Raising Sand
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Free Music Review: A TIMELESS SOUL MOVING EXPERIENCE * OUTSTANDING * PHENOMENAL* & TRULY EXTRAORDINARY! DESERVES A GRAMMY
Hit: 5 Stars
The mysteriously sublime fascinating energy, stellar vocal quality and amazing musical delivery ROBERT PLANT and ALISON KRAUSS have created IS RAISING SAND. A tribute to rock and roots music, delivering heart and soul moving range, the songs and the care in creating an outstanding musical experience is all too evident. You can "feel" their care, heart and soul in the music.
This CD cannot be pinned down to one single genre because it bridges and interconnects rock, blue grass, country, R & B, and even a distinct quality with each song that is entirely unique. PLANT and KRAUSS' voices are extraordinary. The interplay between them creates a moving, exciting EXPERIENCE.
The WAY they sing grabbed my heart. They exude a depth and passion that stirred me at my core. Their extraordinary & rare qualities makes this music timeless.
ROBERT PLANT IS TRULY OUTSTANDING - his passionate delivery is nothing shourt of soul stirring. While I don't like to single out specific songs because the album as a whole is a statement of collaborative genius, I was especially moved by how he sang "Please Read the Letter". There are parts of the song towards the end that you can hear his 1970's fascinating style. He's still got that one-of-a-kind magic and its deeper, richer, at its pinnacle.
ALISON KRAUSS HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL - it is rare indeed to experience so much range. To sum it up in three words, RAISING SAND is RICH, DEEP AND EXTRAORDINARY. I was especially moved by her voice and energy in "Trampled Rose" - ironically, the incredible song has a "Kashmir-esque" quality to it. It is HIGHLY ORIGINAL and PHENOMENAL.
The instrumental music is soul stirring.
ROBERT AND ALISON, THANK YOU FOR MAKING MUSIC THAT MOVES THE SOUL. I am thrilled and ecstatic for you - who deserve as much joy as this CD is sure to bring millions. You both deserve a GRAMMY for this CD - 10 Stars!
Whole lotta love,
Barb
[Tech Update] The MP3 of the full album downloads perfectly with Amazon's music downloader. The quality of the MP3 is EXCELLENT. WELL WORTH the small download fee.
Free Music Review: been waiting such a long time for this
Hit: 5 Stars
Amazon classifies this under genres Rock, General, Pop Rock, Bluegrass, Country, and Folk...all on one eclectic album! On the whole I wouldn't look for this under Rock, but the 1st song "Rich Woman" really does gently rock, slide, and reverberate you. (From my poem to R: "A splendid singing duet in 'Evermore' legend, portamento; Blish he'd do more twosomes, silken alchemy blended!, grazioso; Purrhaps if we're nice and say pul-ease "yeh yeh" Hon, dolcissimo; Nuance voice sweet music as lute and chocolate mousse, yum!") And he's done it...a collaboration with Alison! I thought maybe R's voice would turn a little country here, but not all. R's voice is ageless beautiful tones; and Alison is enchanted wistful longing. Beauty on the outside and beauty that moves to the inside. R's sign Leo has a penchant for what to them may be exotic or away from the usual digs. 'Killing The Blues' is atmospherically country; 'Sister Rosetta' is folksy with a warm Spanish lull; 'Polly Come Home' is haunting and melting; 'Gone Gone Gone' is a toe-tapping 60's pop ride with some 'well well well' and 'yeah yeah yeah' Robertisms, and Alison complements him perfectly; 'Through The Morning' is predominantly Alison's bluegrass, with R, & bubbling guitar; 'Please Read The Letter' has deep musical undertones, R's crisp lyrics and "Baby" swooning improvs which I love; 'Trampled Rose' shows off Alison's range and to me has a Celtic transcendent synergy or perhaps an oriental flare; 'Fortune Teller's' delta blues highlights R's rock verve, and are those tom toms I hear; 'Stick With Me Baby' is understated smoothness every step of the way; 'Nothin' " shows off the band's skillful versatility and full surround sound with rock guitar, tamborine, banjo, and fiddle, & Robert's voice is light and sensual. 'Let Your Loss' is Alison's porch-swingin' country; 'Your Long Journey's' commingle harmony gives me *g*o*o*s*e*b*u*m*p*s*. As an aspiring songwriter, this is worth the trip down south!
Free Music Review: A modern classic
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm not sure what a "modern classic" really is. In fact, I'm not even sure it's an appropriate description for this album, since most of the songs on here were written a few decades ago. Even the production, thanks to T. Bone Burnett, seems (intentionally and beautifully) dated. As for Krauss and Plant's singing...well, let's just say there's something etheral there, something primitive, something that strikes a hidden chord in your soul and plucks your heartstrings.
