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| ErgoPictures |
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In the past, although Immi's music has been a true forte of hers, it was her voice and lyrics that really drove her mastery.
This album is really interesting because it seems like she puts her music first and foremost, with her voice as the amazing complimentary component instead of the other way around. I think this is exemplified by the fact that the deluxe editon comes with instrumental versions of all the tracks. The second disk is a totally different listening experience from the first.
Thank you Imogen for giving me something to listen to on loop for the next week.  |
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| Energy |
| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:29 pm |
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ErgoPictures wrote: In the past, although Immi's music has been a true forte of hers, it was her voice and lyrics that really drove her mastery.
This album is really interesting because it seems like she puts her music first and foremost, with her voice as the amazing complimentary component instead of the other way around. I think this is exemplified by the fact that the deluxe editon comes with instrumental versions of all the tracks. The second disk is a totally different listening experience from the first.
Thank you Imogen for giving me something to listen to on loop for the next week.
had my first proper listen to the instrumentals... loved the little suprise at the very end Definetly a different experience and I enjoyed it very much... ^_^ |
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| hybride |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:05 am |
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Energy wrote: ErgoPictures wrote: In the past, although Immi's music has been a true forte of hers, it was her voice and lyrics that really drove her mastery.
This album is really interesting because it seems like she puts her music first and foremost, with her voice as the amazing complimentary component instead of the other way around. I think this is exemplified by the fact that the deluxe editon comes with instrumental versions of all the tracks. The second disk is a totally different listening experience from the first.
Thank you Imogen for giving me something to listen to on loop for the next week.
had my first proper listen to the instrumentals... loved the little suprise at the very end Definetly a different experience and I enjoyed it very much... ^_^
A little surprise at the very end??? hum, what? |
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| scaredy |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:11 am |
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| Can't wait to hear them - they must be stunning. |
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| JonWes |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:23 am |
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| Listening to the instrumentals all the way through for the first time now. They are a different experience! I'm loving it! It really lets you appreciate how brilliant the music is on it's own. I think the fact that it's so listenable even without Imogen is a real testament as to why the album is so strong. |
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| cottoncandysexytime |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:47 am |
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I too loved the surprise at the end!!! I was like "What's all this extra time for? Just an ending gap?" I enjoyed it.
I LOVE the instrumental for "Little Bird!!!!" I never realized the hard metallic sounds at the end even after all the times I've listened to it before the official release! And I also love the instrumental for "Aha!" :] |
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| chris_crosby |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:18 am |
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It to me is like another album. She adds so much with her voice alone it is stunning. Her Music just all comes together with her singing.
I will say that I enjoy singing her lyrics on the instrumental album.  |
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| Lexixo13 |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:29 am |
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I love hearing all the different noises I would have never knew were there.
There all so unique and amazing.
Such beautiful sounds. |
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| hybride |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:18 am |
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cottoncandysexytime wrote: I too loved the surprise at the end!!! I was like "What's all this extra time for? Just an ending gap?" I enjoyed it.
Is it only on the Physical copy? because I only have the mp3s from itunes for the moment, and there's nothing there...  |
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| cottoncandysexytime |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:19 am |
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| Oh, well, I don't know if it's any different, because I didn't buy the downloadable copy, but the instrumental version of "Half Life" has a long pause after it then continues to play the piano alone without the fire from the song "The Fire." Then the disc ends. :] |
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I am so happy with this album, Imogen. Truly reminds me of why you are my favorite artist. The lyrics, the vocals, the sounds, the look...it's all so perfect to me. You are a great musical artist. |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:48 am |
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| Hmmm, yes judging by the track times it doesn't look like the iTunes version has the piano surprise at the end. I have the physical version too so I can't check. But Half Life is 6:13 on the physical version. It's only 3:59 on iTunes. |
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| Energy |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:07 am |
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| kindalbert |
| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:02 am |
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| the little bird instrumental is a joy |
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| thatcat |
| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:31 pm |
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| all I want is music for the next three months! immi she got it goin on! |
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| Lexixo13 |
| Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:50 pm |
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Listening again to the instrumentals is like really having a different album.
There so beautiful and relaxing.
Great to listen to. sometimes i expect to hear her voice and then realize its an instrumental. |
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| Pembroke |
| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:23 am |
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| It's a true testament to Immi's talent that the instrumentals can stand alone and still be just as powerful. If you listen to the instrumental versions of anyone else's songs you feel like you're listening to an incomplete track, without the vocals it's clear what's missing. |
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| windkirby |
| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:01 pm |
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| I was surprised at how much I loved some of the instrumentals - I thought they'd be pointless but they actually helped me understand the songs better, namely Tidal and BBD. I feel like there's a lot of seemingly random stuff to process in those two songs, but when one takes out the vocals it makes so much more sense as to what the song means. |
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