Jenny Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I just read about her in an issue of Entertainment Weekly. They gave her new album "The Reminder" a great review, so it piqued my interest and I checked her out. She's not a new artist (this is her third album), so here's a little info from Amazon and a couple of You Tube videos: Amazon.comFeist is the solo project of Canada's Leslie Feist, a prolific artist who has also played in one capacity or another with Broken Social Scene, Kings of Convenience and half a dozen other bands. The Reminder, her third release, comes from the same well of quiet, appealing songwriting, and delicate vocalizations that made 2004's Let It Die such a sweet treat. This one is a bit more hushed and ballad heavy, closer to Cat Power than Peaches (with whom Feist has also worked with in the past) but maintains an indie-minded blend of confessional pop, jazzy folk, and lo-fi torch songs. The comparatively upbeat single "My Moon My Man" splits her voice off into unexpected harmonies, just dissonant enough to stick in your head. It's hard to predict where her melodies are going to end up; "Brandy Alexander" starts with a simple snap-pulse, and gradually unfolds into a cathartic chorus of sweeping vocal overlays. Throughout, the record profits from a simple, unfussy aesthetic that keeps the production minimal and the emphasis squarely on Feist's cracking, wistful vibrato. Everything sounds deliberate, but not obsessed over, like an e-mailed wedding invitation. It's a low-pressure vibe, welcoming and content to linger. And linger you will. 1234 My Moon My Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I liked Mushaboom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I saw her on Conan last night. A little odd, but odd is good in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 It's different that what I normally listen to, but I thought it would be nice to put her name out there to illustrate that pop music is not just sung by slutty teens in low pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Or no panties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 here she is singing some great songs with Broken Social Scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 The loan sharks at sbc financial use one of her songs for their commercials. I must admit I am taken in by the sound of it, but not enough for a loan or to buy the whole album. Hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 "1,2,3,4" could be a nice song if I wouldn't have to think of iPods every time I hear it but I just listened to Mushaboom and I like it Feist on myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think a lot of songfactors would like Feist a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I like Feist and posted her "One Evening" video in video of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Carl managed to get some great info from the original composer of 1,2,3,4 as well as Feist herself. Very interesting story about how the song originated and evolved and became such a hit Check out the 1,2,3,4 SongFacts here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Listened to and love her ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I think I prefer her stuff with Broken Social Scene, because I like her songwriting better when it's really big and glorious and has a lot of instrumental backing. But she's good on her own too, I really like "1, 2, 3, 4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I thought it was a bdork video for "1,2,3,4." Anything that reminds me of bdork is off limits - I'm liable to get an ulcer. I guess it's just the "Gatekeeper" song that I like and even that was ruined when it's being used to hock hbsc loan-sharking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Björk's videos are among the greatest there are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 And that the video for 1-2-3-4 is phenomenal... it's all one shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I saw the new one this morning, no idea what it;s called... I didn't hear the song either... weird video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 And that the video for 1-2-3-4 is phenomenal... it's all one shot. So is Daft Punk's "Around The World" A lot of stuff is choreographed in one shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 (edited) ^ but let's not forget the best dance routine in Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" Edited November 18, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Christopher Walken is pretty kick ass in the Weapon of Choice video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 ^ also true or the fat guy in The Avalanches' "Since I left You" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I will have to check it out. I'm terribly fond of the OK Go treadmill video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Yeah, those are all cool artists. You know who's really cool? Feist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I watched her perform 1234 on SNL last night. Very much good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Yeah, those are all cool artists. You know who's really cool? Feist. subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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