Not digging the Moonlight

I have to hand it to Fremer for speaking truly how he feels, especially knowing Lyn personally. He apparently feels strongly about it.

With that being said I wonder if the average listener would pick up on the points Fremer made. I heard the first song he critiqued on YouTube so couldn't comment critically but something did strike me as off. I didn't think anything about it until reading the article. I do have a couple of her prior titles I enjoy very much. I'm afraid to go back and read a review, I might find out how out of touch I am.
 
I'm not a fan of any of the audiophile lounge singers. Its a case of people chasing recordings rather than music imho.
 
I bought one of her albums. I listened to it one time. Beautifully recorded, absolutely boring to me. I know others that really like her.
 
I bought two of them at the same time and also admire the recording but find the music boring. They got one play each.
 
One thing about Lyn she does try to make a song her own, which is something I respect if you are going to cover songs others have done, and/or, made famous.

That type of music is not my mainstay but when I'm in the mood to relax I have played her albums several times. The one where she sings the songs from the 50's is my favorite. I also like Nancy Wilson, a lot; Ella and Patricia Barber to mention a few. I can't hardly stay in the same room when Diana Krall is playing. Vanessa Williams, Real Thing, is a regular go to.

I appreciate Lyn's pushing the boundary to achieve great sound quality, I have to wonder though if she made a more affordable regular CD if it would help further her popularity?
 
Ouch indeed, unfortunately. I've had the pleasure to have met Ms. Stanley at RMAF twice and have her first two albums.

While he doesn't use these words, per se, he clearly feels her musicianship is not (yet?) ready for this showcase. Indeed I have to wonder if not having a producer influencing the artistic decisions was a mistake. Over confidence or bravado? An economic decision?

I've taken her previous albums to a couple of local audio club meets and had mixed reactions from fellow listeners. I guess it's time to re-spin them to help inform this listener's ear again.
 
I got the impression Fremer was fine with her voice, the musicians and sound was stellar, his ax was Lyn's interpretation of the songs, like singing too sultery for the lyrical content, inflecting in odd places, etc., and, her voicing too forward. I think when you go back and listen you'll notice her voice is forward on those recordings as well. Granted not everyone will like her, or else, she'd be selling like Adell. Too bad Adell's 21 isn't the same SQ as any of Lyn' albums.


Don C said:
Ouch indeed, unfortunately. I've had the pleasure to have met Ms. Stanley at RMAF twice and have her first two albums.

While he doesn't use these words, per se, he clearly feels her musicianship is not (yet?) ready for this showcase. Indeed I have to wonder if not having a producer influencing the artistic decisions was a mistake. Over confidence or bravado? An economic decision?

I've taken her previous albums to a couple of local audio club meets and had mixed reactions from fellow listeners. I guess it's time to re-spin them to help inform this listener's ear again.
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Mr Peabody said:
I got the impression Fremer was fine with her voice, the musicians and sound was stellar, his ax was Lyn's interpretation of the songs, like singing too sultery for the lyrical content, inflecting in odd places, etc.
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Yes, her voice is too forward, but this critique - interpretation through inflection and phrasing (in particular) - is the root of one's musicianship. It's what takes someone from being a "good singer" or "having a great voice" to being a "musician" in their own right, to interpret meaning of lyrics and properly marry those inflections with the harmonic movement, knowing when to ebb and when not to. I think what Michael is trying to say is that she isn't/wasn't ready to be the singer as well as the artistic director quite yet - she could deliver the artistic vision, but the artistic vision needed/needs much refinement. To "interpret outside the box" without (apparently) a musical basis for said interpretation, is just being different for the sake of being different.

When I spoke to her the first time we met, she said her background is that of a dancer for many years and she came to be vocalist much later in life. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it, but I remember it being a detail that stuck with me...

As Michael mentioned, I'm sure it was a difficult review to write, but one he said he felt had to be written. Hmm...
 
Has 'the review that had to be written' now been removed? The link returned a 'not available' page.

I have her 'Potions from the 50's' album on vinyl and find it entertaining, well played, well recoded and well sung. Recording quality is also good. That said, she's no Ella - it takes more than good execution to become an artist remembered by generations to come.


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Mike said:
https://www.analogplanet.com

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Thanks Mike, very kind.

While I sometimes do have my reservations regarding Mikey, maybe his healthy self-confidence or something, I find this review underlining his understanding of the music and the importance of interpretation.

While reading I was listening to Lyn's 'Potions' on vinyl and really enjoyed the great craftsmanship that went into that recording and the stellar sound quality. But there is no denying Mikey's observations even in a bit broader perspective.


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Maybe we take up this conversation again when Anne Bisson's new vinyl comes out, recording quality and musicians should be on a similar level.

The release is imminent, might be a different story [emoji3].


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Kuoppis said:
Maybe we take up this conversation again when Anne Bisson's new vinyl comes out, recording quality and musicians should be on a similar level.

The release is imminent, might be a different story [emoji3].


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I'm quite good friends with Anne. Even had the pleasure of a private concert about two years ago. I sat beside her and the grand piano for over an hour. I have video somewhere, I'll have to dig it up. I'll definitely put my money on her over Lynn.

As for the new album, I ordered two copies, so here's hoping it's a good one!
 
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As for the new album, I ordered two copies, so here's hoping it's a good one!
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I also have it on order, looking forward to it.

The previously released 'Tales From The Treetops' is quite nice and I also bought the collaboration LP with Vincent Bélanger.


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Mr Peabody said:
Thanks for the Bisson rec, she's new to me, what would be a good first album to try?
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She was new to me as well, so the Treetops one was the first one I bought. I think it got quite a positive response, but there might be other nice ones as well.

Maybe Mike can chime in, as he's seems to be more familiar with her repertoire?


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Mr Peabody said:
Thanks for the Bisson rec, she's new to me, what would be a good first album to try?
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If vinyl, I would try to get her new one. Even though I haven't heard it, I know it's going to be a limited edition direct to disc.

http://www.elusivedisc.com/Anne-Bis...n-180g-D2D-45rpm-2LP/productinfo/BMSLP101-45/

If digital:
http://www.elusivedisc.com/Anne-Bisson-Blue-Mind-Deluxe-Edition-CD/productinfo/CAMCD4109/

And

http://www.elusivedisc.com/Anne-Bisson-Tales-From-The-Treetops-CD/productinfo/CAMCD4335/



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