La colombiana editó "En vivo desde París", un registro en disco y DVD de su última gira. Un recorrido por el afán de abarcarlo todo de una estrella que trasciende fronteras.
En vivo desde París, en registro de audio y fílmico, replica en buena medida el show que Shakira dio en la Argentina a mediados de año. Musicalmente, el repaso por una cantidad sorprendente de hits está sostenida en un grupo de músicos sólidos como una piedra, fundamentalmente las cuerdas de Tim Mitchell (ex Bob Seger, también director musical del espectáculo) y Grecco Buratto.
La colombiana se mueve con comodidad, aunque sin sorpresas en lo interpretativo. No hay ninguna revelación: el falsete de Shakira es amado u odiado, sin términos medios. Y el registro en vivo, que por momentos lo exacerba, confirmará la valoración de unos y otros. En lo visual, lo felino de sus movimientos es impactante.
Lo que sí sorprende es la firmeza conceptual del querer abarcarlo todo. La idea de Shakira como un espectáculo global, que toma un poco de aquí y de allá, está construida a cada milímetro. Hay mucho de cálculo y algo de audacia (en por ejemplo, la versión de "Despedida" que antecede el peculiar cover de "Nothing else matters", de Metallica).
El transcurso del recital marca el recorrido hecho. El origen y centro magnético de Shakira fue y es el pop rock, algo que muchos olvidaron con sus recientes exhibiciones dance. En el comienzo, "Te dejo Madrid" y, fundamentalmente, "Si te vas" (que no aparece en el disco, pero sí en el DVD del recital) ponen las cosas en su lugar.
Después, la impronta árabe y algunos ritmos colombianos forman un hilo homogeneizador para expresiones culturales diversas, desde el reggaeton de "La tortura" hasta la típica balada para FM estadounidense "Underneath your clothes".
La cantante se asume como global y visible al máximo en el star system también en otros aspectos. Al cambiar la letra de su vieja canción "Inevitable" y tirar "Si es cuestión de confesar / no sé preparar café / y ahora entiendo de fútbol" ella sabe que todos saben de lo que está hablando.
No por nada el cierre es con "Hips don't lie" y "Waka Waka", las dos canciones que juntaron a Shakira con un mundial de fútbol. Es decir, el evento más global que existe. Para la colombiana, parece ser el modelo y la intención.
TORI AMOS - THE NIGHT OF HUNTERS
La cazadora de melodías
Night of Hunters, de Tori Amos. En su doceavo álbum, la cantautora estadounidense realiza una curiosa incursión en el repertorio clásico.
- 21.12.2011
Night of Hunters ( Noche de cazadores ), el nuevo disco de la estadounidense Tori Amos, es promocionado -por ella misma y por la compañía Deutsche Grammophon- como un álbum “conceptual”; esto es, más un ciclo o un desarrollo de una historia que una recopilación de temas. En entrevistas Amos incluso admitió que una de sus primeras inspiraciones fue el ciclo Viaje de invierno de Franz Schubert.
La historia-guía de Night of Hunters es un viaje a través del tiempo, del Nuevo al Viejo Mundo, con algunas criaturas sobrenaturales -que interpreta su hija Natashya Hawley- y abundante iconografía gótico-romántica; y ese viaje al pasado es también una viaje por la historia de la música, ya que todas las canciones de este álbum están basadas en alguna melodía del repertorio clásico: preludios de Bach y Debussy, una canción de Granados, una gnossienne de Satie, un nocturno de Chopin, un andantino de Schubert, una canción sin palabras de Mendelssohn, una sonata de Scarlatti, un número de Cuadros de una exposición de Mussorgsky, entre otras fuentes.
En esa ficción histórica, cuyo título (como también algunas imágenes de la elaborada gráfica del álbum) remite inevitablemente a la escalofriante película de Charles Laughton ( The Nigth of the Hunter ), Tori Amos es un virtual objeto de caza, pero a su vez ella misma es cazadora de músicas ajenas. Amos dice haberse valido del clásico principio musical de las variaciones sobre un tema.
