Conspiracy of Beards
Conspiracy of Beards
© Copyright-The Conspiracy of Beards
(796873043526)
Record Label: Out of Round
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1. Chelsea Hotel #2 |
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2. Lady Midnight |
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3. Hallelujah |
3:39 |
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4. Famous Blue Raincoat |
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5. Tower of Song |
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San Francisco’s Conspiracy of Beards is 30-man choir that performs gritty, original arrangements of the songs of Leonard Cohen. This a-capella group has had a string of acclaimed performances at Bay Area venues, including the Cafe du Nord, the Great American Music Hall, and The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The choir has also been featured on National Public Radio’s “West Coast Live,” on KFOG-FM, and on PBS television station KQED-TV.
Transforming Cohen’s simple melodies into complex 4- and 5-part harmonies, the group achieves a sound that is both robust and tender. One can hear influences of indie rock, jazz, gospel, barbershop, classical and even doo-wop in the unique arrangements the choir selects. Using the genius of Cohen’s words, the Beards inspire their audience members to ponder romance, politics, sex, longing and spirituality, all amid laughter and cheers.
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Conspiracy of Beards
author: Jamie Gold
At first, I thought "isn't an a cappella group that only sings Leonard Cohen songs a bit on the specialized side?" But, the Beards are just great and what they do they do very, very well.
One idea -- for the next CD include the lyrics. They're easily found on the net and add to the listening experience.
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