CD Reviews

[Kermit]

Kermit...That's all I ask of you....

[Wankie]

[Lukie102]

err...then i think better not

[Kermit]

[Hyperwan]

Tired out Mix tape 10 ,end up DL the rest of the rest 1-9

but feel very guilty after that,free music blood and sweat of these peeps even if they are unkown artists.

[Lionheart7004]

Frankly, i tried a few version but the recording is so-so. Is your POTO the latest? Who is the recording company?

[Kermit]

The Label is Really Useful Records (picture of a swiss knife)...you have that? 24-bit digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London.

[Tazster_t]

Me too!!

 

Well, I'm not sure if we need to feel that guilty coz the main aim of the mix tape is to provide exposure to budding artists.

 

In fact, I read that there's a huge queue to ensure that the mixed tape lasts to even no. 20.

 

Great chill out music.

[Hyperwan]

hmm..mix tape 20 now that's good news.

btw anyone tried Eva Cassidy's fields of gold?

that song hear le will lau buck sai

after i know she died of cancer lagi sad...

her voice......only one word BEST

[Slonez]

I didn't know Eva Cassidy mati liao .

For me one of my all time fav vocal is Carol Kidd, listen to it almost everyday year ago. She has the warmest, motherly voice that i've come across.

That song "When I Dream" was the reference demo song many years back & till now I have not gotten sick of it.

[Lionheart7004]

When i went for Carol Kidd's private charity function some 2 yrs back.. she was grasping for breath .. i think she maybe going OD soon...

 

Better enjoy her while she is still around...

[Hyperwan]

when i learn that she died i also shock but not as sad as her music path she took.being very unknown during her lifetime and the gear she used very much what she could afford.

whats a $20 cd in compare to a 10k ICE/home system without great musicians.

 

support these hardworking artists,their talents, efforts and dreams in a limited life time.

[Dreamsz]

Eva cassidy is very good! Excellent choice.

The other one can try is corine may - fly away ... hehe I love this song.

By the way hor, got one cantonese singer same as Danny Summer type.. name Christopher something one... also bery nice.

[Dreamsz]

Wow, I must go check it out man.

Thanks for the rec.

 

heey!! Reasons for living...that CD is not easy to find maann, i very suah ku one, after he sold out to the MTV generation with the latest album(but still very niccee) then i discovered him...

 

I'm quite happy to find the singer/songwriter thing happening in this topic post...aimee mann and duncan sheik...the singer/songwriter thing had a little boost last yr after damien rice's entry(but actually the album 2 yrs ago out already)

 

then now have..

 

james blunt

daniel powter

 

 

but actually there are more underground ones maybe u guys can go check out...

 

leona naess(her latest album is quite pleasant, if u like aimee mann but want a bit less depressed)

Robert Post

David Mead

Rick Price(his latest album is nice man, nothing to do with the heaven knows era, more raw, more gritty, his voice changed as well)

Cameron Mcgill

Maria Taylor

Imogen Heap

 

 

 

 

 

Just another kind of music to share :

 

Antonio Carlos Bonfa - A Brazilian Sonata

or

Duncan Sheik - Dunca - ( reasons for living )

or

Corrine May

or

Ono Lisa

or

Craig David

or

John Berry

 

PS : Some old, some new.

[Sarong1]

As promised the last time round, I would like to review this particular latest CD called "Acoustic Journey" from 林志炫

 

Now, there are two versions to this Chinese Pop CD, the limited edition one comes with a VCD as shown on the attachment below.

 

Well, I was given an evaluation copy from my buddy that knew I have been looking for 林志炫's latest album and he didn't disappoint me at all. I have been listening to this 林志炫's CD for the past one week or so already.

 

I will comment this CD on its own without making reference to his previous works with his partner. Firstly, the recording to me is clean, it was very nicely mastered. I could sense the hard work they have put it to make this album special and I must say, commercial CD recordings should use this particular album as reference or benchmark.

 

So, which tracks do I like??? Seriously, I find this question difficult to answer, to me, this whole album is really very nice but....but...I am recommending that if you are visiting one of those CD shops to evaluate before you buy, try these few tracks first...if it doesn't prompt you to buy, don't do so for my sake...I dun earn commission out of this writings.

 

OK, now, try track 1, 3, 7, 8 & 11. The most important factors of all is 林志炫's vocal is surprisingly clean with no exagggerated "s" sound which is sometimes quite normal and irritating on some other CDs I have heard and which makes you wonder whether your tweeter settings are too high, fear not. The instruments, especially accoustic guitar remains the main focus throughout the album while the percussion is also neat and tight. The rhythm throughout the album is about 70% fast tracks and 30% slower makes which deem it a wonderful CD to listen to while driving with your car windows wind down to work or back home. Try it .

 

Product Information

Product Title : Acoustic Journey (CD+VCD) (Limited Edition) Singer Name(s) : Terry Lin | Zhan Zhao Yuan Release Date : January 10, 2006 Language : Mandarin Package Weight : 250 g Publisher : Bluelime Other Information : CD + VCD

Terry Lin.bmp

Edited February 14, 2006 by Sarong1

[Jeffteng]

hi bro ,

 

jus som contribution to add in to yours. I have been listening to 林志炫 for a very long time. I love his crisp clear voice and at the same time it is very very powerful for a man with high note~~ and yes i agree that you might think it's ur tweets but it's just his natural voice, yes IT IS THAT HIGH. I still have some of his collection with me , even in my notebook.

 

There is one particular acoustic version of SHUNZA's number that he did but i cant rem the title. Is it in that Acoustic album ?

[Sarong1]

Bro Jeff, I am not quite familiar with Shunza's number, after refering to the info on the CD, there were no tell tale signs that he was singing her songs as well. In essence, this album is a recollection of his previous works rearranged and one or two new works, that's about it. Cheers and happy meh meh-ing around.

[Jeffteng]

er... meh meh-ing ????