At about 16 minutes you would think this small performance from anti-folk superstar Regina Spektor but I can tell you its a wonderful thing to listen to even if just for a moment. This EP was recorded at a small record shop in Maine where apparently they dragged in a grand piano between aisles and people gathered around and quietly sat on the floor. This is just a beautiful quick burst and absolutely worth picking up. It's also amazing how great live recordings have gotten because you get the live energy between songs but during the songs it could have been recorded live or in the studio (and this was recorded in 2005). The EP starts with Spektor singing sans piano on "Ain't No Cover" and just showing off what a lovely voice she has. I love Spektor's singing style because each inflection of her voice really conveys a strong idea. The next three tracks are all with piano and include one live version of a song from her album Soviet Kitsch (Carbon Monoxide), the next two seem to be songs that don't appear anywhere else: Pound Of Flesh (witty song about Ezra Pound) and The Noise. Finally the EP finishes out with a great medley. Favorite Tracks: Carbon Monoxide, Pound of Flesh, and My Man (Medley)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Album a Day (EP Edition): Regina Spektor - Live At Bull Moose
At about 16 minutes you would think this small performance from anti-folk superstar Regina Spektor but I can tell you its a wonderful thing to listen to even if just for a moment. This EP was recorded at a small record shop in Maine where apparently they dragged in a grand piano between aisles and people gathered around and quietly sat on the floor. This is just a beautiful quick burst and absolutely worth picking up. It's also amazing how great live recordings have gotten because you get the live energy between songs but during the songs it could have been recorded live or in the studio (and this was recorded in 2005). The EP starts with Spektor singing sans piano on "Ain't No Cover" and just showing off what a lovely voice she has. I love Spektor's singing style because each inflection of her voice really conveys a strong idea. The next three tracks are all with piano and include one live version of a song from her album Soviet Kitsch (Carbon Monoxide), the next two seem to be songs that don't appear anywhere else: Pound Of Flesh (witty song about Ezra Pound) and The Noise. Finally the EP finishes out with a great medley. Favorite Tracks: Carbon Monoxide, Pound of Flesh, and My Man (Medley)
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