14-06-2025, 17:57
VAN MORRISON ~ Remembering Now
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Wowzer - here's Van on top form. Coherent (which I don't seem to recall apropos the last new album I tried listening to), soulful and seemingly inspired! Sounds like he's gone back to whatever formula he had going that worked so well for him way back when. He's certainly gone back to writing love songs - even has a track titled "Back to Writing Love Songs". Well good - if it ain't broke, don't fix it! The production is nice and clean - I like to be able to hear the different instruments, and he has a host of supporting musicians and ensembles in the mix. It kinda carries you along on a rather pleasant wave, I found. He's in a nostalgic mood and seems to have found a second wind! I might pick this one up - to my surprise.
There are some gorgeous bright strings, arrangements that complement the songs and voice, and I especially enjoyed hearing the unmistakable sound of the Hammond popping up here and there throughout the album. Most of all, my ears pricked up at a certain track - the violin. Turns out it's the lovely Seth Lakeman! He plays on three tracks but this is the standout, for me ...
I also liked "Stomping Ground" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjuHz2mwTjc, and this beautiful little piece ... "The Only Love I Ever Need Is Yours"
Wowzer - here's Van on top form. Coherent (which I don't seem to recall apropos the last new album I tried listening to), soulful and seemingly inspired! Sounds like he's gone back to whatever formula he had going that worked so well for him way back when. He's certainly gone back to writing love songs - even has a track titled "Back to Writing Love Songs". Well good - if it ain't broke, don't fix it! The production is nice and clean - I like to be able to hear the different instruments, and he has a host of supporting musicians and ensembles in the mix. It kinda carries you along on a rather pleasant wave, I found. He's in a nostalgic mood and seems to have found a second wind! I might pick this one up - to my surprise.
There are some gorgeous bright strings, arrangements that complement the songs and voice, and I especially enjoyed hearing the unmistakable sound of the Hammond popping up here and there throughout the album. Most of all, my ears pricked up at a certain track - the violin. Turns out it's the lovely Seth Lakeman! He plays on three tracks but this is the standout, for me ...
I also liked "Stomping Ground" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjuHz2mwTjc, and this beautiful little piece ... "The Only Love I Ever Need Is Yours"
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