13 thoughts on “Regina Spektor – 21st Century Joni Mitchell ?”
vivienne29said:
Well, having decided to refresh my memory of some wonderful singers, I say that Regina is just Regina though I never heard her, or of her, before now ! I don’t think she could join the likes of Joni, or Judy Collins, Holly Near, Joan Baez or Mary Travers – women who were also fighters for social justice and weren’t afraid of making political statements via their songs. I think they also have a lot more oomph of the right kind.
I bet you were proud algy and Regina is a wonderful musician, not only a songster. I imagine the young people find a lot of inspiration from Regina’s work and I would have loved her at that same age.
Lyrically interesting certainly, with touches of La Mitchell but I find the voice just a little too fey. Not unpleasant but nowhere as interesting as Joni’s deep bass to high falsetto, and such complex tonality.
But I don’t want to piss on your parade, yes she has a sweet voice.
I listened to it and thought that the voice almost too sweet, then when Gez settled in front of his computer I asked what he thought of Regina…it was too something for him too…
She certainly is attractive and has an interesting background..
Window Dresser's Arms, Pig & Whistle 
Well, having decided to refresh my memory of some wonderful singers, I say that Regina is just Regina though I never heard her, or of her, before now ! I don’t think she could join the likes of Joni, or Judy Collins, Holly Near, Joan Baez or Mary Travers – women who were also fighters for social justice and weren’t afraid of making political statements via their songs. I think they also have a lot more oomph of the right kind.
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And now for something completely different – (with your permission Therese š
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What a wonderful video. It shows Glenn Gould in a light I had imagined of being edgy and maybe impatient. I love his playing of Bach.
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Ah Glenn Gould. Now you are talking.
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12.24pm .. right now Iām listening Glenn Gould Haydn The six last Sonatas on youtube š
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I prefer Joni Mitchell but at the same time I am not keen on saying so and so is the new so and so.
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Algernonia the Elder sang this Regina Spektor at her High School Graduation last year with others. I was a fairly proud Algy that night.
The Call.
I think she (Regina) has a great voice not dissimilar to Joni’s.
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I bet you were proud algy and Regina is a wonderful musician, not only a songster. I imagine the young people find a lot of inspiration from Regina’s work and I would have loved her at that same age.
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Look what I found when I went looking for “Edith”
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Sweet voice, eh ?
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Lyrically interesting certainly, with touches of La Mitchell but I find the voice just a little too fey. Not unpleasant but nowhere as interesting as Joni’s deep bass to high falsetto, and such complex tonality.
But I don’t want to piss on your parade, yes she has a sweet voice.
Still my favourite after all these years.
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I listened to it and thought that the voice almost too sweet, then when Gez settled in front of his computer I asked what he thought of Regina…it was too something for him too…
She certainly is attractive and has an interesting background..
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A bit too sweet for me. No doubt my hearing is the culprit.
My favourite is Cesaria Evora; may she rest in peace.
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