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A C A D I E
The Internet newsletter for Daniel Lanois
Number 130, Sunday 11 October 1998
Today's Topics:
Re: ACADIE Digest, Number 129
Re: ACADIE Digest, Number 129
Miscellaneous
my first contribution to your fine newsletter
Excerpt 4 from "Daniel Lanois on Recording"
Australian Talent - Jeff Lang
farm aid video wanted
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:05:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: Erato
Subject: Re: ACADIE Digest, Number 129
Hello, my name is Annie Dutton and after searching on the web I found the
Acadie wed site, since then I have tried to order some of the Lanois music
I don't have, but to my disamy, it cannot be located. Does anyone know
where I can get the video Rocky World, or some other music. I have Sling
Blade, The Beauty..., and Acadie. if it is not possible to order than I
would be most grateful to anyone eho would be willing to make some tapes
of it for me, if i send you a tape and pay for shipping and handling.
Thanks,
annie
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From: RDJ8817@aol.com
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 13:25:36 EDT
Subject: Re: ACADIE Digest, Number 129
I'm posting this review of _Teatro_ in response to "Eleven Shadows"'s message,
who wrote: "I don't remember hearing a lot of descriptions/discussion about
Willie Nelson's new DL-produced album. Opinions? Rolling Stone magazine
didn't seem to think too much of it, but I'm wondering what DL fans think of
it." --Kim Johnson
Willie Nelson
Teatro
[Island]
I know, I know. You hear the name "Willie Nelson" and your mind wanders
through twangy juke joints in dusty Texas towns, and you shudder. But if that
response would dissuade you from checking out the latest musical offering from
the original Outlaw, you'd only be hurting yourself.
_Teatro_, an atmospheric, hard-jawed album, combines the easily recognizable
sonic architecture of producer/musician/genius Daniel Lanois with Nelson's
simple and subversive songwriting. The resultant songs are spacious, sounding
like the soundtrack to a road trip across Eastern Montana desolation.
Nelson's voice, justifiably wizened after 41 years as a songster, delivers
lovely, clear-eyed declarations like "The stars are raindrops searching for a
place to fall/ and I never cared for you" without succumbing to cheesy
sentimentality.
Nelson's skirting of sappiness is his strength as a songwriter, separating him
from the country music field (which seems to be sponsored by the syrup
industry). Songs such as "I've Just Destroyed the World" and "These Lonely
Nights" tend more toward blues than conventional notions of country. Nelson's
fleet-fingered, syncopated acoustic guitar work certainly contributes to the
album's bluesy flair, as does the packed studio band. Neville Brother Cyril,
no stranger to rhythmic blues, does a turn on the congas. Lanois himself
serves guitar and bass duties.
Perhaps the most potent weapon in _Teatro_'s musical arsenal is Emmylou
Harris, who contributes guest vocals on eleven of the album's tracks. Harris,
fresh from her mindblowing work with Lanois on 1995's _Wrecking Ball_, brings
a luminous, almost ethereal counterpoint to Nelson's very earth-bound
baritone.
_Teatro_ takes its name from the cavernous studio--a former Mexican movie
theater--where it was recorded. The ghosts of that space haunt this album,
from the surreal cover shot to the pervasive Latin rhythms to the depth of the
production. Doubled percussion tracks, vibraphones, slide guitars, and
Wurlitzer keyboards all echo off into the landscape behind Nelson's voice,
giving the sensation of listening to an abandoned building. And like that
abandoned building, _Teatro_is just begging to be explored. [Kim Johnson]
So there's one opinion.
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From: kurt.w.martin@ac.com
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 15:47:14 -0500
Subject: Miscellaneous
"One thing - has anyone listened very carefully to WN version of 'The
Maker'- correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds to me as though some of
the original guitar/percussion & keyboard tracks from DL's 'Acadie'"
I agree. The first time I listened to the Teatro version, I thought some
of the backing instruments sounded the same - like exactly the same. Being
that "The Maker" is one of my favorite tunes, I have listened to it ad
nauseum over the last decade and I like to think I know every drum lick and
chord. I think Dan and Willie may have "borrowed" some tapes from the
Acadie sessions. Overall I really like Teatro, although I (probably like
many of you) never thought I'd buy a Willie Nelson record.
Recently picked up Emmylous Harris' live album "Spyboy". Haven't listened
to it throughout, but have heard the Wrecking Ball songs. Nothing earth
shattering, but the versions of "Where Will I Be" and "The Maker" are good.
Also bought the "Brian Blade Fellowship" album. I was surprised to find
that it was a traditional jazz album, but I liked it quite a bit. Not to
imply that I know a thing about jazz, but it has a sharp sound and some
interesting themes and arrangements. Anyway, Dan didn't seem to have a lot
of impact on the proceedings (it doesn't have his fingerprints throughout
if you know what I mean), but you can hear his rather distinctive guitar on
the two tracks he plays on. I agree with the previous comment that it has
a "Blue Note" sound to it. Gotta take my hat off to Dan for wenturing into
such a wildly divergent and, I'm sure, intimidating musical direction.
