Joanna Newsom - Cassiopeia video free download


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Uploaded: 2011/02/22

Classically trained harpist Joanna Newsom uses her appreciation of Appalachian folk and bluegrass for an oddly alluring set of indie rock melodies. Milk-Eyed Mender, which follows her homemade EP releases Walnut Whales and Yarn and Glue, is rich in harvest colors. Newsom's childlike voice brings an unstudied grace to an innocent setting of songs, and such quirkiness is hard to find among most guitar-driven indie acts. From the more whimsical moments of "Peach, Plum, Pear" and "Inflammatory Writ" to the dovelike ballad "This Side of the Blue," Newsom welcomes the listener to sink into its imagination. Delicate harp arrangements are nicely sprinkled among specks of pianos, organs, and a harpsichord, only adding to the fascination that is Milk-Eyed Mender. Some may find the album to be overly sweet in spots due to Newsom's girlish voice; however, the fairytale-like appeal of Milk-Eyed Mender is far too intriguing to dismiss. Newsom exists in several musical spheres, one being a member of the Pleased, while not forgetting how wonderful it is to live in a warm place that leaves you bright-eyed and hopeful for only what is good in life. [Allmusic.com]

Comments

8 years ago

Trevor K

Joanna has a beautiful way of bringing us to a different place with her  music. A peaceful place that is full of intelligence. She's well before her time and that's why she's such a brilliant  artist. No artist's music has ever put me in such a peaceful state.

9 years ago

Jack Gamboa

I adore the sheer generosity of her rare genius. I also enjoy Iggy pop, Led Zeppelin, the Cocteau Twins and David Bowie, but not each and every song they ever did! We have no need to even critique her work, she has already given us a mountain of jewels, a river of gold, an ocean of pearls.

9 years ago

Rhys Morgan

She's hit (90%) or miss (10%). But when she hits, my god she's mesmerizing. This is it. 

10 years ago

Paul Ludlow

Super sweet luv it!

11 years ago

dead chic

dear joanna newsom i hatelove you so much sincerely your biggest fan and hater

11 years ago

ariacurva

Il paradiso e gli angeli.

12 years ago

kasieshababa

@criztafer seriously. shivers and tears and a tug on my heart. i love her so much.

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