that is one deadly slow pace. like if plasticine had a sound when you stretch it. if feels like hes watching the sound of his own voice. hearing and watching this is a trip.
Saw him live in Liverpool with the lads from the Splintered ukes and he was absolutely awsome.Great memories ,also Ged & I went back to Peter's house and had a few glasses of red wine to top it all off.Thats scousers for ya as if we hadn't had enough !
@IngtogBas @IngtogBas The French channel Arte tv had an interview with him a few days ago and you're right, he does actually talk that way (although with a broad Aussie accent).
@marinahcl I agree, accent is essential to a persons essences, obviously some songs are hard to be sung without the accention which is incorporated into the songs foundations but by the by as it is sung and flows graceful its beauty either way.
Yeah! Dr. Hannibal Lecter, as portrayed by (a much rejuvenated) Anthony Hopkins, singing a previously unknown Tom Waits song! That's as cool as it gets.
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Sounds fine to me. All good singers decide which voice to sing in to best present their music. Listen to very early Sinatra, amazingly he sings with an English accent, which was in vogue at that time. Only later did he adopt his laconic casual American style.
@aridal68 no I'm not saying it's odd that he performs the part well, and had he been an actor in a film about delta blues in the 30s, there would have been nothing to say on the topic other than amazing job. It's had to articulate exactly the point I want to make, but I suppose it's all about the question of how much of oneself a singer needs to put into the performance. There's no doubt this music is what he loves and he's doing it out of his passion for the genre and not to impress-cont below
starting was perfect. stoneking can be legend like tom waits but he has to correct himself about the middle part of the his songs cause he's like someone can't find motivation for next line of the song , that's difference between him and tom
(cont. from above) However he is singing in a style which came out of a specific place and time and while we are all influenced by the past, I find it odd to stick to the original style of delivery rather than evolve it into something else. None of this is a criticism of him; I'm just voicing my thoughts on the nature of influence and vintage style.
This is great music and I love the style, but doesn't anyone find it odd the singer putting on this old crackled voice and basically pretending to be someone totally other than he is? Sure all singing is a performance, but this feels like a bit of a sham (even though he does it brilliantly). Just wondering what others' views are on this?
Both of his parents were American but he was born in Australia, also if you hear him speak his voice really is that raspy and old sounding. So I really wouldn’t consider this to be some facade he’s putting on.
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it seems whenever a song is performed on jools holland is usually the best version
that is one deadly slow pace. like if plasticine had a sound when you stretch it. if feels like hes watching the sound of his own voice. hearing and watching this is a trip.
Awesome analysis @Johnny Riddim!
I don't know how they can all play so slowly, it is a haunting sound, a real lullaby.
40 BPM & yes it is slow.
Nice to see CW get the recognition he deserves!
why does this not have more views? I get chills everytime is see this, so good
Heaven has this guy on an endless loop
I saw him live in the Barbican about a year ago, and he tells the funniest stories in between songs. He's really worth seeing live.
Amazing ...
Drinking and listening to CW Stoneking. The guy is incredible, I am sure you can spread his voice like honey.
This tune is very addictive....can't stop listening.....
This guy is fantastic
One of the best concerts i've ever seen...This band, and especially this song is one of my "all time" favourites :-)
Wat een geweldige stem heeft die gast.
I really hope that he makes a new record soon, 6 years is too long
Imagine following that!!!
His performances give me the shivers every time.
so mournful...amazing
Saw him live in Liverpool with the lads from the Splintered ukes and he was absolutely awsome.Great memories ,also Ged & I went back to Peter's house and had a few glasses of red wine to top it all off.Thats scousers for ya as if we hadn't had enough !
just incredible...
absolutely fantastic.
Ganz groß und außergewöhnlich. Der SOund ist amazing und klasse anzuhören. Der nimmt dich mit auf eine Reise in die Dschungel Nacht. Klasse.
just saw him at Belladrum - absolutely superb.....
