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  Quote doug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2005 at 3:37pm
I'm now convinced that Madeleine has a Sybil thing going on. I saw her a
year ago at the Mountain Winery and wrote to this forum at how hugely
disapointed I was in her performace. Angus' description is perfect.   
Someone named GYOMM, who claimed to be her wrote me a private
message. It said:

Dear Doug,
I really appreciate you writing to me. Thanks! I apologize for your not
having as good a time as you should have that night. I admit that it was
not a show I would ever boast about. Every artist goes through a few very
rough nights. And if I could make up every last one of them, I would!
If you decide to come to another show, I would be pleased if you'd come
back to meet me afterwards.
   Sincerely Yours,
madeleine

And yet I keep reading about bizarre behavior that goes way beyond a
"rough" night. You explain it Oh Mighty Webmaster. I suspect Angus' and
my frustration stems from people insisting its us, not her. Believe it, its
her! And not to throw stones, but what the hell is all the excitement about
anyway. Go listen to Patty Griffin. A great songwriter with an amazing
voice, a real gift.

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  Quote WebMaster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2005 at 10:28am
It's not my place to 'explain' Madeleine's behavior. Nor is it for me or any fan to approve or disapprove of her behavior. It is what it is.

As fans we have the choice of attending her performances or not, of buying her CDs or not. We can go from being fans to not being fans (or not being fans to being fans) based on our own criteria.

We can also voice our opinion on this forum (or other sites). All I ask is that we be civil about and not attack others for their opinion.

Obviously you and Angus were disappointed with Madeleine's performance. That's not something that can (or should) be argued about. Again it is what it is.

I respect your opinion and this bulletin board is an appropriate place to express it.

I actually prefer not to post on the bulletin board (except to present factual information). I do not view the bulletin board as my soap box. The bulletin board is for fans and all I try to do is keep the discussion civil

For all the US members, have a happy Thanksgiving and for everyone else enjoy the day.


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  Quote doug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2005 at 10:50am
You're right, Rich. I really don't mean to harp on this. She's playing at the
Concert for Kids here in SF in Dec. I'm gonna go. My wife won't. She's far
less forgiving. I was trying to turn her on to Madeleine that night at the
Winery. Anyway, I'm extremely curious to see if she is exactly the same,
meaning that different people see her differently, or she knocks me out
the way so many here have said she can do. I'd love to "come back and
meet her afterwards", but she wasn't real clear on how one might do that
so I'll settle for a great show. Happy Thanksgiving all.
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  Quote Edward Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 28 2005 at 2:10pm
Hi, I'm new to this forum but not to Madeleine's music. Talking about singing and playing abilities and studio tricks I'd like to share this with you:
http://www.kataweb.it/community/live/madeleine_peyroux/
It was recorded live in Rome on a radio studio at the beginning of 2005 when she was promoting Careless Love in Italy. Just Madeleine and her beloved guitar.
Hope you like it


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  Quote kobe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 29 2005 at 5:41am

Thanx Edward,

     This is a very nice clip. When the camera is right you can even see all the chordal changes that Ms. Madeleine is making. I see cheat sheets being printed everywhere. Thank you for sharing. If you haven't listened to the sound clip found under "Do you know what it means" in this forum, Please do. I think you'll like it. Thanx again

Ron Kobe

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  Quote Edward Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 29 2005 at 2:17pm
Hi Ron,
Thank you for your advice. I went to that site but I think the clip has moved. I couldn't find it. Thanx anyway.
Edward
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  Quote Don Clark Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 24 2005 at 5:01pm

As for dictionaries, they record usage, not definitional correctness.

As for unctuous, a working knowledge of English (or a little thought and research) will tell you that the word has its roots in the act of anointing: it also carries the sense of slipperiness and lubricity. "Unctuous with honey" is as rich a description of that sweet treat as one might ask for.

As for vocal quality live vs studio recorded, this artist is indeed able to present a complex vocal style with great and engaging success in live performance.

This link, which does work today, should give anyone who listens to it considerable pleasure.  If her instrument is sometimes uncertain, that is the risk that a real artist takes: to sing such gems without a safety net. She is to be applauded, as was (in another field) the equally electrifying Callas.

Live at The Living Room NY, 2004
http://wfuv.venaca.com/archive/4351.asx

And if she wasn't a serious and talented artist, she would hardly keep finding musicians of this quality to work with.

A Merry Christmas to all.



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