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Buble's interesting comments on recording

Michael Buble released a new album a couple of days ago--and on it is the mix of old standards which he generally 'owns' when he sings them anew. He also has a couple of originals thrown in which show great promise. But what I found really interesting, was the comments he made during the 'release' interview.
He said that he wanted his album to have the authentic, 'real' sound that one gets when the performers are all in the same room, with the 'sounds' of each instrument, the singer, drummer, etc, all blending together, as they did on some of the old classics, 'motown' for example which were some of his favs.
Isn't it wonderful that a 34 year old has the savvy to realize this sense of 'organic' not polished, and sanitized sound that so many performers try for these days? Well, for the last however many days that 32 track (six million track whatever) became the standard.
He mentioned it on his previous album, as perhaps a precursor to this one, testing, as he said, "hearing me with my flaws and all" but mostly hearing it all, and all real.
Nancy and Cannonball, Paul Desmond, Brubeck, Thelonius Monk, would have been proud to hear hims say this.
Any thoughts by the other, like me purists out there???

Good listening guys,(and our beautiful ladies who write too)
Larry Staples
lrsky

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lrsky OP
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Well,
Perhaps I didn't adequately set up the comment. I'm aware that many musicians record as a unit, as 'playing off of one another' is essential to creativity. But so few, pop, if you can call Buble pop, (I think they list him as Jazz, a stretch for me)artists have the insight to think this way.
But, having said that, I'm reminded of the movie, 'Across the Universe' in which the director insisted on 'live' performances for that extra sense of realism...and I have to say I'm loving it. Actually, my 17 year old Granddaughter, pointed that out to ME, as I wasn't paying attention--knowing what a nerf I am, she grabbed the liner notes and said, "Hey read this...it's cut live!" What have I created???
HA!

Larry
lrsky OP
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Shadorne,
My oldest daughter found my Robbie Williams Live (can't remember exactly) which was done in 'Albert Hall'? She immediately fell in love with him. Knowing of his 'preference' I broke the news to her...she just laughed. Dad, you're missing the point, I still LOVE HIM!!
Girls, have three of them and four g-daughters, and still don't understand them.
Anyway, I like the album, LOADED with PRIMO musicians, all obviously cut live with an audience. The studio cut, the last cut on the album was a duet with Nicole Kidmann, "Somethin' Stupid" a remake of Frank and Nancy's '60's hit. It was REALLY good.
I like Robbie, just don't see him as the vocal talent of Michael, but then, voices are like wines, I suppose--sometimes just prererence with no absolute answer. Both are great, and I would say that Robbie is probably a better 'entertainer', 'showman' however you couch it.
Great responses.
Good listening guys and gals.

Larry
lrsky OP
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Hey Shadorne,
I'd like it as a stuffer. I love Buble's style.
Have you seen his PBS Special, "Caught in the Act"?
It is absolutely terrific. Some really good, (some OK) musicians, overall very good musicians. Great visuals, Gosh Groban comes on for a cameo, an Itallian Chick, (forgot her name) with more cleavage than the entire Housewives of Atlanta, in a beautiful blue dress...whoa...
Then a bonus track with Chris Botti, that shows how good he is, as he does a repeat of a song done featuring Buble's trumpeter. The difference was night and day. Kinda unfair since Botti is one of the really good ones out there in a diminishing group.
Check it out, I think you'll like it.
Thanks for the heads up on the new album.

Good listening,
Larry
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