Music : The Green World
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Binding: DVD Audio
EAN: 0676628822692
Format: Enhanced
Label: Silverline
Manufacturer: Silverline
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Silverline
Release Date: June 29, 2004
Sales Rank: 312308
Studio: Silverline
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The Green World is the Dar Williams of the 21st Century collecting the musical, inspirational and emotional elements she developed over the last three albums and taking them all one great musical step further. The songs on The Green World shine. Recorded in Woodstock and in New York City, Dar has added a new dimension to her work by using producer Stewart Lerman and a host of ace studio musicians. Their dramatic arrangements showcase not only her appealingly complex lyrics but also her growing musical and vocal maturity. Dar has added a new dimension to her recorded work.
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Like many of her contemporaries, folk-rocker Dar Williams seems weary of her road-tested, pared-down, fan-pleasing musical formula. Her last outing, 1997's End of the Summer, gave hints of her interest in a more instrumentally rich, highly produced, pop-leaning sound, but still maintained an earthy folk sensibility. On 2000's The Green World, Williams's guileless humor and stripped acoustic sound are replaced by shimmering electric guitars, heavy reverb, compact lyrics, and complex, layered percussion. Her steadfast fans may cry "sellout" initially, but by the third listen, they'll begin to sympathize. Yes, this new, polished sound seems to hang heavy on tracks such as "Calling the Moon," where an invasive Hammond organ and overbearing guitar nearly drown out the reedy plea of Williams's heartbreaking voice. And "After All," a wrenchingly introspective rumination, begs to be left in subtle simplicity. But songs like the mild-yet-infectious jaunt "Another Mystery," the passionately insistent lament "And a God Descended," and the gentle rock reverie "Playing to the Firmament" bear their lavish arrangements with grace and pride. --Sally Weinbach
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I have loved Dar from the beginning and this album is no exception. While it might have less of the humor that you will find in Honesty Room or Mortal City you will find hauntingly beautiful lyrics and honesty that is rarely found elsewhere. Like all people Dar is on an inward journey and it's easy to track it through her albums. This one is a favorite of mine from the uplifting "Playing to the Firmament" to the poignant "After All" while still capturing that endless spirit she exudes in "Another Mystery" and "I won't be your Yoko Ono". If you ever have the chance, she is amazing live!
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You won't be my Yoko Ono unless I deserve it? You won't gain a career and fame overnight from absolutely nothing? You won't leverage me to the hilt? I don't pretend to understand, but I suppose I'm not empowered enough.
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"The Green World" is one of my least favorite Dar Williams CDs. It's not as upbeat or interesting. The best song on the CD is "After All" about growing up. "It Happens Everyday" is about watching the neighborhood children's lives. The rest of the songs on this album are ok, but not worth writing about.
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I sat down in front of PBS on a Friday night and Dar Williams appeared on Soundstage. I listened to four songs and knew I was listening to someone extremely special. I purchased " The Green World" the next day and listened to it all day.The next day I bought her new album, "The Beauty of the Rain."
Haunting melodies and harmonies. Intelligent,heartfelt lyrics. It took me back 30 years to a dorm room with a copy of Joni Mitchell's "Blue" spinning over and over into the night as we fell asleep. Do yourself a huge favor and buy this album.
It will absolutely become one of your favorites. I'm only upset that I am just now (Nov 2004)finding out about this artist.
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I sat down in front of PBS on a Friday night and Dar Williams appeared on Soundstage. I listened to four songs and knew I was listening to someone extremely special. I purchased " The Green World" the next day and listened to it all day.The next day I bought her new album, "The Beauty of the Rain."
Haunting melodies and harmonies. Intelligent,heartfelt lyrics. It took me back 30 years to a dorm room with a copy of Joni Mitchell's "Blue" spinning over and over into the night as we fell asleep. Do yourself a huge favor and buy this album.
It will absolutely become one of your favorites. I'm only upset that I am just now (Nov 2004)finding out about this artist.
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