and Louisiana. One that's been played frequently in recent days has a special poignancy. Singer-songwriter Randy Newman talks about his song, "Louisiana 1927."
Keywords: New Orleans · Louisiana · Singer · songs · songwriter · poignancy · 1927 · Randy · Newman · Randy Newman · Louisiana 1927
