Open Season for 'Feist'
Geraldine Guzman
Issue date: 9/20/06 Section: Entertainment
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Living out of a suitcase is nothing new to Leslie Feist, started her musical career in a punk band that played its first gig opening for the Ramones, then spent the proceeding five years touring the country, a whirlwind beginning that shredded Feist's vocal chords and nearly ended her life as a singer before it even really had a chance to get off the ground. She fought her way back, though, regaining her voice and switching to a more delicate pop sound for herself.
The Canadian songstress, who's 2004 solo release Let it Die made her a household name here and abroad, has been touring for the past two years and shows no signs of settling down anytime soon.
After enjoying a quick respite in Paris to work on her new record, Feist geared up for a summer that split between touring and hopping planes back to France to mix new material whenever she can grab a moment from her North American dates.
Luckily we can still enjoy Feist soulful music. Feist's new record Open Season Released in April 2006, is a collection remixes, interpretations, collaborations and other songs. To be more specific, Open Season features demo and acoustic versions of songs on Let it Die as well as remixes, collaborations, and some brand new tracks that didn't make the cut for her last release, according to Chart Attack. The album's remixes features contributions by Canadian rapper K-os and indie band the Postal Service.
The intriguing Open Season plays with straight through with "Mushaboom"- a highlight of Let It Die- given no less than four separate treatments, each diverse enough to retain interest. Also of note is the gorgeous "Snow Lion", a tune that did not make the previous album, and an engaging tune of "Inside and Out." The highlight of the album is most definitely "Mushaboom" an upbeat, extremely fun song that contagiously sticks in listeners mind longer after the song ends. Another brilliant remix is the "Lonely Lonely" with a Frisbee'd tag.
The album is a rich mix of emotion, melody and vocals- a combination that culminates in just the right fashion to create a most valuable and appreciated listening experience. Slower songs on the album complement Feist's touchy and soulful voice. Her vocals are riddled with emotion, as evidenced by the beautiful lyrics exhibited on the albums title track.
Feist like many other talented female vocalist, takes risks. Her album, though full of original songs also feature incredibly note-writing covers. Her spin on the Bee Gees classic "Inside and Out" is a smart and skilled remix.
The Canadian songstress, who's 2004 solo release Let it Die made her a household name here and abroad, has been touring for the past two years and shows no signs of settling down anytime soon.
After enjoying a quick respite in Paris to work on her new record, Feist geared up for a summer that split between touring and hopping planes back to France to mix new material whenever she can grab a moment from her North American dates.
Luckily we can still enjoy Feist soulful music. Feist's new record Open Season Released in April 2006, is a collection remixes, interpretations, collaborations and other songs. To be more specific, Open Season features demo and acoustic versions of songs on Let it Die as well as remixes, collaborations, and some brand new tracks that didn't make the cut for her last release, according to Chart Attack. The album's remixes features contributions by Canadian rapper K-os and indie band the Postal Service.
The intriguing Open Season plays with straight through with "Mushaboom"- a highlight of Let It Die- given no less than four separate treatments, each diverse enough to retain interest. Also of note is the gorgeous "Snow Lion", a tune that did not make the previous album, and an engaging tune of "Inside and Out." The highlight of the album is most definitely "Mushaboom" an upbeat, extremely fun song that contagiously sticks in listeners mind longer after the song ends. Another brilliant remix is the "Lonely Lonely" with a Frisbee'd tag.
The album is a rich mix of emotion, melody and vocals- a combination that culminates in just the right fashion to create a most valuable and appreciated listening experience. Slower songs on the album complement Feist's touchy and soulful voice. Her vocals are riddled with emotion, as evidenced by the beautiful lyrics exhibited on the albums title track.
Feist like many other talented female vocalist, takes risks. Her album, though full of original songs also feature incredibly note-writing covers. Her spin on the Bee Gees classic "Inside and Out" is a smart and skilled remix.
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