[RMCF]

I have just heard an advert for her new album.

Now, I realise I will get people saying that I don't need to listen to her or that I can turn the radio over, but God she is as dull as dishwater.

I know we all have different musical tastes, but the way she was marketed when she appeared on the scene meant that her album was bought by thousands who probably never listen to it now (my opinion anyway).

She was a bit like Dido. It was an album that loads of people felt they had to own, and is probably in so many collections gathering dust.

Now I am sure that Norah Jones is a very talented artist/musician, but the stuff she sings is just SO DULL. Its like she could do it in her sleep. Everything sounds the same. Wine bar music.

Anybody agree? Or does anyone want to rip my argument to bits !!

[unique]

her first album on blue note was really great. part of her success was down to her cd being sold thru starbucks stores in the states, and thru the word of mouth that created. she also kept is quite that her dad is ravi shankar (her full name is norah jones shankar)

a lot of people like mellow relaxing music, to play whilst doing the cleaning, or office work etc, there's a place for all sorts of music. i wouldn't categorise her in the same way as dido as her sound is more natural and less commercial

i saw her play live in prince's paisley park studios a few years back, when her cd was just out, but long before her grammy success or her cd had came out in the uk. it was a very intimate and relaxed show, and i went back home telling people how great she was. she reminded me of when i saw alicia keys play paisley park a year or two before, when she hadn't released any records. i told everyone to watch out for her as i knew she would be big, and afterwards she also got her grammies. the night i saw norah jones was particularly good as after her set prince played the only accoustic show he has ever played, just him and the accoustic guitar with no band. i always wanted him to do unplugged, but this was way better, much more intimate, and he didn't play any hits cuz there were no cameras or audience at home to play up to

[EricHitchmo]

I agree, TOTALLY boring. Listen to the incredible shelby Lynne instead.

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by unique

her first album on blue note was really great. part of her success was down to her cd being sold thru starbucks stores in the states, and thru the word of mouth that created. she also kept is quite that her dad is ravi shankar (her full name is norah jones shankar)

a lot of people like mellow relaxing music, to play whilst doing the cleaning, or office work etc, there's a place for all sorts of music. i wouldn't categorise her in the same way as dido as her sound is more natural and less commercial

i saw her play live in prince's paisley park studios a few years back, when her cd was just out, but long before her grammy success or her cd had came out in the uk. it was a very intimate and relaxed show, and i went back home telling people how great she was. she reminded me of when i saw alicia keys play paisley park a year or two before, when she hadn't released any records. i told everyone to watch out for her as i knew she would be big, and afterwards she also got her grammies. the night i saw norah jones was particularly good as after her set prince played the only accoustic show he has ever played, just him and the accoustic guitar with no band. i always wanted him to do unplugged, but this was way better, much more intimate, and he didn't play any hits cuz there were no cameras or audience at home to play up to

unique,

you must have good contacts to get entry to that show !!

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by EricHitchmo

I agree, TOTALLY boring. Listen to the incredible shelby Lynne instead.

I think that Diana Krall does the Norah Jones thing much better. And for some reason, not as irritating. Less sugar on the songs !!

[unique]

Originally Posted by RMCF

unique,

you must have good contacts to get entry to that show !!

i have some good contacts, but a lot of it is timing, luck and will and ability to drop things at a moments notice to travel 100s or 1000s of miles to attend an invite only or very limited entry event

prince opened his studio complex (4 recording studios, 1 video studio, a cut down "arena" area, and a smaller club area, plus offices etc etc) 3 years in a row to a limited number of fans, each year was differrent. the first couple he did big shows elsewhere in town, but had guests play in his studio, many up and coming names or even well known ones, but the third he played 7 nites in a row playing a completly different set and style each nite (rock nite, accoustic guitar, piano nite, funk jam party, normal show etc) with guests opening for him. he would also jump onstage and jam with the guests, it was very laid back. one nite on his birthday macy gray did a live show in the small club area, other times were eryka badu, common, the time, nikka costa, maceo parker, and even george clinton turned up (he was wasted). another year he did 3 main shows in mpls and had afterparties at his studio, where he jammed literally till dawn. right now he has his club and resturant in vegas, after the main show he invites people to the resturaunt next door and jams till past 5am

i've been lucky to get on tv shows like tfi friday and the tube, and meet people like paul macartney, robbie williams, chaka khan, george benson, etc, by knowing the right people. i was watching tfi on friday and the next i was on the live show, and the following day at another tv show meeting a beatle and robbie williams. getting friendly with staff, techs, security also helps, and as i result i've been in the studio with prince in a 2 hour conversation, and even helped him organise an afterparty for fans in london, where he and his dj and crew attended. i also was asked to setup shows for one of his ex band members (who sang with him in vegas last week) but settled for djing for him in london, where he had a few ex james brown band members play and jam with him (they now play with maceo parker, who is part of princes live band), that was pretty cool. the bass player was on the record of one nation under a groove, one of the worlds funkiest basslines

btw, from what i've heard, prince's new album is going to be a rock/guitar album. he's covered a mashup/medley of all along the watchtower mixed with because of you, the foo fighters (ironically he complained about them covering a few of his songs as b sides and live) song, which is pretty damn good. he's playing the superbowl on sunday so hopefully he'll turn the guitars up to 11

[Tejstar]

Bah, to all you Norah bashers. I actually think she's great for what she does and especially looking forward to the third album given she penned it herself!

[Seth Gecko]

Originally Posted by Tejstar

Bah, to all you Norah bashers. I actually think she's great for what she does and especially looking forward to the third album given she penned it herself!

I personally like her - the concert she played at the Apollo was really good. But the bottom line is music and movie etc. are all about personal taste - one man's meat and all that.

The OP may dislike Norah, but may like Eminem for example. I personally would love to see Eminem - hanging from a rope with a broken neck is my personal preference. (Yes I really dislike him).

[unique]

Originally Posted by Seth Gecko

I personally like her - the concert she played at the Apollo was really good. But the bottom line is music and movie etc. are all about personal taste - one man's meat and all that.

The OP may dislike Norah, but may like Eminem for example. I personally would love to see Eminem - hanging from a rope with a broken neck is my personal preference. (Yes I really dislike him).

you should have saw eminem on tour then, because he hung himself live on stage. it would have been right up your street!

[Seth Gecko]

Originally Posted by unique

you should have saw eminem on tour then, because he hung himself live on stage. it would have been right up your street!

It's the coming back on stage afterwards that is the problem. Or continuing to breathe for that matter.

[joffy1780]

I suppose your entitled to your opinion,but I have to say I lover her stuff.I think one of the main differences between her and Dido,is that Norah can actually sing,oh and play .

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by Seth Gecko

I personally like her - the concert she played at the Apollo was really good. But the bottom line is music and movie etc. are all about personal taste - one man's meat and all that.

The OP may dislike Norah, but may like Eminem for example. I personally would love to see Eminem - hanging from a rope with a broken neck is my personal preference. (Yes I really dislike him).

No, I agree totally with you about Eminem !! (but I get your point).

[overkill]

Originally Posted by Seth Gecko

It's the coming back on stage afterwards that is the problem. Or continuing to breathe for that matter.

Can't argue with that.

Agree with RMCF about Norah Jones though. Boooooooooooooooooring!

i have a big soft soft spot for her. Enjoyed her first two Cd's though my only gripe is not with Nora. is with the recording process. Speshly noticeable in the second CD where when i listen its like all the nobs and switches were set on zero i want to whack the the treble round and put a bit of bass into it it all sounds so flat.