37d6e8c88a After the session, Brad and I were listening and evaluating and we realized that Doll Is Mine really had something unique in terms of atmosphere and groovevery relaxed yet forward-moving, with natural heartfelt, melancholic bluesy expression. On the other hand, with a song like Let Me Down Easy, the Redman original that serves as the albums melancholic denouement, the role of the strings feels maybe a bit more supportive and atmospheric with respect to the way Brad, Larry, Brian, and I are playing. That was part of our job: to help make the orchestra sound as if it were genuinely a part of the improvisation and conversation, of the ebb and flow, of the give and take, even though, of course, the strings themselves werent really improvising at all. I also feel it relates to a possible lyrical irony imbedded in the song. The lyrics of the first verse are obviously about being peaceful, about finding solace and comfort in the midst of anxiety and trouble, about accepting things. . Be the first one to write a review. Continues Mehldau, What I love about Joshs performance is the way he brought the blues into this kind of world in the figuration he plays around the melody as it builds intensity. Permissions in this forum:. 1996 Spirit of the Moment 1995 Moodswing 1994 Wish 1993 Joshua Redman 1993 Other Projects.
But we also wanted that to be balanced with an intimacy and a directness and a rawness, so as we started to think about the different tunes, we also thought about the different possible configurations for them. Creating his own take on the classic jazz-with-strings album was the initial impetus for Joshua Redmans Walking Shadows, a collection of ballads, both vintage and contemporary, that can be as eloquently moody and restless in feel as they are hauntingly beautiful and serene. And thats how we approached the main melody. Press Joshua Redman Quartet Launches US Tour Walking Shadows Earns Five Stars from Audiophile Audition: "A CD to Relish" Joshua Redman's "Walking Shadows" a "Riveting Collection, Great Work of Art" (All About Jazz) Joshua Redman Reaches "New Levels of Prowess" in NYC "Walking Shadows" Concert (NY Times) NY Times: "Walking Shadows" Redman's Most "Sublimely Lyrical" Album Yet Joshua Redman to Perform from New Album, "Walking Shadows," with Brad Mehldau, Larry Grenadier, Brian Blade, The Knights at Blue Note Jazz Festival in NYC Joshua Redmans "Walking Shadows," Produced By Brad Mehldau, Out Now "Walking Shadows" Among "Jazz Discs of the Year" (Buffalo News) Nonesuch to Release Joshua Redmans "Walking Shadows," Produced by Brad Mehldau, on May 7; Pre-Order to Download Track Walking Shadows Music ADD TO CART DOWNLOAD AMAZON Walking Shadows Release Date: May 07, 2013 The Folks Who Live on the Hill The Folks Who Live on the Hill Lush Life Lush Life Stop This Train Stop This Train Adagio Adagio Easy Living Easy Living Doll Is Mine Doll Is Mine Infant Eyes Infant Eyes Let It Be Let It Be Final Hour Final Hour Last Glimpse of Gotham Last Glimpse of Gotham Stardust Stardust Let Me Down Easy Let Me Down Easy About The Album Players: Joshua Redman (saxophone), Brad Mehldau (piano), Larry Grenadier (bass), Brian Blade (drums), Laura Frautschi (concertmistress), Avril Brown, Christina Courtin, Karen Karlsrud, Ann Leathers, Katherine Livolsi-Landau, Joanna Maurer, Courtney Orlando, Yuri Vodovos (violin,) Vincent Lionti, Daniel Panner, Dov Scheindlin (viola,) Stephanie Cummins, Eugene Moye, Ellen Westermann (cello,) Timothy Cobb (bass,) Pamela Sklar (flute,) Robert Carlisle (french horn), Conducted by Dan Coleman. [gool1x2] Wisla Krakow VS Jagiellonia Bialystok (NEW) . The rhythm section is right in there with me, doing the same thing, so overall it has a very conversational and interactive feel. .
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