Miri Ben-Ari
So yeah, I took a stab at Culture today.
I'm not into the whole artsy scene much, and therefore have done an expert job of avoiding it my whole life.
However, tonight I got the chance to see one of my favorite musicians (who I'm proud to say I discovered before most -- a fact I hang my artistic cap on and point to as proof of my musical genius, though I CHOOSE to rarely apply it, TWSHIT). And I got to see her for $5. Money. (pun intended).
Actually, while my love for Miri Ben-Ari has not changed (except for me becoming more attracted to her -- I hadn't realized she's kind of hot, especially with her Israeli accent and in spite of her determined, focused, intimidating scowl while playing), it turns out I was less-than-enamored with the concert. I wasn't disappointed. Just less-than-enamored.
I guess I just wanted her to play more of her own stuff (which, btw, is really cool, you should check it out. "Sunshine to the rain" is the name of her first single, I think. Not sure if it's been released yet). But yeah, I wanted her actual songs instead of just snippets of all the famous songs she's had parts in. Even though that was really cool. And she is really incredible and talented.
It was a catch-22 for me/her....she could play all the stuff I wanted and hardly anybody would know it (=lame atmosphere) or she could play all the popular stuff that we've heard before (and loved). I guess the balance wasn't exactly what I'd hoped for.
Still, I really cherish the experience. Especially the going alone part, that rocked ;-) Thanks to everyone who made that possible. Nah, I found some people I knew there, and most importantly, I got to see the Hip-Hop Violinist at her absolute finest, which is a sight to behold and guard forever.
posted by dantheheel at 2:17 AM
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She is a very good artist. Actually, she has been around for about 4 years, I remember seeing her on 106 and Park my senior year of High School (which makes me feel old because I think that was the first year of that show -- back in 99').
Anyways, it really makes you wonder what Kanye does? Miri composes most of the strings for his songs and John Legend handles the other stuff.
As Dan said "maybe his genius was bringing the two" together.
12:04 PM
I mean, we'll see with Kanye.
But remember, even with people like Dre, as great as he is, my greatest respect is reserved for his producing ability -- which might just consist of keeping his ear to the street and finding Eminem, TWSHIT. (and Ice Cube, and DOC, and Snoop, etc.)
The next album is the test (always).
Eminem and Jay both impressed me lyrically first, and have seemed all right as producers (Jay more so). We shall see with them as well.
And hell, we'll see how Miri does on her own. But I don't expect anybody besides you who reads this Blog actually knows who she (or John Legend, or maybe even Kanye) is, so it is unlikely any discussion will follow.
7:37 PM
I mean, we'll see with Kanye.
But remember, even with people like Dre, as great as he is, my greatest respect is reserved for his producing ability -- which might just consist of keeping his ear to the street and finding Eminem, TWSHIT. (and Ice Cube, and DOC, and Snoop, etc.)
The next album is the test (always).
Eminem and Jay both impressed me lyrically first, and have seemed all right as producers (Jay more so). We shall see with them as well.
And hell, we'll see how Miri does on her own. But I don't expect anybody besides you who reads this Blog actually knows who she (or John Legend, or maybe even Kanye) is, so it is unlikely any discussion will follow.
7:37 PM
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