Name: Sing a Song for You: A Tribute to Tim Buckley
Brand: Manifesto Records
SKU: 1016196
Price: 38.07 USD
Availability: InStock

Performer Notes

Personnel: Neil Halstead (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, Mellotron); Ian Masters (vocals, guitar, classical guitar, koto, percussion programming, musical saw); Michael Conroy, Russell Yates, Mick Conroy (vocals, guitar, strings, keyboards, vibraphone); Lisa Siegel (vocals, guitar, organ); Hamish Kilgour (vocals, guitar); Paul Anderson (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, keyboards); Kurt Heasley (vocals, baritone guitar); John Grant (vocals, piano); Dot Allison, Brendan Perry (vocals, keyboards); Danny Tunick (vocals, vibraphone, drums); Liam McKahey, Heather Duby, Michael Littleton, Andrew Montgomery, Caroline Crawley, Mark Lanegan (vocals); Simon Raymonde (guitar, piano, background vocals); Paul Hammond (guitar, organ); Robin Brown, Mick Tedder, Andy Monley, Steven Dora, Cody Burns, Roger Green, Stuart Evans (guitar); Ian McCutcheon (electric guitar, drums, percussion); Simon Rowe (electric guitar); John Parish (slide guitar); Jules Singleton, Gary Griffiths, Jen Charowhas (violin); Mark Howell (trumpet); Davey Ray Moor, Ida Akesson (piano); Brent Arnold (electric piano, organ, vibraphone); Alan Forrester (Mellotron); Irving Joseph (keyboards); Rachel Goswell (bass guitar); Craig Vear, Nick Avery (drums, percussion); Douglas Caskie, Zeke Keeble, Michael Shilling, Jeff Linsenmaier, Boris Williams (drums); Giles Hall (programming).
Audio Mixers: Robin Evans ; Simon Raymonde; Tim Holmes.
Liner Note Authors: Cousteau; Paul Anderson ; Dot Allison; Ian Masters; Caroline Crawley; Simon Raymonde.
Recording information: Avast Recording Co., Seattle, WA (12/1999-04/2000); B.C. Studio, Brooklyn, NY (12/1999-04/2000); Ezme Studios, London, England (12/1999-04/2000); Fat City, Philadelphia, PA (12/1999-04/2000); Fortress Studios, London, England (12/1999-04/2000); Institute Of Spoons, London, England (12/1999-04/2000); Magneto Sound, Leytonstone, London, England (12/1999-04/2000); Quivvy (12/1999-04/2000); Ralph's, Welwyn, Garden City, NJ (12/1999-04/2000); Robert Lang Studios, Seattle, WA (12/1999-04/2000); Salt, Denver, CO (12/1999-04/2000); September Sound, London, England (12/1999-04/2000); Sweetwater, London, England (12/1999-04/2000); T Pot Studios, Pathofcondie, Petshire, Scotland (12/1999-04/2000); The Toy Shop', Orinoco Studios, London, England (12/1999-04/2000).
Arrangers: Paul Anderson ; Simon Raymonde; Brent Arnold.
The music of Tim Buckley is usually referred to with quiet, reverential whispers of an almost religious nature. That's the sort of approach found across the 17 tracks of this tribute album as well. Many of the artists here, inluding Brendan Perry and Ian Masters (here performing as part of the Friendly Science Orchestra) are worshipped on a similar, if smaller, scale by fans of alternative music. Quite a few of the artists giving tribute paid their dues on 4AD, in bands such as Dead Can Dance, Pale Saints, Cocteau Twins, and, well, Mojave 3. Since Buckley was considered to be a sort of experimental, ahead-of-his-time singer/songwriter, it's odd how close to the vest these artists approach their covers. Such a statement is certainly not a knock on the album, but the lack of experimentation does make for a kind of sameness in texture across the tracks, leading to perhaps a few yawns. At least the bands are pouring their hearts into their reproductions. Mojave 3 has never sounded more passionate about a song as the band does on "Love From Room 109 at the Islander." Ian Masters, who has shown some very unique, original sides to his musical output in his post-Pale Saints days, keeps the wacky sound effects to a minimum on "Because of You." Mark Lanegan's cover of "Cafe" is effortlessly cool and beautiful at the same time. The Czars' brittle rendition of "Song to the Siren," which closes the collection, is definitely one of the many standouts; it's one of the most touching covers you're likely to come across anywhere. The great wonder of the tribute is that all of the artists stick to their signature sounds while still providing faithful covers of the source material. It's a testament, one would think, to the talent of Tim Buckley that his songs work so well across the diverse styles of these modern performers. Fans of Buckley or any of the artists performing herein should be most pleased with this tribute. ~ Tim DiGravina

Professional Reviews

CMJ (10/00, p.57) - "...Reproduces Buckley's singularity with equally distinctive tact and those who fall back on the clichT of modern pop..."

Melody Maker (9/5/00, p.48) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Listenable distractions and it does make you wanna revisit those divine originals."

Album: Sing a Song for You: A Tribute to Tim Buckley
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Sing a Song for You - Moose
2)	Morning Glory - Anneli Marian Drecker/Simon Raymonde
3)	Dream Letter - Brendan Perry
4)	Love from Room 109 at the Islander - Mojave 3
5)	Because of You - Friendly Science Orchestra
6)	Cafe' - Mark Lanegan
7)	Buzzin' Fly - Shelleyan Orphan
8)	I Woke Up - Mike Johnson
9)	Blue Melody - Cousteau
1)	I Must Have Been Blind - Heather Duby
2)	Sweet Surrender - Dot Allison
3)	Pleasant Street - Geneva
4)	Strange Feelin' - Lilys
5)	Happy Time - Mad Scene
6)	Phantasmagoria in Two - Neil Halstead
7)	Once I Was - Tram
8)	Song to Siren - The Czars

Album: Sing a Song for You: A Tribute to Tim Buckley
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Sing a Song for You - Moose
2)	Morning Glory - Anneli Marian Drecker/Simon Raymonde
3)	Dream Letter - Brendan Perry
4)	Love from Room 109 at the Islander - Mojave 3
5)	Because of You - Friendly Science Orchestra
6)	Cafe' - Mark Lanegan
7)	Buzzin' Fly - Shelleyan Orphan
8)	I Woke Up - Mike Johnson
9)	Blue Melody - Cousteau
1)	I Must Have Been Blind - Heather Duby
2)	Sweet Surrender - Dot Allison
3)	Pleasant Street - Geneva
4)	Strange Feelin' - Lilys
5)	Happy Time - Mad Scene
6)	Phantasmagoria in Two - Neil Halstead
7)	Once I Was - Tram
8)	Song to Siren - The Czars