After all, jazz is the one music that everyone claims to like, but (almost)
no one knows a damn thing about.
Finally bought "Oh Mercy", Dan's first project with Bob Dylan and I have to
say that on first listen, I like it better than "Time Out of Mind" - which
is a pretty fine record. Jumping back in time and listening to a late
eighties effort by Dan really reminds you of how much is sound has changed
(i.e. gotten more electric and a little tougher) in the Nineties.
Out of pure luck, caught most of Willie and Dan on Farm Aid yesterday
(Sunday 10/4) at around 2:30 PM central time. Had no idea it was on, just
flipping around during commercials from the football game. Dan had on this
somewhat goofy purple cowboy hat and a kind of deer skin looking pullover
or something. When in Rome, I guess. Dan played bass (I think) early on,
but then picked up the guitar and started to wail towards the end of the
set. Anyway, Dan and Willie were very much a "team" - they were having
little conferences during solos and in-between songs to decide what to play
next. The band consisted of a organ player (Willie's daughter?), a (mouth)
harp player, and two drummers (the Cuban guys from the Teatro sessions I
believe). They played a lot off of Teatro and wrapped up with a great
version of (you guessed it) the now omnipresent "The Maker". Dan really
did some cool solos during this finale and the crowd seemed to really be
enjoying themselves. This version was almost as powerful as the "Sessions
at West 54th" version (which I consider to be THE version of that song).
Willie introduced Daniel to the crowd at least two times and they seemed to
be quite chummy with one another.
That's about it for me this month. Take care all.
martin
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Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 17:06:05 +0200
Subject: my first contribution to your fine newsletter
From: cm.km@t-online.de (C. Müller und K. Michel)
Hi kenley, hi everyone,
I just got the latest newsletter (Number 129)and some news for you:
I bought me two records on which Daniel Lanois plays guitar.
On the new Nathalie Merchant record "Ophelia" he plays a real deep melodie, in
the end he uses the whammy-bar...., by the way the whole album is great!!!!!(it
features Craig Ross, Nīdea Davenport etc.)
Gordon Lightfoot recorded his new album "A painter passing Through" at Grant
Avenue Studios in Hamilton, Canada, itīs one of Daniel Lanoisī Studios.
Itīs a very folky album by this songwriter, Lanois plays on two tracks (but you
donīt hear him that much....), also Bill Dillon is featured on three songs!!!!
And Emmylou Harris said, that she will do her next album (maybe at the end of
1998) with Daniel Lanois.
If you like to, watch the webside of my
band:http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/5137
Bye,
Klaus
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Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 12:14:32 -0500
From: Jim Javenkoski
Subject: Excerpt 4 from "Daniel Lanois on Recording"
Hello,
Here is the fourth of a series of excerpts from the article
entitled, "Daniel Lanois On Recording" that was published
in the August 1997 (Volume XIX) issue of Canadian Musician:
http://www.canadianmusician.com/
Author: Nick Krewen
N.K.: "Creative tension is an important aspect of your work.
How do you see your role? It's your responsibility to get the
best performance out of the artists. It there anything taken
for granted or not credited in that role?"
D.L.: "That's a funny word you mentioned -- tension. I used
to think that tension didn't have much to do with good music
-- that music was about good vibes and relaxation. Those are
good ingredients to have, but tension is part of the recording
process, as are differences of opinion. If you have a high
regard for someone you're working with, and they have a
different opinion than yours, then I've often yielded to
such a difference, and found that they were correct in the end.
"My most recent experience with that was Bob Dylan. He's one
of the greatest poets ever, so of course I have to admire
his point of view. When there was difference of opinion,
I have to digest it and decipher it, and decide whether he's
overlooking something, or maybe he knows something that I
don't. The way that I solve that problem is that I don't
fight every fight. I'll only fight the fights that really
mean a lot to me and I'll let some of the others go. What
that means is when you do put up a good fight, then you have
extra weight for your argument. Somebody's likely going to
listen to you. They're not going to consider you a nag."
Jim Javenkoski
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From: "ECS"
Subject: Australian Talent - Jeff Lang
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 22:14:47 +1000
Hi Kenley and fellow Acadians,
Check out this great Australian Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter...Jeff Lang
I wish Dan could team up with this super talent..
http://www.users.bigpond.com/jefflang/index.html
All the best,
Ren
In Sydney, Australia..
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From: "henry llach"
Subject: farm aid video wanted
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 06:58:53 PDT
anyoneou there taped the farm aid lanois/willie nelson/phish
farm aid sets? please let me know.
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