Topic: I like the remixed 2018 White Album (Read 10567 times)

Loco Mo · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2018, 09:26:43 PM »

Hello: I've had this song going through my head for days. In fact, I was singing it out loud at the grocery store this afternoon. It just kept slipping out. It's insane how a melody can do that to you.

Shaking my head doesn't shake it.

Fab4Fan · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2018, 03:09:59 PM »

After one listen, Helter Skelter is by far the most dramatically improved track of the entire Lp, imo. Overall, just as with Pepper, the sound is much cleaner and brighter - which I like.

So far, the downside for me is that some of the mixes are not as good as the originals. For instance, on Bungalow Bill, the intro guitar is so low I had to turn the volume to max just to hear it and then had my ears blown out when the vocals began. Was the low mix just a product of my system or have any of you experienced the same thing? The reason I ask is that I haven’t heard anyone else mention this. Also, the mix of Cry Baby Cry is not good, imo.

Overall, I really like the release but can’t figure out why some of the remixed tracks sound inferior while others sound so much improved...

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #22 on:** December 18, 2018, 06:51:50 AM »

Quote from: Loco Mo on December 15, 2018, 09:26:43 PM

Hello: I've had this song going through my head for days. In fact, I was singing it out loud at the grocery store this afternoon. It just kept slipping out. It's insane how a melody can do that to you.

Shaking my head doesn't shake it.

Well, Loco, it's a sweet melody. It's one of my favorite songs on the album.

Loco Mo · « **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2018, 10:10:53 PM »

Has anyone here listened to the cover of the White Album by Morgan James?

I just started listening to it this morning and I am finding it very interesting. I like her cover of USSR, mainly because I like how her voice sounds on it. BTW, I think it's okay for other artists to interpret the Beatles. I used to be a purist but I now believe the Beatles are meant to be covered by myriad artists. Others may help coax out the hidden beauties in some of their pieces. For example, I very much like her version of "Good Night." Maybe it's a woman's soft touch, I don't know.

The album runs for about an hour and 21 minutes so I still have a lot of listening to do. (I peeked ahead to see what she did with Revolution 9 - not much but okay considering the complexity of the piece.)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW0Fy88ilEs" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW0Fy88ilEs</a>

Loco Mo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2019, 01:09:45 AM »

Seems like this thread suddenly died.

Is it because I asked if anyone listened to the White Album as interpreted by Morgan James?

Was this inquiry really that offensive?

nimrod · « **Reply #25 on:** January 08, 2019, 12:41:26 PM »

Quote from: Loco Mo on January 08, 2019, 01:09:45 AM

Seems like this thread suddenly died.

Is it because I asked if anyone listened to the White Album as interpreted by Morgan James?

Was this inquiry really that offensive?

Hi Loco
I got as far as the end of USSR and gave up, it sounded like Karaoke to my ears, hate drum machines..........

Loco Mo · « **Reply #26 on:** January 08, 2019, 11:36:32 PM »

nimrod: I listened to Morgan James up to about Bungalow Bill and then I just had to switch to the Beatles. It's like I always end up wanting to hear the Beatles and no one else sing their songs. I don't know what it is but there is a definite quality that is unique to how they render and perform their compositions. No one can touch them.

I don't know - are their songs untouchable?

BTW: I wasn't trying to sell anyone on Ms. James but I was interested in hearing people's reactions to her. I noticed that she sings these songs effortlessly and very confidently. I guess she thinks she's quite good - and maybe she is. I don't really know.

nimrod · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2019, 04:42:38 AM »

Quote from: Loco Mo on January 08, 2019, 11:36:32 PM

nimrod: I listened to Morgan James up to about Bungalow Bill and then I just had to switch to the Beatles. It's like I always end up wanting to hear the Beatles and no one else sing their songs. I don't know what it is but there is a definite quality that is unique to how they render and perform their compositions. No one can touch them.

I don't know - are their songs untouchable?

BTW: I wasn't trying to sell anyone on Ms. James but I was interested in hearing people's reactions to her. I noticed that she sings these songs effortlessly and very confidently. I guess she thinks she's quite good - and maybe she is. I don't really know.

Ohh look, she's ok, nothing special though imo, as I say though as soon as I hear a programmed drum machine and Bass Im out

I like Susanah Hoffs singing Beatle songs, I had a big crush on here when she was a bangle

Moogmodule · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2019, 12:39:17 PM »

Quote from: Loco Mo on January 08, 2019, 01:09:45 AM

Seems like this thread suddenly died.

Is it because I asked if anyone listened to the White Album as interpreted by Morgan James?

Was this inquiry really that offensive?

She has a really good voice. But I agree with Nim that the backing has a processed, slightly sterile quality to it. It’s an interesting project for her though. It’s always hard for any artist to be directly contrasted with the Beatles.

