jlsc-ifc6-reviewer-90-Christina

ARTIST & SONG	COMMENTS
02-Nancy G. In My Room by Brian Wilson	What a lovely interpretation! Nancy, this is really good and so very inspiring. You've made this song your own, imprinting your unique style on it. I hope it's part of your set in any gigs you do.Simply wonderful.
03-Markus Lullaby by Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan	Markus, this is a great song for your repertoire. You have a very unusual singing style totally suited to this, very soothing, the way a lullaby should be. And the piano is enchanting. Superb job. I dare say that it's way nicer than Tom Waits' original version who sounds totally stoned or drunk in it (did I just commit a sacrilege?)...
04-James I can't Get Next to You by The Temptations	Whoeee! Back to the disco! This is so much fun! How different this is from the original which was more soul, Motown-like stuff! Good job, James.
05-Iggy Dreamer by Ozzie Osbourne	Iggy, this is a really fine performance. You know what? This I feel is your best style of music. I am not familiar with the original of this song, I would have never believed Ozzie Osbourne could do something as nice and soft as this. I guess I've been fooled again. Or is it you perhaps who made this song so nice now?
06-Solpig Buona Sera by Louis Prima	This is so very nice, Solpig! It's such a romantic serenade, I almost imagine you performing this on bended knee in front of your beloved signorina. A pity that it's so short. No matter, you've done it justice and then some. Bravissimo! I guess you are keeping the rest of it for the encore?
07-Kris S Wonderwall by Oasis	Kris, this is a great perfromance, extremely polished and professional in all respects. A real pleasure to listen to.
08-Tim W Nowhere Man by The Beatles	Did I hear right? Were those the Schmenge Brothers Live? What a hoot that intro, Tim! And what a good renditon of a great song too! Now, mind you, I couldn't tell if you sang the real lyrics right through or made a spoof on them. No matter, it sounded good from where I was sitting in the audience, still laughing after the introduction. Yes, the Mo' Betta Band's reunion was worth it. I did a little web search on the "Schmenge" name (also on "Schmangy") and it's amazing what it turned out! I'll leave you all to figure it out! (LOL) Enough to say the Schmenge Brothers are listed on the same web page as the Beatles at www.tvacres.com/music_groups.htm! Might we add the Mo' Betta Band to this list? :-)
09-Nigel Happier Than the Morning Sun by Stevie Wonder	How very nice and sweet! A super performance, Nigel! Simple, neat, accompaniment that doesn't cover up your voice. Good choice.
10-EED (Emily) Every Rose Has its Thorn by Poison	Emily, that's a very sweet song you've picked, which I, predictably, am not familiar with! It's like a ray of sunshine. The accordeon is a nice touch. I read in your Acdiplanet profile that you've only just started to share your music. About time, I'd say! I hope you're showering your kids with all this heart-felt music. They are so lucky! And maybe one day they'll join you in playing and singing together. There couldn't be a better parent-child bonding than this. Keep it up.
11-David T Day Tripper by John Lennon & Paul McCartney	Wow, David! The consumate one-man band at work! Too bad you can't clone yourself! To my deaf ear, this is right on! Maybe a slightly different instrument choice for the keyboard setting might have sounded a bit clearer. Good job, David!
12-Dave C Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma & Jacques Prévert	Dave, coincidentally, as I was searching for the lyrics and a sample of the original song, I happened to be told by a friend that the chorus of this song is a standard for all serious jazz guitar students. I think you've done a great job on this.
13-Hoaby Just A Little by The Beau Brummels	Well, Hoaby, I've had to go back and forth between your version and the original. I (as usual, sad to say for myself) wasn't familiar with either The Beau Brummels or the song, but I have a hard time finding any differences past the intro. Are you sure you're not The Beau Brummels themselves?:-) Top-notch rendition!
14-Todd Joker by Steve Miller	Wow, Todd, this is awesome! It's so different from the original, yet so good! I love it! Super, great interpretation!
15-Meikow You Won't See Me by The Beatles	What a very pleasant surprise! A latin-sounding intro! Lovely! Rich, melodious sound! Wonderful rendition, Meikow! It's the same song and yet not! I think I actually like your version better.:-)
16-Hazelglow Dreams of Fast Cars by an amalgam of Tracy Chapman & Gabrielle	Trust Haze to come up with such a strange concoction! LOL! Here I was testing out the sound file and setting up the lyrics page and all. I was confidently writing "by Tracy Chapman" when the first vocals started and here I was trying to make out what exactly I was hearing. I thought I was hallucinating! Haze, this is quite a feat! I don't know the other song you blended in, but I must say it sounds like it belongs there. Or it would if I didn't know Tracy Chapman's song so well (of course, I did doubt myself for a while there, until I actually saw the lyrics and your comments). Great job! Now if only I could find the original of the other song....