Feist - The Reminder
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Free Music Review: skeptical at first
Hit: 5 Stars
My brother was the one who introduced me to Feist. He followed Leslie Feist's work with Broken Social Scene, admiring her musical talent and willingness to experiment. He started putting songs from Let It Die onto mix CDs for me. I loved the music; it was unlike anything I had ever heard before yet strangely nostalgic. A few months after becoming acquainted with "Mushaboom" and "Secret Heart," I learned that she was going to release a new CD- Feist-The Reminder. I anticipated this CD so much that I bought the first copy I came across without bothering to look at the price. I waited a little while to listen to it; I'm always wary when experiencing new music- I like to sample it first. Eventually, I popped the CD into my player and started shuffling through the songs. By the end of the CD, I had only come across 3 songs I had the patience to listen to. I felt completely let down- how could she disappoint like that? I couldn't understand what she was singing or figure out what some of the instruments were that were making those sounds I heard! I was reluctant to give up too quickly, however, and gave her another chance. After a few long drives in my car, a few more songs started to grow on me, like "Brandy Alexander." It wasn't until after I saw her in concert that I fully appreciated the artistry in Feist-The Reminder. Seeing the songs performed live with accompanying images and anecdotes was like an epiphany; it finally all made sense. Now I savor every song every time I listen to the album- songs that I usually skipped over, such as "The Park" and "The Limit to your Love." Each element in the album is basic and completely purposeful. Not too little piano, not too much guitar, just the right level of distortion-to my ears, this album is now nearly perfect. If you, like me, don't get it at first, give it some time- chances are you'll figure it out and you'll like what you hear.Free Music Review: Do Not Listen to Feist! (OK listen, but don't tell too many friends)
Hit: 5 Stars
Until a month ago, I had never heard of Feist, never been drawn to indie music, that I knew of, and was fairly bored by recent musical offerings. I guess I heard Feist on the radio first: "1234" it was. It is a very catchy tune which incorporates unusual changes and has a banjo! I then saw the video on YouTube and thought it was enchanting. Terrific choreography; charming young woman.
What seems rare to me about Feist in general is that she seems not to be infected by the cynicysm so prevalent in our culture. Her songs have layers of depth, her arrangements are surprising and interesting and then there is her voice. Feist manages to have more facinating nuances in her mouth than any other singer I know. And it is not simply the virtuosity displayed by many R&B or Soul singers who seem never to be content just to sing a line but must run it through a version of scales just to impress us with their vocal pyrotechnics.
What Feist does is magical. Her voice and phrasing are luscious and fresh.
My one fear is that Feist's originality will be infected by American culture and success. Far be it from me to tell an artist what to do, (and I really belive Fesit is an artist) but I hope she maintains some distance, stays in France and Canada, for example, and takes lots of time apart and permits herself to maintain health and perspective. My fears for her lead me to begin with the title, "Do not listen to Feist!" (OK, listen but don't tell too many of your friends). I get the sense from her work that it was created in a place seperate from the standard expectations of the studio and I just would hate to mess it up for her.
In sum, "The Reminder" and her previous work, "Let it Die" are the most intelligent and creative Cds I have bought in a decade.
Free Music Review: Utterly Enchanting, My Favorite Album of 2007
Hit: 5 Stars
I heard Feist's first album "Let It Die" just a few months before "The Reminder" came out. Let It Die was a masterpiece that established Feist as a legitimate and talented artist outside of her work with Broken Social Scene. The Reminder is a further step in that direction, and in my opinion, one of the best albums of 2007. Artfully crafted with a wide variety of instruments and musical arrangements, this album covers a vast array of topics such as childhood innocence, the fleeting feelings of love and loss, and modern womanhood. The tracks are all delivered with Feist's wistful, honeylike voice and pleasant, catchy musical arrangements that are truly unique among modern indie songstresses.
Feist currently occupies a musical domain that is entirely her own. She was a major member of the Canadian independent music collective Broken Social Scene, and has lived in France for the past several years. Formerly a punk singer in her teenage years, and now a Candian-French indie rock chanteuse. There's no perfect way to describe Feist; her unique style is best understood by listening to her albums. This has been one of the top sellers on Amazon for several months now. In ten years, I am certain that this will be considered one of the most relevant albums of this time period. Feist is changing the way people think about pop music. One of the top tags for this product is Bjork, and Feist has that same pioneering spirit, although she expresses it in a form much more accessible to listeners. Just buy this album - it'll be ten dollars well spent.
Free Music Review: Even Better than Let it Die!!
Hit: 5 Stars
I was introduced to Feist in 2004, while listening to an internet radio station, her song Mushaboom came on while I was in my dorm, doing homework...and I was stunned. Her voice is gorgeous, her music mesh inspires me (it's hard for me to place, sounds like classic longue, with folk but also subtle electronic touches). I immediately went to Rhapsody to hear the rest of her album. It was amazing; I'd never heard anything like it. I had to have it.
Now, three years later, she has another album. Of course, I had to check it out. I did something I used to swear I'd never do...I bought her album before I'd even listened to it, samples or anything...but I wasn't disappointed, at all! I listened to it all the way through the first listen (another thing which I usually don't do). This album, imo, is even better than Let it Die. Let it Die was a bit quieter, more melancholy (though, yes, this one is still low key), and I must admit...the last few songs on that album, I had to get used to. With the Reminder, I don't have to get used to any of the tracks...I found them all accessible right from the start...every track is amazing. The thing that moves me the most (besides Feist's voice) is the subtle touches that add to the song...a fret noise here, a little feedback or quiet distortion there...it really makes the album stand out.
If you liked the first album, you're almost sure to love this one even more!
Free Music Review: Whispering beauty!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
"The Reminder" by Canadian Alt/Folk songstress Feist, sounds like someone whispering sweet nothings into your ear. It is so delicate and lovely.
The mood is mostly sparse and downbeat, as on the jazzy/folk opening cut, the breezy, sophisticated "So sorry" which sets the pace for most of the disc.
Just as moving are the soft, piano tinkled "The water", the brilliant "Limit to your love" (with lovely harmonies and haunting strings), "How my heart behaves" (with lovely harmonizing in the chorus and tumbling piano sounds), the brooding, harp laden "Honey honey" (with its faint Eastern feel), and the almost hymnal "The park".
Raising the tempo a wee bit is the clap filled "Sea lion woman" which sounds like folk-meets-negro spirituals. It is a remake of the Nina Simone song "See-line woman". "1,2,3,4" is a snappy pop number. My CD comes with a bonus cut, the Chromeo remix of this song which is awesome! "Past in present" is a clap-filled song with a slight country feel. Also upbeat is catchy pop of "My moon my man" which is the most commercial sounding song here.
With moving, poetic lyrics, pianos and strings doing all kinds of wonderful things, this CD is an aural delight.