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Location: atlanta | My daughter Kaki King's major label cd was released today. I just had to share what Barnes & Noble is saying:
Source: http://tinyurl.com/57wfy
REVIEWS
All Music Guide
Legs to Make Us Longer is extraordinary guitarist Kaki King's second album, and her first for Epic's Red Ink imprint. As such, it reflects its major-label status in higher production values from cover art to exquisite sound.
Produced by guitarist David Torn, the album also marks a step from King's solo guitar debut. The stunning yet soulful technique King delivered on Everybody Loves You is everywhere present, from her thumb-over-the-top basslines and tapping harmonics to extended, two-handed melodies. But some other things are here as well -- an upright bass here, a drum kit here, strings in various places -- adding more dimension and texture to King's trademark songwriting for solo guitar.
The employment of drums and upright bass on "Ingots" is startling at first, but hardly distracting, as Torn's nuance and tasteful production are never intrusive. The tune is one of the most lyrical in her repertoire and literally sings with its midrange harmonics and colorful chording.
On "Doing the Wrong Thing," skittering snares shimmer across the backdrop before engaging in a full-on counterpoint with King in a speedy yet wispy dance through motion and space, before cellist Erik Friedlander and violinist Joyce Hammann slip into the mix at four minutes to take the tune out into the ether. King plays an
electric guitar on "Can the Gwot Save Us?," in a
loping, pastoral country manner that for all its
slowness and elegance is more mysterious than anything else here.
The album's final track, "My Insect Life," also
showcases her in the company of bass, cello, and
drums, and has her singing in a small, twee voice that is all but covered by her overdubbed acoustic and electric guitar playing. But it is very effective as an instrument, faltering its way through the skeletal tune and sending the disc off in a near whisper to excellent effect after a coda following an extended space.
Ultimately, this is a step forward. While Legs to Make Us Longer doesn't contain the raw, dynamic immediacy of Everybody Loves You, it substitutes a wealth of diversity, warmth, and textural dimension to more than compensate. King is a major talent, an iconoclastic figure who is this era's only new voice on the acoustic guitar, even as she explores other compelling sonic and musical avenues.
by Thom Jurek
ALBUM CREDITS
Performance Credits
Kaki King Primary Artist, Guitar
David Torn Bass, Piano, Drums
Joyce Hammann Violin, Viola
Erik Friedlander Cello
T. Xiques Cymbals
Will Calhoun Drums
Ben Perowsky Drums
Hector Castillo Bass Drums
Conrad Korsch Double Bass
Technical Credits
David Torn Arranger, Producer
Hector Castillo Engineer
Brian Ponto Art Direction
Additional information provided by © All-Music Guide 2004.
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I am incredibly proud of her, and so thankful for the unfailing support given her by the Ovation Company over the last two years.
Best to all---
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Location: Omaha | Congratulations, Dave; that's TWO incredible accomplishments under her belt/in her artistic life/career. Not too many of us can point to that kind of accomplishment.
I have her first CD; she really is blazing her own trail - good stuff.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Awesome and kudos!!!
I will have to make an effort to go out and find her new release. Always on the lookout for new music and when it is the daughter of an OFC memeber, that makes it even better!
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Location: Toronto, Canada | Congratulations to Kaki and Popcritic! Will definitely pick up a copy of the new cd as well....
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Location: atlanta | Guys, thanks for the kind words. In all the excitement I forgot to mention that her Ovation Artist page has just received a very nice upgrade. Check it at:
http://www.ovationguitars.com/?fa=artist&id=346
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Location: Seattle | Dave,
I have the new CD. It is stunning...and I am not suprised. I really think this album will bump her up several rungs and that this will be a pivitol year in her career.
You must be extremely proud. Congratulations.
By the way, in the credits she does mention "Kaki King plays Ovation Guitars". Everyone here can be proud of their sister in arms.
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Congratulations!!! |
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Location: Midland, MI | Dave-
Don't know how I missed this before, but CONGRATS and best wishes to Kaki! |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Way ta go! Congratulations, Kaki!
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | popcritic
It is really great to hear about Kaki doing so well, also very nice of you to keep us informed as to what's happening with her. It's a nice feeling to know she is sticking with her Ovations.
Congrats to her and you.
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Location: Houston, TX | My Guitar One mag came today, and as I gave it the initial quick pass (you know what I mean - I was in the middle of doing 3 other work related tasks, but when my wife dropped off the mail I had to pause for at least 60 seconds to skim!), lo and behold there is an entire page devoted to Kaki King. 1/3 page pic of her on one side of the sofa and the new Adamas on the other end (maybe like an old married couple?) and the rest of the page was the story. As I said, it was a first-pass skim, so I haven't read it yet - guess I could be doing that right now instead of explaining that I haven't read it yet. |
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Barnes & Noble reviews Kaki's new cd