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ANTONY AND THE JOHNSONS- I am A Bird Now
Once in a while, an artist comes along who is able to create music so bold and powerful that people are forced to sit up and take notice. Antony, along with his talented band The Johnsons, is no doubt such an artist. Most often accompanied by somber piano arrangements, a choir of backing vocalists, and dramatic stringed instrumentation, Antony’s unmistakably intense androgynous voice is comparable to other unique vocalists such as Nina Simone, Bryan Ferry, Klaus Nomi, and Rufus Wainwright (who makes a cameo appearance on “What Can I Do?”). Antony’s ability to deliver his melancholic songs with such unflinching displays of passion and fervour is so rare that he has been known to leave those audiences lucky enough to witness one of his rare live appearances speechless and weeping tears of joy in their seats. His second full length “I Am a Bird Now” features an impressive cast of musicians including guest spots by longtime Antony supporter Lou Reed, out-folk visionary Devendra Banhart, Julia Yasuda, and Boy George. For the very first time, Antony and the Johnsons are set to play live in Vancouver March 6th at the Media Club, which is sure to be an intimate and memorable evening not to be missed.
CD/LP 16.98 |
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