Y hay, sin duda, un poco de variación en ese estilo; especialmente en una canción como Battle of Trees , donde la Gnossienne N° 1 de Satie constituye la base de un desarrollo melódico más amplio, pero el efecto que prevalece a lo largo del álbum es un poquito más decepcionante: es el efecto de letras puestas encima de nobles y seguras melodías.
En los encuentros de la adolescencia nunca faltaba alguien que hacía algo parecido; en efecto, hay algo de fogón adolescente en este álbum, y todo el dispositivo “conceptualista” no alcanza a disipar la sensación de una colcha de retazos, aunque se trata de una colcha colorida y que desde luego no carece de atractivos.
También es cierto que ese costado adolescente se encuentra realizado con los más refinados medios orquestales; es una orquesta de cámara, liviana, un cuarteto de cuerdas (el Apollon Musagète) y un quinteto de maderas (flauta, clarinete, corno inglés, fagot y contrafagot) en el que revista nada menos que Andreas Ottensamer, el clarinete solista de la Filarmónica de Berlín, además del piano Bösendorfer que toca admirablemente Tori Amos.
Los arreglos pertenecen a John Philipe Shenale; algunos son mejores que otros, pero ninguno es más interesante que esa extraordinaria alquimia que forman la voz y el piano de Tori Amos, una de las mayores cantantes-instrumentistas de la escena actual. Por eso las mejores orquestaciones son aquellas que permanecen más subordinados a la forma rítmica del piano, como es el caso de la canción apertura de este “viaje”, Shattering Sea , sobre un preludio de Alkan.
AURESIA MUSIC REVIEW AT CBC RADIO NETWORK, the Canadian national broadcasting carrier
Auresia
Montreal, QC
- http://www.auresia.com/
- Reggae, Soul
- Hidden
- MoonSplash Records (Can)
*Auresia spotlighted “Disc of the Week” on CBC Radio 1, Home Run, 12-12-08
…It's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, Feb/Mar, 2009.
“If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it”, Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run.
"Auresia is Montreal's own Queen of Reggae! Her combination of reggae, RnB and roots own her a style that is uniquely her own."- Empress Soul, Positive Creations Music Collective, Canada
BIOGRAPHY
Auresia, singer, songwriter and guitarist is breaking new ground on the Canadian Reggae Scene. Born in Edmonton of Ukrainian decent, Auresia has been singing and charming audiences from the age of three. Her style is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Her intricate melodies , beautiful harmonies and combination of soul and rnb dedicates implaceable to a particular genre or style. Her fans compare her to Sade, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bjork, with even Ani Difranco, Jill Scott, India Arie.
Auresia always puts on a great show, filled with high-energy and positive vibes, she captivates the audience with her meditative vocals. After years of performing in Europe, the US, Jamaica, and both sides of Canada, singer, songwriter and producer Auresia has developed a strong fan base.
Auresia has played Montreal International Reggae Festival (2008), Toronto Rastafest (2007), Koots Roots Festival (Ymir, BC) , the Queens of Reggae series. (2006-2008). She’s also played at various Clubs in Western Europe, USA and in Jamaica. She has shared the stage with Sister Nancy, Clinton Fearon, and Canadian legends Ibo & Kindread and Kali & Dub Inc.
