I went to a great show with B a few nights ago at our favourite venue, the one with the well-stocked beer fridge. If it's a folksy kind of show, like it was that night, there are always little tables and chairs set up, so it's a bit like being in a pub with live music, only bigger and without the food. Then J-Lo and his new lady turned up with two other friendly people and we all sat together. A definitive night out - what fun!
The opening act was a local musician who played piano and sang in a breathy voice. I liked her a lot. She sang some very funny songs, including one about Brian Stewart, her favourite CBC News anchor.
(Just as an aside, my favourite news anchor is, big surprise, Ian Hanomansing. Em and I considered starting a fan site for him. I'll bet it would get lots of hits.)
Anyway, when this musician spoke in between songs, she had this sweet, high-pitched voice that sounded nothing like her singing voice. It's fascinating how that can happen.
The time I was most taken aback by this phenomenon was at last summer's folk festival, when I heard Death Vessel. k's friend said she thought he was channelling someone when he sang. I don't know, but the whole thing was mesmerising.
He doesn't speak here, but when he does, his voice is very deep.
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damn! now I want to hear his voice. It's funny how a singing voice can be so different to a speaking one. The last gig I went to, the girl was an incredible singer and then she started talking and I wished she hadn't.
B is coming to your 'great' city too, but won't be staying with you guys as he's leaving on the Sunday. we're there for that reunion on the Sat....and not really sure what's up on the Fri. but might be able to meet up then too.
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