October 26, 2011

Matthew Sweet: Modern Art

The visceral impact of Matthew Sweet’s rock and roll has placed him somewhat erroneously in the power pop genre when in fact, instead of grabbing the listener as do the hook-laden likes of his peer Tommy Keene, Sweet’s guitar-rock insinuates itself as you hear it.

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Esperanza Spalding: Merriam Theater, Philadelphia, PA 10/14/11

One of the most captivating musical characteristics of Esperanza Spalding is the way she uses her phenomenal voice as an instrument.  Her vocal presence appears to act as a guide at times for the pieces.  Communication is essential for musicians when performing together and when Spalding sings in a scat manner or just free-flowing, the sound seems to define what she is thinking right at the moment; something that can equally be translated from the other musicians onstage. 

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