Mr Mustard · « **Reply #29 on:** January 10, 2019, 01:12:33 AM »

I'm enjoying it. She has a sexy voice and is very pretty, so nice to listen to and look at. Her strident, smoky voice is ideal for Happiness Is A Warm Gun (that's where I'm up to as I type this). But any one artist trying to cover the whole album is facing a mighty uphill task. The appeal of The White Album is its sprawling hotchpotch of contrasting vocal styles, musical genres and thematic arrangements. Morgan James can only be Morgan James; you'd need a musical chameleon to handle all the facets in succession.

Wouldn't have occurred to me that it was a programmed drum machine playing along had nimrod not mentioned this. To me it's music doing what music always does for my ears...supports and provides a background for the vocals. I never gave any thought to who or what is actually playing. I'd have assumed some anonymous session musicians hidden away in the darkness behind a screen if I'd stopped to consider.

nimrod · « **Reply #30 on:** January 10, 2019, 02:13:14 AM »

Quote from: Mr Mustard on January 10, 2019, 01:12:33 AM

I'm enjoying it. She has a sexy voice and is very pretty, so nice to listen to and look at. Her strident, smoky voice is ideal for Happiness Is A Warm Gun (that's where I'm up to as I type this). But any one artist trying to cover the whole album is facing a mighty uphill task. The appeal of The White Album is its sprawling hotchpotch of contrasting vocal styles, musical genres and thematic arrangements. Morgan James can only be Morgan James; you'd need a musical chameleon to handle all the facets in succession.

Wouldn't have occurred to me that it was a programmed drum machine playing along had nimrod not mentioned this. To me it's music doing what music always does for my ears...supports and provides a background for the vocals. I never gave any thought to who or what is actually playing. I'd have assumed some anonymous session musicians hidden away in the darkness behind a screen if I'd stopped to consider.

Its amazing how were all different My M, when I listen to music I listen to all the parts, Drums, Bass, sometimes I need 3 or 4 listens to analyse whether I like it and wether my brain approves of things, for example I always thought Bill Wyman was a very boring Bass player. Solid, but boring.

Loco Mo · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2019, 03:10:36 PM »

I haven't listened to the entire James version yet. I want to but I've put it on hold. I'm trying to listen to a bunch of Lennon stuff right now.

I liked the movie "Across the Universe" with all those Beatles songs sung by different artists. So, yes, I think it's okay for other singers to sing the Beatles stuff, too.

Loco Mo · « **Reply #32 on:** February 08, 2019, 12:58:11 AM »

I just want to clarify. The White Album was a bunch of crap.

Sorry about that. I'm just being honest. I've got some "truth serum" in me right now and I can't help but speak truth.

Have a good night.

nimrod · « **Reply #33 on:** February 08, 2019, 02:33:15 AM »

Quote from: Loco Mo on February 08, 2019, 12:58:11 AM

I just want to clarify. The White Album was a bunch of crap.

Sorry about that. I'm just being honest. I've got some "truth serum" in me right now and I can't help but speak truth.

Have a good night.

But Loco, in November you said this;

I've been listening to the album and I am amazed and exhausted! There is so much to listen to. I'm totally addicted to it. I have to take breaks here and there because I don't want to lose focus by their songs turning into mindless background music just because my attention span weakens.

So - for now - I will withhold song comments but as I make them I will add them to this thread.

I think my favorites are: I'm so tired; Mother Nature's Son; Cry baby cry; Yer Blues; Dear Prudence; and Glass Onion. All the songs are good though and the sessions outtakes and Esher demos are so interesting!!

Im confused

Loco Mo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 08, 2019, 10:58:26 PM »

nimrod:

Quote

I'm confused

So am I. I'm not called "Loco" for no reason! I'm sorry. I was under the influence for two nights in a row and when I am, I start talking crazy. I'm suffering from "post-post remorse" right now.

Please ignore my posts of February 7th, 2019. Thank you.

My God! I even said I liked Yoko last night, didn't I?

KelMar · « **Reply #35 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:21:15 PM »

Take care of yourself, Loco. Milk and cookies every night.

nimrod · « **Reply #36 on:** February 08, 2019, 11:26:55 PM »

Quote from: In My Life on February 08, 2019, 11:21:15 PM

Take care of yourself, Loco. Milk and cookies every night.

and lay of the sauce

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #37 on:** February 09, 2019, 01:55:55 AM »

Quote from: nimrod on February 08, 2019, 11:26:55 PM

and lay of the sauce

https://youtu.be/V12FuCX9xJM

Loco Mo · « **Reply #38 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:46:24 PM »

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Loco Mo · « **Reply #39 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:56:26 PM »

Hello: I'm sorry but I can't stop jigging to Drunken Sailor. I've been dancing around me apartment with me hands behind me back. But - what's this about the Captain's daughter? Is this to be part of me cure??

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