With the release of her new album in November 2008, she takes her game to a whole new level in the international reggae arena. Her music is blasted on College Radio across Canada and is aired on CBC Metro Morning, Home Run and CBC Saturday Morning show and on Jamaica’s Irie FM. "Auresia is one of Montreal's top reggae talent. Her melodic voice and original style stand her apart from the rest. She will be creating big waves with her new album"- Loralie Bromby, Rize Productions, Montreal, Quebec
Auresia Discography:
‘Auresia’-self-titled album, released November, 2008
Every track on this album is deep and delicious, with bass sweetness and dub- informed production…it's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, 02/09
"One of the most distinctive things about Auresia's music is that although like many singers here and abroad, she writes good and meaningful lyrics, she also has the very rare (at least in reggae) ability to compose and play the music beautifully as well. She is a consummate musician, a skillful singer and deftly uses her voice as one of the instruments in the mix. Auresia is one of the few people left who truly understands the value of non-synthesized sounds and is the first female reggae producer from Quebec I have ever heard, and one of the first Canadians this year to properly orchestrate/arrange a horn section, complete with melodica; Proper!"- DJ Chocolate, Radio DJ CKLN, Toronto, ONT
“ Auresia has a style of her own, and explores a surprising variety of reggae sounds in her album. Her album launch was a unique opportunity to see the talented young singer/songwriter live in all her splendor.” -- Isabelle Sauriol & David Meffe- The Plant,Dawson, Montreal, 04.12.08
“Montreal has produced an artist who can run the range of Jamaician influence- Auresia. Tunes like “Give a Little Time” and “Jah Goddess” are emblematic of Auresia’s golden-era styled reggae, reaching back to the 1970’s, melodica and all- though she adds in a little contemporary influence, her sweet, soft voice becoming a little less so on a track like “What is Right.” A competent debut from a talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae.” – Erin MacLeod, Montreal Mirror, January 15-21, 2009.“I find Auresia's music to be uplifting and crafted. The unique mixture of styles leads to an enjoyable listening experience. Her ethereal vocals and well placed arrangements are a breath of fresh air in the modern reggae world.”- Dave Sturton, Dna Productions, Montreal, Quebec
For more on Auresia, please visit www.auresia.com
…It's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, Feb/Mar, 2009.
“If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it”, Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run.
"Auresia is Montreal's own Queen of Reggae! Her combination of reggae, RnB and roots own her a style that is uniquely her own."- Empress Soul, Positive Creations Music Collective, Canada
BIOGRAPHY
Auresia, singer, songwriter and guitarist is breaking new ground on the Canadian Reggae Scene. Born in Edmonton of Ukrainian decent, Auresia has been singing and charming audiences from the age of three. Her style is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Her intricate melodies , beautiful harmonies and combination of soul and rnb dedicates implaceable to a particular genre or style. Her fans compare her to Sade, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bjork, with even Ani Difranco, Jill Scott, India Arie.
Auresia always puts on a great show, filled with high-energy and positive vibes, she captivates the audience with her meditative vocals. After years of performing in Europe, the US, Jamaica, and both sides of Canada, singer, songwriter and producer Auresia has developed a strong fan base.
Auresia has played Montreal International Reggae Festival (2008), Toronto Rastafest (2007), Koots Roots Festival (Ymir, BC) , the Queens of Reggae series. (2006-2008). She’s also played at various Clubs in Western Europe, USA and in Jamaica. She has shared the stage with Sister Nancy, Clinton Fearon, and Canadian legends Ibo & Kindread and Kali & Dub Inc.
With the release of her new album in November 2008, she takes her game to a whole new level in the international reggae arena. Her music is blasted on College Radio across Canada and is aired on CBC Metro Morning, Home Run and CBC Saturday Morning show and on Jamaica’s Irie FM. "Auresia is one of Montreal's top reggae talent. Her melodic voice and original style stand her apart from the rest. She will be creating big waves with her new album"- Loralie Bromby, Rize Productions, Montreal, Quebec
Auresia Discography:
‘Auresia’-self-titled album, released November, 2008
Every track on this album is deep and delicious, with bass sweetness and dub- informed production…it's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, 02/09
"One of the most distinctive things about Auresia's music is that although like many singers here and abroad, she writes good and meaningful lyrics, she also has the very rare (at least in reggae) ability to compose and play the music beautifully as well. She is a consummate musician, a skillful singer and deftly uses her voice as one of the instruments in the mix. Auresia is one of the few people left who truly understands the value of non-synthesized sounds and is the first female reggae producer from Quebec I have ever heard, and one of the first Canadians this year to properly orchestrate/arrange a horn section, complete with melodica; Proper!"- DJ Chocolate, Radio DJ CKLN, Toronto, ONT
“ Auresia has a style of her own, and explores a surprising variety of reggae sounds in her album. Her album launch was a unique opportunity to see the talented young singer/songwriter live in all her splendor.” -- Isabelle Sauriol & David Meffe- The Plant,Dawson, Montreal, 04.12.08
“Montreal has produced an artist who can run the range of Jamaician influence- Auresia. Tunes like “Give a Little Time” and “Jah Goddess” are emblematic of Auresia’s golden-era styled reggae, reaching back to the 1970’s, melodica and all- though she adds in a little contemporary influence, her sweet, soft voice becoming a little less so on a track like “What is Right.” A competent debut from a talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae.” – Erin MacLeod, Montreal Mirror, January 15-21, 2009.“I find Auresia's music to be uplifting and crafted. The unique mixture of styles leads to an enjoyable listening experience. Her ethereal vocals and well placed arrangements are a breath of fresh air in the modern reggae world.”- Dave Sturton, Dna Productions, Montreal, Quebec
For more on Auresia, please visit www.auresia.com
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Auresia Debut Album!Photo:Auresia
Auresia
Montreal, QC
- http://www.auresia.com/
- Reggae, Soul
- Hidden
- MoonSplash Records (Can)
*Auresia spotlighted “Disc of the Week” on CBC Radio 1, Home Run, 12-12-08
…It's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, Feb/Mar, 2009.
