| | Rick Springfield Living In Oz CD Rick Springfield Discography of CDs
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Though this was Rick Springfield's ninth album, it seemed like the third to most pop music fans, as it came on the heels of his breakthrough, Working Class Dog, and its successful follow-up, Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet. And though this contained as many hits as the aforementioned collections, it isn't remembered as quite the same in terms of accomplishment; this may be because it is so personal that it's just not as accessible. Living in Oz is Springfield's response to the dance-pop wave that was just starting to build and would be prominent until grunge announced its presence, as well as his response to the naysayers who wouldn't accept him as a serious musician. Where earlier hits, like "Jessie's Girl" and "Don't Talk to Strangers," were well-crafted pop tunes, on this release he shows an edge and a maturity he hadn't before. By embracing the synthesizers he also shows contempt for, he is able to illustrate how they're changing music and the way fans mindlessly embrace them. This sets up a dichotomy between the coldness of synths and about the need for the human touch -- whether it's with a mistress, a friend, or a father -- as each cut is about the need for that touch or about the consequences of it. Be it of adultery (a sexually charged "Alyson"), youthful dreams of fame (a spare, unsentimental "Me & Johnny"), or his upbringing (the restrained indictment "Like Father, Like Son"), the entire CD is like a confessional, and that type of honesty suits Springfield well as he matures as an artist and not just as a pop idol. Living in Oz ranks among his best. ~ Bryan BussRecord Collector (magazine) (p.104) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "The energy levels rarely flag...and 'Affair Of The Heart' and 'Souls' could be Foreigner off-cuts..." Living In Oz Music | List Price | $6.99 (You save $1.04) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Power Pop, Rock | | Label | RCA | | Orig Year | 1983 | | All Time Sales Rank |  79127  | | CD Universe Part number | 7611329 | | Catalog number | 724044 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 01, 2008 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 38 minutes |
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The Scofflaws work in a fairly traditional ska style, with lots of cheesy organ and a tight horn section. They're pros; they write great arrangements and play them expertly...Buford O'Sullivan...is a great trombone player, but his voice is hard and flat...On top of that, the band's musical maturity isn't matched by anything in their lyrics...This disc isn't a loss, by any means; "In the Basement" and "Any Way the Wind Blows" work well, and the instrumentals (in particular the band's adaptation of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly") are loads of fun. They also cover both Frank Zappa and Bela Bartok, which counts in their favor... ~ Rick Anderson
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Determination without an ounce of hesitation, ambition without regret, and an abundance of charisma is exactly the best way to describe country music artist Shirley Brown.Born in Eureka, California and raised in Stanislaus County, California. Shirley grew up admiring traditional country music as well as singing anytime or anywhere someone would listen. Singing professionally for several years now, Shirley performs in and around her native state of California by performing at fairs, festivals, clubs and local benefits. Shirley's distinctive style is a mainstream affect from her musical influences such as Loretta Lynn and Patty Loveless. By combining the vocal styles of these artists and adding her very own flair, Shirley developed a musical style all of her own. While performing and residing in Ceres, California, Shirley continues to perfect her craft by enhancing her vocal style as well as her songwriting skills. Through performing Shirley Brown has established a dedicated group of fans who follow her music regularly in and around California.Although performing a vigorous schedule of dates, Shirley began to long for something more in her musical career, and in the summer of 2001 Shirley decided to submit her demo to Nashville record producer, Jim Frazier of One Night Dream Music and Associates. Upon receiving her demo, Frazier was impressed by the distinctive-traditional country style that her vocal expressed. Once he had contacted Shirley he began to realize that her style matched her unique personality. At the time through her noticeable determination and stamina, Frazier decided to work with her on her next album project. In December of 2001, Shirley began to record songs for her new album. Shirley recorded songs that she and Frazier, together, had carefully chosen due to their traditional country format.To most individuals ...
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The music of cellist Stephen Katz fuses the kinetic energy of contemporary dance grooves with an unerring instinct for the listener's yearning to be transported beyond the concert hall. One of the new breed of solo performers who uses live looping electronics to generate full ensemble textures from a single instrument, Katz has distinguished himself as a composer of seamlessly integrated pieces that unfold layer-by-layer in concert. ---------All of the music on EARTHDANCE was improvised in response to dancers who attended movement jams at Earthdance Workshop and Retreat Center in Plainfield, Massachusetts. The first four tracks were recorded at the November 17, 2002 Monthly Movement Improv Jam in the Dance Barn. Tracks five to ten were recorded on the evening of December 31, 2002 at the New Years Jam in the Umbrella Dance Studio. Stephen says: "The layered effect of cello, voice and hand percussion is achieved with the help of a Lexicon JamMan, which I control with foot pedals. The JamMan allows me to record short phrases while playing and then add or play along with them. The dancers and I can hear the results of this layering through speakers. On each occasion I also made a live, stereo recording of the complete improvisation.Later I transferred the live recordings to a Pro Tools digital editing system where I made minimal changes to the order and cross-faded a few tracks. The only additions ...
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