Listening to Neko Case on Radio Paradise

LOL, my favourite is "there's an issue with the chair-keyboard interface".

eyke wrote:

Nice, I use PEBCAK*

*Problem Exist Between Chair And Keyboard

Posted 2 years ago by Droidac [ Reply ]

rdo wrote:

It could be a PICNIC

(problem in chair, not in computer)

Nice, I use PEBCAK*

*Problem Exist Between Chair And Keyboard

Posted 2 years ago by eyke [ Reply ]

kbs wrote:

The transition from Martha Wainwright to Neko Case does Neko's voice no favours. Maybe its a tad flat on this live performance? But going to the Grateful Dead Jack-A-Roe follows that trend...

... and having just heard it again 8 months later, I'll allow that that she slides up there eventually, but was wondering who the guitarist was. Sounded like a restrained Sonny Landreth!

The transition from Martha Wainwright to Neko Case is a breath of fresh air. While Martha is fine, Neko is amazing.

Posted 2 years ago by vandal [ Reply ]

kbs wrote:

The transition from Martha Wainwright to Neko Case does Neko's voice no favours. Maybe its a tad flat on this live performance? But going to the Grateful Dead Jack-A-Roe follows that trend...

... and having just heard it again 8 months later, I'll allow that that she slides up there eventually, but was wondering who the guitarist was. Sounded like a restrained Sonny Landreth!

You must be psychic... was reading your post and low and behold.... GD Jack-A-Roe came on

Jerry may not have the best voice but he can sure play the guitar!

Posted 3 years ago by deadheadmark [ Reply ]

The transition from Martha Wainwright to Neko Case does Neko's voice no favours. Maybe its a tad flat on this live performance? But going to the Grateful Dead Jack-A-Roe follows that trend...

... and having just heard it again 8 months later, I'll allow that that she slides up there eventually, but was wondering who the guitarist was. Sounded like a restrained Sonny Landreth!

Posted 4 years ago by kbs [ Reply ]

Just heard this album the other day for the first time and was blown away by it. Great stuff from start to finish.

Posted 5 years ago by kurtster [ Reply ]

msymmes wrote:

Never too much Neko.

Sure there is.

Posted 7 years ago by junebaby65 [ Reply ]

Frickin AMAZING, how she is our generation's Hank Williams! Her talent and mastery with the Country Twang thang are immortal, imo!

Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

DaidyBoy wrote:

I love RP, but there are times where the PSD button doesn't work. Is this deliberate and is there a wry smile somewhere when I click it? I hope so, because it often gives me the opportunity to listen to music I would otherwise instantly bin. Like this one.

Why would you PSD anything from Neko??

Posted 9 years ago by Imkirok [ Reply ]

DaidyBoy wrote:

I love RP, but there are times where the PSD button doesn't work. Is this deliberate and is there a wry smile somewhere when I click it? I hope so, because it often gives me the opportunity to listen to music I would otherwise instantly bin. Like this one.

It could be a PICNIC

(problem in chair, not in computer)

Posted 10 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

Never too much Neko.

Posted 10 years ago by msymmes [ Reply ]

I love RP, but there are times where the PSD button doesn't work. Is this deliberate and is there a wry smile somewhere when I click it? I hope so, because it often gives me the opportunity to listen to music I would otherwise instantly bin. Like this one.

Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

Agreed, but I can take more of Neko than Florence, who suffers from the same distal occlusion. At least, that my conclusion.

...distal occlusion...my conclusion....let there be no confusion... I like it!

Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver [ Reply ]

bnlkuhns wrote:

Too much Neko Case on RP!! :-( Can't stand her voice - but then again, there are very few female vocalists that I love. Many are OK, but not Neko- Always have to hit mute when she comes on.

Why admit that?

I too have a semi-irrational list of things I don't like but I'm always challenging myself branch out. Like Psyllium Husk, for example, I forced myself to like it and my colon hasn't stopped thanking me since. Psyllium Husk.

Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001 [ Reply ]

Ah, Neko... I love that voice! Haters be damned, I can listen to her all day and not tire of her.

Posted 11 years ago by skindy [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

Agreed, but I can take more of Neko than Florence, who suffers from the same distal occlusion. At least, that my conclusion.

...only their dentists know for sure.

Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

Tamster wrote:

I have missed your posts Ro
I love everything she does...............

Thank you, friend... I appreciate that...

but I am back in the saddle again... everybody in my church loves this song...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus [ Reply ]

Too much Neko Case on RP!! :-( Can't stand her voice - but then again, there are very few female vocalists that I love. Many are OK, but not Neko- Always have to hit mute when she comes on.

Posted 11 years ago by bnlkuhns [ Reply ]

Ah no her again. And there's no fog.

Posted 11 years ago by stevendejong [ Reply ]

(former member) wrote:

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song soooo much!!!!

I have missed your posts Ro
I love everything she does...............

Posted 11 years ago by Tamster [ Reply ]

Cynaera wrote:

She's got such a clear, powerful voice - it really doesn't belong in the country music genré. She'd be a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. And, if she could dial it down a bit, she'd fit wonderfully in the Celtic realm, because of her conviction and nuance.

I like her, but I can't really get into her music. She's too much vocal and not enough subtlety. Sorry to those who love her music...

Agreed, but I can take more of Neko than Florence, who suffers from the same distal occlusion. At least, that my conclusion.

Posted 12 years ago by TerryS [ Reply ]

Sorry, she has a hardness about her (vocal), just scratches the hell out of my ears. With respect to "Romeo" and his/her love for ALL music that exists ANYWHERE.

Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell [ Reply ]

hmmm, nice.

I'll have to check and see if there is a DVD of this performance.

Posted 12 years ago by Propayne [ Reply ]

I thought I'd not heard this before, but I'd given it a '7' - bumped to '8', and that's even with the rather intrusive steel guitar (not one of my favourite instruments).

Posted 12 years ago by kaybee [ Reply ]

I got turned on to Neko here on RP, and tore through all her albums. This track didn't start out as my favorite, but in the end it's the one that stuck with me the longest. I love Jon Rauhouse's pedal steel, the band is tight, and it's a well produced recording of Neko at her best ... live. It's nice to hear it getting play every once in awhile, and that most people like it.

Personally, I think it's best really loud in the car with the windows down on a warm summer night. But, that's just me.

Posted 13 years ago by smdeeg [ Reply ]

i WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!!!

Posted 13 years ago by macbags [ Reply ]

She's got such a clear, powerful voice - it really doesn't belong in the country music genré. She'd be a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. And, if she could dial it down a bit, she'd fit wonderfully in the Celtic realm, because of her conviction and nuance.

I like her, but I can't really get into her music. She's too much vocal and not enough subtlety. Sorry to those who love her music...

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera [ Reply ]

Lazaerus wrote:

I firmly believe Neko has talent, otherwise people like me wouldn't buy her CD's Neko's "talent" is exemplified in her song Deep Red Bells... no other can sing it as beautifully as Neko does, in my humble opinion.

Excellent example.

The instruments don't matter when her voice us at its peak.

Posted 14 years ago by iTuner [ Reply ]

Smokin' - love it.

Posted 14 years ago by Bosami [ Reply ]

sirdroseph wrote:

Yea, I like her less and less with each passing year.

Interesting, because I like here more and more with each passing year. From the first note of her voice, I think 'ah, Neko.'

Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider [ Reply ]

Yea, I like her less and less with each passing year.

Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph [ Reply ]

RadioDoc wrote:

Horrid screeching.

If you're going to play country, play country...not this crap. There are a lot of legitimate artists this girl only dreams of being able to imitate.

Not a fan of her vocal ability, either - but I'm surprised to find a well exposed person who has been around music professionally using the term "country" as if it could be narrowly defined.

Like saying "if you're going to play rock, play rock". Leaves a very wide field open to almost infinite interpretation.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy [ Reply ]

I like it. 'Course I'm just a sucker for some good pedal steel guitar, too.

Posted 14 years ago by shutter [ Reply ]

Horrid screeching.

If you're going to play country, play country...not this crap. There are a lot of legitimate artists this girl only dreams of being able to imitate.

Posted 14 years ago by RadioDoc [ Reply ]

sounds a bit like June Carter

I like it!

Posted 14 years ago by thediceareloaded [ Reply ]

nigelr wrote:

Unique timbre, very fine tone and range. Always an interesting listen.

Unique is exactly right, but I can't say that I like it much. I did, when I first heard Neko Case, but the novelty is wearing off for me, I'm afraid.

Posted 15 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3 [ Reply ]

Neko is a pleasure to watch and listen to. 10+ from Nor-Cal!

Posted 15 years ago by toterola [ Reply ]

the more I hear her voice, the more I like her.....

Posted 15 years ago by twalker [ Reply ]

lophrequa wrote:

gosh i liked it... a lot

i can't believe i'm going to say this. but i liked it, too.

Posted 15 years ago by lily34 [ Reply ]

bentonian wrote:

I'm a big Neko fan, but this cut just doesn't capture her at her best. There's no umph.

gosh i liked it... a lot

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa [ Reply ]

I'm curious Doc, are you a musican, or a critic?

RadioDoc wrote:

So much screeching, so little actual talent.

I firmly believe Neko has talent, otherwise people like me wouldn't buy her CD's Neko's "talent" is exemplified in her song Deep Red Bells... no other can sing it as beautifully as Neko does, in my humble opinion.

I'm still curious as to your "talent" RadioDoc... is there reason to be disrespectful to others who do well for themselves?

Posted 16 years ago by Lazaerus [ Reply ]

max_redonx wrote:

You Sir are a flaming fucktard. And I mean that with the utmost respect.

Cheers from sunny Floritucky.

~me

Thank you. Coming from you that is a compliment.

I always can tell when I'm right. The PR attack dogs are released.

Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc [ Reply ]

A little less Neko would be much appreciated. For some reason that voice just grates on my ears. Bleah.

Posted 16 years ago by DirkGently [ Reply ]

She's not my cuppa tea in any case, but this seems particularly uninspired.

Posted 16 years ago by BlueHeronDruid [ Reply ]

Saw her in Tucson on Monday. I think they had literally walked a couple blocks from the recording studio. It was a benefit concert for greyhound adoption and abuse prevention - there's quite a controversial dog racing park here. Anyway, she played some new songs from their upcoming album and they sounded great.

Posted 16 years ago by zambuki [ Reply ]

RadioDoc wrote:

So much screeching, so little actual talent.

Not her finest hour, but not your's either.

Posted 16 years ago by TerryS [ Reply ]

I'm a big Neko fan, but this cut just doesn't capture her at her best. There's no umph.

Posted 16 years ago by bentonian [ Reply ]

RadioDoc wrote:

So much screeching, so little actual talent.

You Sir are a flaming fucktard. And I mean that with the utmost respect.

Cheers from sunny Floritucky.

~me