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1.1 Sweet Is the Night1.2 Can't Get It Out of My Head1.3 Showdown1.4 Strange Magic1.5 Don't Bring Me Down1.6 Telephone Line1.7 Secret Messages1.8 Bluebird Is Dead1.9 From the End of the World1.10 Ordinary Dream |
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| | Description: | ELO songs were always coming on the radio when I was growing up. They were a reliable source of pleasure and fascination (except for "Fire On High" which scared the heck out of me). With this album of covers I wanted to get my hands deep into some of the massive '70's hits but I am also shining a light on some of the later work ("Ordinary Dream" from 2001's "Zoom" album, "Secret Messages" and "'From The End Of The World", both from the '80's).Thematically, I identify with the loneliness and alienation and the outerspace-iness in the songs I chose. (I have always felt like I am part alien, not fully belonging to or in this Earth world.) Sonically, ELO recordings are like an amusement park packed with fun musical games with layers and layers of varied, meticulous parts for your ears to explore; production curiosities; huge, gorgeous stacks of awe-inspiring vocal harmony puzzles. My task was to try and break all the things down and reconstruct them subtly until they felt like mine. Overall I stuck pretty close to the originals' structures while figuring out new ways to express or reference the unique and beloved ELO string arrangements. An orchestra would have been difficult or impossible for me to manage to record, nor did I think there was any point in trying to copy those parts as they originally were. Why not try to reimagine them within my zone of limitations? In some cases I transposed string parts onto guitars, or keyboards, and I even sung some of them (as in "Showdown" and "Bluebird Is Dead").Recording the album was a kind of complicated and drawn-out process since I was doing all of my tracks at home in my bedroom (drums and bass were done by Chris Anzalone and Ed Valauskas, respectively [in their own recording spaces]), and I kept running into technology problems that would frustrate me and slow me up. But eventually I got it all done. A labor of love. - Juliana"Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO" is a captivating tribute album in CD format by acclaimed indie rock artist Juliana Hatfield, released under the American Laundromat label. On this record, Hatfield reimagines and pays homage to the legendary Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), infusing their classic hits with her signature melodic sensibility and alternative flair. The album features fresh interpretations of beloved tracks such as "Don't Bring Me Down," "Telephone Line," and "Mr. Blue Sky," offering both nostalgia for longtime fans and discovery for new listeners. Juliana Hatfield has enjoyed a prolific career since her days with Blake Babies, earning critical acclaim for solo albums like "Become What You Are" and collaborations with acts like The Lemonheads. Her ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with infectious melodies has made her an enduring figure in alternative music circles. American Laundromat Records is renowned for its dedication to high-quality releases from respected indie artists, often focusing on unique tribute projects that celebrate musical legacies. | | | No. of tracks: |
10 |
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616011914863 |
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