invisible_r Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I know nothing about him, except that bbc radio six keeps playing his song "heartbeats". I have been trying to find out what it's called for ages, it's such a beautiful song. very mellow , guitar-based ballad-type (sorry, my descriptions are rubbish!) . anyway, i'll try and find out more about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 from his website with some samples to listen to i think 27 year-old José González is a rising star in Scandinavia, with the world at his feet. Adored by legions of critics and punters alike, José‘s full debut single shot straight into the Swedish Top Ten. Now he’s being widely tipped as the ‘next big thing’ to emerge from Gothenburg in the wake of Soundtrack (Of Our Lives) - though José‘s music is a starkly intimate contrast to Sweden’s more gregarious rock exports. Relying simply on his own masterfully eloquent classical guitar and a voice that marries mature assuredness with poignant delicacy, José creates an inimitable sonic world whose allure is all but irresistible. His achingly emotional melodies and thought-provoking lyrics - all sung in perfect, crystalline English - combine in a manner at once familiar (think Nick Drake, Tim Buckley, Will Oldham) and exotic (shades of Brazilian Tropicalia, flamenco, even the odd vestigial trace of Pampas tango). From these disparate sources José has conjured a unique and bewitching signature that is all his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 heartbeats is a cover of an electric band with steel drums! crazy!! it's a gorgeous song. we have his album and it's lovely but extremely short!! only about 35 minutes lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 It is a gorgeous song, although I wasn't quite sure what he was singing about when I first heard it! Very mellow indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 heartbeats is a cover of an electric band with steel drums! crazy!! it's a gorgeous song. we have his album and it's lovely but extremely short!! only about 35 minutes lot! so would you reccommend it? i have it on my amazon wishlist for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 hard to say love, i'd say as long as you won't be disappointed by how short it is then yes. it's lovely and sweet and gentle, just like the single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted February 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 i bought the album yesterday, it is indeed lovely, very mellow and easy listening. i've only listened to it once so i have no faves yet , except for "heartbeats" of course! but gis, you were right, it is quite short, so a bit expensive perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 yeah, but probably something worth having anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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