“If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it”, Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run.
"Auresia is Montreal's own Queen of Reggae! Her combination of reggae, RnB and roots own her a style that is uniquely her own."- Empress Soul, Positive Creations Music Collective, Canada
BIOGRAPHY
Auresia, singer, songwriter and guitarist is breaking new ground on the Canadian Reggae Scene. Born in Edmonton of Ukrainian decent, Auresia has been singing and charming audiences from the age of three. Her style is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Her intricate melodies , beautiful harmonies and combination of soul and rnb dedicates implaceable to a particular genre or style. Her fans compare her to Sade, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bjork, with even Ani Difranco, Jill Scott, India Arie.
Auresia always puts on a great show, filled with high-energy and positive vibes, she captivates the audience with her meditative vocals. After years of performing in Europe, the US, Jamaica, and both sides of Canada, singer, songwriter and producer Auresia has developed a strong fan base.
Auresia has played Montreal International Reggae Festival (2008), Toronto Rastafest (2007), Koots Roots Festival (Ymir, BC) , the Queens of Reggae series. (2006-2008). She’s also played at various Clubs in Western Europe, USA and in Jamaica. She has shared the stage with Sister Nancy, Clinton Fearon, and Canadian legends Ibo & Kindread and Kali & Dub Inc.
With the release of her new album in November 2008, she takes her game to a whole new level in the international reggae arena. Her music is blasted on College Radio across Canada and is aired on CBC Metro Morning, Home Run and CBC Saturday Morning show and on Jamaica’s Irie FM. "Auresia is one of Montreal's top reggae talent. Her melodic voice and original style stand her apart from the rest. She will be creating big waves with her new album"- Loralie Bromby, Rize Productions, Montreal, Quebec
Auresia Discography:
‘Auresia’-self-titled album, released November, 2008
Every track on this album is deep and delicious, with bass sweetness and dub- informed production…it's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, 02/09
"One of the most distinctive things about Auresia's music is that although like many singers here and abroad, she writes good and meaningful lyrics, she also has the very rare (at least in reggae) ability to compose and play the music beautifully as well. She is a consummate musician, a skillful singer and deftly uses her voice as one of the instruments in the mix. Auresia is one of the few people left who truly understands the value of non-synthesized sounds and is the first female reggae producer from Quebec I have ever heard, and one of the first Canadians this year to properly orchestrate/arrange a horn section, complete with melodica; Proper!"- DJ Chocolate, Radio DJ CKLN, Toronto, ONT
“ Auresia has a style of her own, and explores a surprising variety of reggae sounds in her album. Her album launch was a unique opportunity to see the talented young singer/songwriter live in all her splendor.” -- Isabelle Sauriol & David Meffe- The Plant,Dawson, Montreal, 04.12.08
“Montreal has produced an artist who can run the range of Jamaician influence- Auresia. Tunes like “Give a Little Time” and “Jah Goddess” are emblematic of Auresia’s golden-era styled reggae, reaching back to the 1970’s, melodica and all- though she adds in a little contemporary influence, her sweet, soft voice becoming a little less so on a track like “What is Right.” A competent debut from a talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae.” – Erin MacLeod, Montreal Mirror, January 15-21, 2009.“I find Auresia's music to be uplifting and crafted. The unique mixture of styles leads to an enjoyable listening experience. Her ethereal vocals and well placed arrangements are a breath of fresh air in the modern reggae world.”- Dave Sturton, Dna Productions, Montreal, Quebec
For more on Auresia, please visit www.auresia.com
Influences, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Tanya Stevens, Sade, Bjork, Jill Scott, Queen Ifrika
SHAKIRA GALLERIES
…It's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, Feb/Mar, 2009.
