Jul 29 : "Yoga Video Music for Alicja" - Ann Driscoll (Brooklyn)

New Music / Freshly Written & Recently Posted

One of the qualities that all the bands playing that night at Alphaville seemed to have was that there was not a whole lot of resemblance between their music on the web and what they would present to listeners at the live show.

I was a little shocked when Brooklyn artist Ann Driscoll got up on stage with her band and started to play. The music was quite different from the web music; I felt like I was hearing a completely different outfit. While the music on the web page is a little more laid back and mellow in its expression, the live band was full-force rock with pounding and heavy drums. Ann Driscoll herself not only did the forceful vocals but also alternated between playing keys and guitar.

One of the songs I like on the web page is "Yoga Video Music for Alicja". It's an unusual title. After the show I asked Ann "Who's Alicja?" She said that Alicja is a close friend who lives in Germany and who is passionate about yoga. So here is "Yoga Video Music for Alicja". :::

A number of the artist's songs are written around themes or concepts. Here is "Woman (Instrumental)". Some interesting chords in this!

I've listened to all the music on the web page several times, and I think the track that comes closest to what I heard at the Alphaville show (maybe the only track) is "Breed". It has the heavy and fast beat of a lot of the work I heard at the show, but vocals way more powerful at the show. :::

I recommend that you try to catch one of Ann Driscoll's shows. Actually Songkick lists another show coming up for her in the next few weeks. She'll be playing on August 17 at Rough Trade. In the meantime, if you'd like to follow her on the internets, here is the click to her Facebook page ::: Ann Driscoll on Facebook (CLICK HERE). ================================

7/5/20 ::: OOPS. Ann's new name is "Stunt Casting".

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9/26/21 ::: OOPS. Looks like Yoga Video Music for Alicja is history. But looks like Ann is back being Ann again! :)