It took me a while to get around to purchasing this record. I am neither a Robert Plant nor Alison Krauss fan, though I have long respected both artists as musical innovators (Krauss, especially, has been on the periphery of my radar, as I lean more towards the alternative country scene; Zeppelin, of course, is pretty much a mainstay on classic rock radio, which I listen to as much as I can). What first attracted me to this record was "Trampled Rose;" I have been a Tom Waits fan for a while now, and am always intrigued when someone has the guts to cover one of his tunes. Still, I put the album off.
Now that I have finally purchased it and listened to it, I'm glad I caved in. The album is a wonder. Its songs deal with woe and sorrow, and the vocals/production are designed to enhance that feeling of misery. Even the uptempo Everly Brothers remake conceals a dark heart. The sorrow is half the attraction--it's there, but it never fully overwhelms you, which means you can listen to this album in one long sitting (as I did) and not become overly depressed. Part of what keeps even the most sorrowful tunes bouyant is the interplay between Plant and Krauss; the Zeppelin frontman restrains himself, while the bluegrass songstress cuts loose. It's an intricate dance that producer Burnett captures in all its glory. RAISING SANDS is a must-have for music lovers. It's unique in today's musical landscape, and stands as a testament to what great musicians can do with great songs.
Free Music Review: Contrasts Complement Each Other
Hit: 5 Stars
Robert Plant fans best forget the heavy Led and embrace the light Zeppelin as their man collaborates with bluegrass star Alison Krauss for a surprising set of mellow-to-upbeat songs that, after repeated listening, grow on you. Krauss's voice was new to me -- but, to my surprise, Plant's distinctive voice was, too, despite the fact that I'd heard his rocking tunes many a time. You see, it's like this: here Plant slows down, puts his cowboy boots up, and sings the blues, a little country, and even some early 60's rock and roll. Can you say "eclectic"?
Among the covers from the past are such diverse numbers as Gene Clark's 1969 wailer, "Polly Come Home," the Everly Brother's 1964 sock-hop rocker "Gone, Gone, Gone," and Tom Waits's mellow romancer from 1960, "Stick with Me Baby."
Although there are a few upbeat numbers like the opening track from 1955, "Rich Woman," and the aforementioned Everly Brothers piece, this album is for the mellow-minded who like to relax with their music by taking a rich, oaky glass of red wine in a dark room and sinking into the couch as it plays. Or, if you will, a hot cup of coffee to the same couch on a Sunday morn when the kids are out and the spouse on an errand. Sip it in, in other words, and swirl.
Remarkably, despite being from different planets, Plant's voice and Krauss's complement each other. Best of all is the glue that holds bluegrass star and rock and roller together -- T Bone Burnett (producer) and his band, the Blue Glow. They are technically and artistically perfect in putting new wrinkles in this mix of covers and new music.
If you're a Robert Plant fan who's set in your hard-rocking ways, pass. If you have an open mind and admire a singer willing to take chances and extend himself (with a talented singer/fiddler in her own right, Ms. Krauss), buy and savor it slowly.
Free Music Review: Killer CD, Killer Live Concert
Hit: 5 Stars
For nearly 40 year I have been a total fan of Robert Plant, particularly from his Led Zeppelin years. So I was already primed to explore the melding of two amazing voices on this groundbreaking CD. With her creamy, angelic voice, Alison has blended perfectly with Robert's powerful rock god delivery in the most brilliant collaboration I have heard. Ever.
I saw them in concert this past Saturday at Lake Tahoe, and along with over 5,000 other roaringly appreciative fans, was stunned and thrilled with the incredible mastery of these artists and their band. The percussionist Jay Bellerose was a non stop locomotive driving the concert. His energy was jaw dropping. Prowling and owning the stage like the king lion that he is, Robert sang his face off as he rocked out the audience with his stunning set, including "Fortune Teller"; guitar shredding "Nothin'" and another whose title escapes me. He even wailed a little bit which made the audience go nuts! Alison, who stands nearly motionless with such quiet poise on stage delivered chills to the breathless audience as she howled on "Trampled Rose". Even the outdoor venue and less than perfect speakers couldn't dampen her triumph. The mastermind of this collaboration T-Bone Burnett blew us away with his killer guitar performances. Backing up Robert on country or his hard rock songs the band proved that there were no absolutely zero limits to their musicianship. You could see they were having a blast.
Their encore set included the LZ song "When the Levee Breaks" and closed the show with a real hit of nostalgia. Hearing sounds of LZ coming from tailgate parties after the show I was real happy to hear "Whole Lotta Love" which is what Robert always inspires in me. I appreciate this CD even more after seeing them in such an primo concert. Alison Krauss is wonderful. Robert Plant RULES.