“If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it”, Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run.
"Auresia is Montreal's own Queen of Reggae! Her combination of reggae, RnB and roots own her a style that is uniquely her own."- Empress Soul, Positive Creations Music Collective, Canada
BIOGRAPHY
Auresia, singer, songwriter and guitarist is breaking new ground on the Canadian Reggae Scene. Born in Edmonton of Ukrainian decent, Auresia has been singing and charming audiences from the age of three. Her style is a new breed of Reggae for the urban soul; deep roots riddims swathed by the melodies of Auresia’s sweet and haunting voice. Her intricate melodies , beautiful harmonies and combination of soul and rnb dedicates implaceable to a particular genre or style. Her fans compare her to Sade, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bjork, with even Ani Difranco, Jill Scott, India Arie.
Auresia always puts on a great show, filled with high-energy and positive vibes, she captivates the audience with her meditative vocals. After years of performing in Europe, the US, Jamaica, and both sides of Canada, singer, songwriter and producer Auresia has developed a strong fan base.
Auresia has played Montreal International Reggae Festival (2008), Toronto Rastafest (2007), Koots Roots Festival (Ymir, BC) , the Queens of Reggae series. (2006-2008). She’s also played at various Clubs in Western Europe, USA and in Jamaica. She has shared the stage with Sister Nancy, Clinton Fearon, and Canadian legends Ibo & Kindread and Kali & Dub Inc.
With the release of her new album in November 2008, she takes her game to a whole new level in the international reggae arena. Her music is blasted on College Radio across Canada and is aired on CBC Metro Morning, Home Run and CBC Saturday Morning show and on Jamaica’s Irie FM. "Auresia is one of Montreal's top reggae talent. Her melodic voice and original style stand her apart from the rest. She will be creating big waves with her new album"- Loralie Bromby, Rize Productions, Montreal, Quebec
Auresia Discography:
‘Auresia’-self-titled album, released November, 2008
Every track on this album is deep and delicious, with bass sweetness and dub- informed production…it's obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching--- David Dacks, Exclaim!, 02/09
"One of the most distinctive things about Auresia's music is that although like many singers here and abroad, she writes good and meaningful lyrics, she also has the very rare (at least in reggae) ability to compose and play the music beautifully as well. She is a consummate musician, a skillful singer and deftly uses her voice as one of the instruments in the mix. Auresia is one of the few people left who truly understands the value of non-synthesized sounds and is the first female reggae producer from Quebec I have ever heard, and one of the first Canadians this year to properly orchestrate/arrange a horn section, complete with melodica; Proper!"- DJ Chocolate, Radio DJ CKLN, Toronto, ONT
“ Auresia has a style of her own, and explores a surprising variety of reggae sounds in her album. Her album launch was a unique opportunity to see the talented young singer/songwriter live in all her splendor.” -- Isabelle Sauriol & David Meffe- The Plant,Dawson, Montreal, 04.12.08
“Montreal has produced an artist who can run the range of Jamaician influence- Auresia. Tunes like “Give a Little Time” and “Jah Goddess” are emblematic of Auresia’s golden-era styled reggae, reaching back to the 1970’s, melodica and all- though she adds in a little contemporary influence, her sweet, soft voice becoming a little less so on a track like “What is Right.” A competent debut from a talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae.” – Erin MacLeod, Montreal Mirror, January 15-21, 2009.“I find Auresia's music to be uplifting and crafted. The unique mixture of styles leads to an enjoyable listening experience. Her ethereal vocals and well placed arrangements are a breath of fresh air in the modern reggae world.”- Dave Sturton, Dna Productions, Montreal, Quebec
For more on Auresia, please visit www.auresia.com
Influences, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Tanya Stevens, Sade, Bjork, Jill Scott, Queen Ifrika
SHAKIRA GALLERIES
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