July 16,2006
Susanne Abbuehl

這個歌手可能離主流市場比較遠一點,專輯可能也不是那麼好上耳(這個詞是從"上手"來的XD。)我也花了一陣子消化她的專輯啊~~~>"<
會讓我注意到這個歌手,是她在2002年發行的首張專輯"April"中替e.e.cummings的詩作譜曲,進而想找她的專輯來聽。
Susanne Abbuehl於1970年代生於瑞士,在她還幼小的時候就展現對音樂方面的興趣。1987年她搬到洛杉磯就讀關於「聲音」方面的課程(在我能找到的網站上只有寫她到洛杉磯是"study voice"),並在這個時候與一個自組的爵士樂團在美加地區展開巡迴演唱的生涯。之後她又回到歐洲,在Royal Conservatory of the Hague研讀關於Jazz和classical voice方面的課程(包括North Indian classical voice)。在2002年發行個人首張專輯"April"。
在首張專輯"April"當中,Susanne嚐試替e.e.cummings的詩作譜曲,也為作曲家Carla Bley的作品填上詞。有一些網站將Susanne的聲音和Norah Jones等新生代爵士歌手分為同一類,原因應該是因為Susanne早期曾經隨著爵士樂團四處演唱的關係。不過聽Susanne的專輯可以發現,作品呈現的調性和Norah Jones是截然不同的。Susanne的專輯以簡單的鋼琴伴奏,偶爾搭配單簧管的演奏,而Susanne的演唱聽起來有點接近喃喃自語式的吟唱,比較多幽深、沉靜甚至是神祕的感覺,和Norah Jones溫暖的歌聲還是有所差別的。
台灣的「紅色音樂」唱片公司在今年5月引進了Susanne的第一張專輯"April",將它視為一張「世界融合樂」,不過不妨就把她的專輯當成是簡單的鋼琴和人生的演奏專輯好了,雖然Susanne的作品簡潔地像首詩,但也像詩一般包覆著深沉的想法和多重的感受。
Susanne於今年發行第二張專輯"Compass",不同的是這次由James Joyce取代了e.e.cummings。

1. Bathyal
2. Black Is The Color...
3. Where Flamingos Fly
4. Lo Fiolaire
5. Sea, Sea!
6. Don't Set Sail
7. The Twilight Turns From Amethyst
8. Primose
9. Bright Cap And Streamers
10. A Call For All Demons
11. Children's Song No.1
12. In The Dark Pine-Wood
試聽連結放的是第二張專輯"Compass"中的"Black Is The Color... "和"April"中為e.e.cummings的詩作譜上曲子的"Maggie and Milly and Molly and May"。
引述Amazon.com上網友對Susanne專輯的評論。
I don't know if most listeners will have the patience to appreciate this album, but if you can find some time alone, put on headphones, lie in the middle of the floor, close your eyes, and listen carefully, this music may allow you to do a thing seldom achieved--forget yourself, lose your ego.
For me, the song that personifies this feeling is "somewhere I have travelled gladly beyond". "yes is a pleasant country" starts of this CD, and sets the tone beautifully--this is definitely a cold weather cd made by a person that understands the beauty of winter--who appreciates the sharp chill but also the comfort of coming inside. Without question, "skies may be blue;yes" is the most engaging track: from the very first piano notes, I get a chills. The imagery is beautiful here--it's the beauty of the music's metaphors that make it so engaging.
If you can shut out the world for a bit, and challenge yourself to listen, this record can take you somewhere beautiful. If you buy music to listen to during your evening commute, don't bother.
博客來網路書店上"April"的介紹。
http://www.books.com.tw/exep/cdfile.php?item=0020109891
Susanne Abbuehl於1970年代生於瑞士,在她還幼小的時候就展現對音樂方面的興趣。1987年她搬到洛杉磯就讀關於「聲音」方面的課程(在我能找到的網站上只有寫她到洛杉磯是"study voice"),並在這個時候與一個自組的爵士樂團在美加地區展開巡迴演唱的生涯。之後她又回到歐洲,在Royal Conservatory of the Hague研讀關於Jazz和classical voice方面的課程(包括North Indian classical voice)。在2002年發行個人首張專輯"April"。
在首張專輯"April"當中,Susanne嚐試替e.e.cummings的詩作譜曲,也為作曲家Carla Bley的作品填上詞。有一些網站將Susanne的聲音和Norah Jones等新生代爵士歌手分為同一類,原因應該是因為Susanne早期曾經隨著爵士樂團四處演唱的關係。不過聽Susanne的專輯可以發現,作品呈現的調性和Norah Jones是截然不同的。Susanne的專輯以簡單的鋼琴伴奏,偶爾搭配單簧管的演奏,而Susanne的演唱聽起來有點接近喃喃自語式的吟唱,比較多幽深、沉靜甚至是神祕的感覺,和Norah Jones溫暖的歌聲還是有所差別的。
台灣的「紅色音樂」唱片公司在今年5月引進了Susanne的第一張專輯"April",將它視為一張「世界融合樂」,不過不妨就把她的專輯當成是簡單的鋼琴和人生的演奏專輯好了,雖然Susanne的作品簡潔地像首詩,但也像詩一般包覆著深沉的想法和多重的感受。
Susanne於今年發行第二張專輯"Compass",不同的是這次由James Joyce取代了e.e.cummings。

1. Bathyal
2. Black Is The Color...
3. Where Flamingos Fly
4. Lo Fiolaire
5. Sea, Sea!
6. Don't Set Sail
7. The Twilight Turns From Amethyst
8. Primose
9. Bright Cap And Streamers
10. A Call For All Demons
11. Children's Song No.1
12. In The Dark Pine-Wood
試聽連結放的是第二張專輯"Compass"中的"Black Is The Color... "和"April"中為e.e.cummings的詩作譜上曲子的"Maggie and Milly and Molly and May"。
引述Amazon.com上網友對Susanne專輯的評論。
I don't know if most listeners will have the patience to appreciate this album, but if you can find some time alone, put on headphones, lie in the middle of the floor, close your eyes, and listen carefully, this music may allow you to do a thing seldom achieved--forget yourself, lose your ego.
For me, the song that personifies this feeling is "somewhere I have travelled gladly beyond". "yes is a pleasant country" starts of this CD, and sets the tone beautifully--this is definitely a cold weather cd made by a person that understands the beauty of winter--who appreciates the sharp chill but also the comfort of coming inside. Without question, "skies may be blue;yes" is the most engaging track: from the very first piano notes, I get a chills. The imagery is beautiful here--it's the beauty of the music's metaphors that make it so engaging.
If you can shut out the world for a bit, and challenge yourself to listen, this record can take you somewhere beautiful. If you buy music to listen to during your evening commute, don't bother.
博客來網路書店上"April"的介紹。
http://www.books.com.tw/exep/cdfile.php?item=0020109891
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