The Dark Knight
Posted on July 18, 2008
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Craig Clevenger said about all that needed to be said re: this film.
The Idan Raichel Project
Posted on July 16, 2008
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In working on the webcomic, I’ve been trying to find the right music to get myself into the style and substance of the subject matter.
The Idan Raichel Project definitely pulls that off in spades, though it’s technically not the correct language. Essentially Israeli pop filtered through an African (I believe Ethiopian, but don’t quote me) styling, it transports you to a region that hasn’t been romanticized lately, but really should despite what’s going on out there. I’m not a big pop guy, though I do make exceptions.
The focus is on the vocals to be certain (with a host of vocalists), but the backing instrumentals are simple and effective without over- or underproducing the tracks.
Idan Raichel has only one other album since his Project, called Mi’ma’amakim, released in 2005. I’m on a hunt for it, but haven’t been able to find it.
keep looking »