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Joni Mitchell...where do i start? anyone? I'll leave it alone babe...just be me | |
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Court and Spark or Blue. I like the live album Miles of Aisles as well, it works as kind of a compilation of her early album material. Maybe after those get Hejira and The Hissing of Summer Lawns. I have to admit I've not listened to her much for awhile. Might give her a spin later, thanks! | |
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For The Roses easily my favorite Joni Album just for "Let The Wind Carry Me"alone.
The arrangements are off the charts on this one IMO . Judge for yourself & post ure thoughts . https://soundcloud.com/ch...on-circuit [Edited 2/21/14 23:30pm] |
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I love Joni, now is a really good time to start getting into her too. With spring time coming near, i always love to listen to Joni in the spring time.
I would say: Hejira Court and Spark Blue The Hissing of the Summer Lawns
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My trajectory started with Blue, then the familiarity of Court and Spark, then Turbulent Indigo (surprisingly accessible), and then I got ultra-hooked by Hejira. All of this happened over a decade. For me, her stuff is pretty tough to connect with at first, but, wow, when you do... If you're into the smooth 70s pop/jazz sound, Hissing of Summer Lawns might be a good starting point, too. And don't discount the newer albums. "Shine" has some achingly beautiful moments. [Edited 2/21/14 21:53pm] |
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Exploring Joni's pre-'80s catalog first -- and any order would work -- will famiiarize you with the era that endeared her to the world. For my money, pretty much anything from this period is essential. (Her '80s output was hit-or-miss to me. And she found her mojo again in the '90s onwards.) [Edited 2/22/14 11:39am] Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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The collection "The Beginning of Survival" captures very well the highlights of the 80s/early 90s sound. She starts using really intricate and big vocal arrangements in that period that are just awesome. |
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Everyone saying start with Hejira is just wrong. Even Hissing Of Summer Lawns is the more accessible one of that era. | |
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Begin with Blue and Court & Spark then go to Ladies of the Canyon, and Turbulent Indigo then you can go to Clouds, Hejira and The Hissing of Summer Lawns, and all the rest [Edited 4/19/14 9:03am] bleh | |
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Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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Joni is a HUGE Marvin Gaye fan, and she takes this classic on beautifully.She fascinates,touches and inspires me. "We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15 | |
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good choices...wouldnt start with the hissing though... | |
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Blue or Court And Spark. | |
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Would of loved to see her live in her prime.
https://soundcloud.com/chameleon-circuit |
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When she went electric in the mid/late 70s for me is the best era.
"Song for Sharon" breaks my heart | |
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Stalk much? "We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15 | |
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Start with Miles of Aisles... It's a perfect encapsulation of earlier work... then work your way from there. I recommend The Hissing Of Summer Lawns next... | |
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Yes, but I would rate Court and Spark higher, if only for the change in her voice My Legacy
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I must be rather odd as I never got into Court And Spark!
I discovered Joni via hearing 'Ladies Of The Canyon' and being totally transfixed by it. Such a good album, as is 'Clouds'.
I do have quite a soft spot for 'Dog Eat Dog' even though it's an eighties album..it's very memorable for me. I'm not made keen on 'Chalkmark In A Rainstorm' which came afterwards - I think I bought it at the time purely due to Wendy And Lisa's involvement! "I'm much too hot to be cool" | |
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P.S. Wouldn't you love to hear Howard interview her? |
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(Accidental double-post) [Edited 2/26/14 11:49am] |
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That is true too, but he should still start with her early-mid 70s schitt. | |
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Ask her to ride the sybian?
I'm sorry. I couldn't resist. | |
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The Sybian seems to have been phased out.