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Playing the piano v. singing
2004-08-03
I bought this CD, despite the excellent comments of other reviewers on the sound quality, because I wanted the most recent album I could find. On "Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack," my only other album, Dr. John plays the piano. Here, half the time or more, he is singing. You like that or you don't. To me, it's the equivalent of a talented musician who decides to spend his creative energy taking up juggling.
First Impressions
2004-07-01
Wasnt aware of this CD - saw it on the J.Booker page...havent rated it either as I havent listened to it yet, (it wont even let me pick no stars -doh! amazon) but regarding others comments - from the samples provided (very handy) it sounds like he is playing on an older electric piano, not acoustic, and agree it sounds badly balanced/recorded..I like to hear what he is playing for transcription purposes. Some of the older Booker recordings are bad but the playing is on an acoustic and comes across clear.And for posterity let them be issued - warts and all. to conclude - I will get it; Im a fan and I play.
Dr. John Stands alone, all by hisself and Shines doing it!
2004-05-27
Dr. John's solo album at the Lonestar is an example of a piano player standing out there alone on his talent. In this age of studio electronic enhancements this is very refreshing! This is a great way to hear his abilities as a performer. He makes the most of an otherwise terrible piano. After a few minutes the piano quality (or lack of) won't bother you because the level of his abilites shines through anyway. The song selection is OUTSTANDING!!! The performance is more "spirited" than his studio album "Dr. John plays Mac Rebennack".
Mac Goes It Alone
2004-02-25
The great Mac Rebennack, aka, Dr. John goes it alone, all by hisself on this one, and the results are pure as the sweet smell of New Orleans' magnolias. If you're a Dr. John fan, this is an absolute must have. All his hits are here, as well as a host of Big Easy standards. But not only that, there's an excellent bonus DVD on which the good Doctor recounts New Orleans music history.
Go with the re-issue of 'Dr. John plays Mac Rebennack'
2004-01-28
It pains me to write this because I love this guy, but if you own 'Dr. John plays Mac Rebennack' I believe you're going to ask yourself why would anyone believe I would want to listen to this master play solo blues piano on anything other the best acoustic piano they could find for him at the time. Compared to the other CD mentioned, this one makes one think of DJ putting on a concert in the KMart keyboard section. Thank god the DVD includes DJ on an true acoustic.  Read for more: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html%3FASIN=B...
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