MP3: Ane Brun - Balloon ranger
Ane Brun's first two albums failed to impress me - they're okay, but underwhelming considering the accolades afforded them. I'm not what it is, but they fail to resonate with me. However, the "Duets" album drastically changed my opinion and I found myself appreciating Ane in a whole new light. The more subdued production and the balance of other voices were just what I needed to hear I guess. So when Ane released a new live album recently, I was kind of excited to hear it. I'm not too big on live records unless they really change things up from the studio recording and since "Live in Scandinavia" is all-acoustic plus string quartet, it qualifies. Remember me saying the other day how The (International) Noise Conspiracy's "Live in Oslo" is my favorite record of theirs? The inclusion of the Jaga Jazzist horns on a few tracks is a big part of that. So yeah, Ane Brun live with strings - does it work? The answer is yes, very well indeed.
Buy "Live in Scandinavia": [click here]
Ane Brun - Balloon ranger (live)