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| From | "Gene Good" <javagene@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Elliot Smith tribute |
| Date | Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:08:18 +0000 |
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Don't know what to make of this.Just read an article on Christopher
O'Riley's new project.He is the classical pianist who has done 2 albums of
Radiohead covers,both of which I ignored.But his new project has me somewhat
interested."Home to Oblivion:An Elliot Smith Tribute" is his latest coming
out.In the Chicago Tribune review of a recent concert comes this quote from
the pianist:"Smith is the most important songwriter since Cole
Porter".Pretty strong words.He draws from Elliot's entire carreer including
a Heatmiser song.In the review, here is the description of a couple
songs."On "Let's get last" the pianist's left hand wandered across the keys
.lonely notes hovering like snowflakes caught in the breeze."No life"
teetered between hope and despair,O'Riley signaling looming depression with
a series of deep ,hollow chords."
Anyone familiar with this artist?Is there a buzz on this? I thought it
sounded cool but I'm not sure what to think.
Gene
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