Aug 12th, 2008 · For An Invitation, George wrote the songs with just her voice and a guitar, then sent them away to master arranger Van Dyke Parks. The result is a lushly orchestrated, theatrical song cycle, which buoys George's unique vocal phrasing with a small orchestra.
Keywords: songs · orchestras · George · guitar · orchestral · theatrical · emanate · arranges · Van Dyke Parks · Inara
Jan 8th, 2007 · It's hard not to keep returning to Newsom's "Emily," perhaps because nothing else released last year sounds quite like it. The song comes complete with distinct movements and dramatic, soundtrack-worthy string accents courtesy of Brian Wilson collaborator Van Dyke Parks, who knows a thing or two about making oddballs palatable.
Keywords: movement · songs · soundtrack · Symphony · Americana · collaboration · courtesy · Miniatures · Brian Wilson · emily · oddball · palatable