Sublime.
love this
2018 And I bought the vinyl LP Jungle Blues today. Still grand. Still emotive. Still inspiring.
Great song and performance.
My mate took me along to see CW for the first time on Monday in Cardiff. Great vibe.
I aint a bluesy guy but it was fantastic .
Just brilliant
gives me goosebumps saw this live on jools holland :)
seriously good stuff love it
sheer class.
Saw this on Jools, deadly!!!!!!
Beautiful fantastic attractif origineel !!!
perfetto!
just watched him at womad...best thing there....so original and such a funny guy!
This is so wonderful!:O)
Different, unique, a breath of fresh air..
Nice song (lullaby song) from this adventurous singer.
@IngtogBas @IngtogBas The French channel Arte tv had an interview with him a few days ago and you're right, he does actually talk that way (although with a broad Aussie accent).
Mine was 666's like; deserved, 'cause the hell of a great piece and mood it is.
fichissimo
@marinahcl I agree, accent is essential to a persons essences, obviously some songs are hard to be sung without the accention which is incorporated into the songs foundations but by the by as it is sung and flows graceful its beauty either way.
him good..
Yeah! Dr. Hannibal Lecter, as portrayed by (a much rejuvenated) Anthony Hopkins, singing a previously unknown Tom Waits song! That's as cool as it gets.
i reversed into his tour van once
Wrong character, right movie, brilliant comment.
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troppo fico
@SirLoinOfsteak85 Indeed he does! His stories about being a Voodoo Witch Doctors assistant were great (and hilarious) :)
O dam pokey lafarges cousin from Australia
where can i get a copy of mississippi and oiedmont blues from would rearly like one
Sounds fine to me. All good singers decide which voice to sing in to best present their music. Listen to very early Sinatra, amazingly he sings with an English accent, which was in vogue at that time. Only later did he adopt his laconic casual American style.
Does anyone know where i can get suits like his?
@aridal68 no I'm not saying it's odd that he performs the part well, and had he been an actor in a film about delta blues in the 30s, there would have been nothing to say on the topic other than amazing job. It's had to articulate exactly the point I want to make, but I suppose it's all about the question of how much of oneself a singer needs to put into the performance. There's no doubt this music is what he loves and he's doing it out of his passion for the genre and not to impress-cont below
@michellehayslip tobe fair bellowhead on thursday would run him a close second on star of womad or gogol bordello.........but i loved them all :)
git4884 I know this was like 8 years ago but you have great taste
he ain't pretending
@git4884 SNAP 100 times over! by far the star of womad!!!!
Can we get C.W. and Leon Redbone on a stage together please?
Anyone noticed he's got no front teeth here? Love it
@marinahcl Ever heard him talk ? It'll prove u wrong
He's got Buckley's chance.
@KTRAY hahaha completely dead on assessment.
Clint Eastwood?
starting was perfect. stoneking can be legend like tom waits but he has to correct himself about the middle part of the his songs cause he's like someone can't find motivation for next line of the song , that's difference between him and tom
He is every bit as good as Tom, style a big diferent, not lesser in my view.
(cont. from above) However he is singing in a style which came out of a specific place and time and while we are all influenced by the past, I find it odd to stick to the original style of delivery rather than evolve it into something else. None of this is a criticism of him; I'm just voicing my thoughts on the nature of influence and vintage style.
the horn player looks like bill oddie...
How slow...can you go..
vccw
This is great music and I love the style, but doesn't anyone find it odd the singer putting on this old crackled voice and basically pretending to be someone totally other than he is? Sure all singing is a performance, but this feels like a bit of a sham (even though he does it brilliantly). Just wondering what others' views are on this?
My opinion is that you don't have a grasp of the world of music and consider that anything retro is unacceptable.
Both of his parents were American but he was born in Australia, also if you hear him speak his voice really is that raspy and old sounding. So I really wouldn’t consider this to be some facade he’s putting on.
My mate took me along to see CW for the first time on Monday in Cardiff. Great vibe.
I aint a bluesy guy but it was fantastic .