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Patty Griffin — Sweet Lorraine
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xkolibuul
(Chuckanut sandstone)
Posted: Mar 03, 2013 - 11:43
 
 Baby_M wrote:

She's overclocking her voice, and the song's probably not quite in the best key for her.  Pull it back, Patty!

 
Dude, are you really trying to tell Patty Griffin how to sing?  

old_shep
(Iowa)
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 10:37
 
Patty's appeal to me is that I see her experiencing the story of her songs as she sings them.  Heart trumps technical talent.   

krysthal
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 10:35
 
So beautiful what a girl can perform with just her voice and a guitar.

dragonlady
(Pasadena, CA)
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 10:33
 
Love!{#Hearteyes}

ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion)
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 10:33
 
Strong performance! 

cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Sep 27, 2012 - 15:01
 
 missquo wrote:
I remember watching Patty perform pretty much everything from this album in Nashville back in 1997.  I've never heard just a person and an acoustic guitar fill up a room like that, and with no PA.  Best $3 I ever spent.
  I've seen her a few times, mostly benefit shows so it's not a full set. Saw a show with Shawn Colvin at the Paramount, a benefit for something-or-other. Needless to say, they were pretty okay.

It's funny how folks outside of Austin are still discovering her, and we've been stunned by her performances for years.



cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Sep 27, 2012 - 14:57
 
 Baby_M wrote:
She's overclocking her voice, and the song's probably not quite in the best key for her.  Pull it back, Patty!
 
Rest assured she is doing all of those things on purpose. Did Hank Williams sing within his comfort zone? Not hardly: his was the voice of a tortured soul crying out in pain. Those cracks and strained notes evoke emotion, not mere vocal stylings (Aaron Neville comes to mind, but he's not the only perpetrator, just one of the most egregious. And most famous.)

Ms. Griffin is one of the most evocative singers around. She makes her voice sing with emotion, not just notes. It ain't everyone's cuppa tea, I'll grant you that.

sfearll
(Sunny SoCal)
Posted: Sep 27, 2012 - 14:49
 
this song gives me chills, no matter how many times I hear it. 

Webfoot
(Eugene, Oregon)
Posted: May 24, 2012 - 10:10
 
 missquo wrote:
I remember watching Patty perform pretty much everything from this album in Nashville back in 1997.  I've never heard just a person and an acoustic guitar fill up a room like that, and with no PA.  Best $3 I ever spent.
 

I hate you.  {#Angel}

missquo
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 16:44
 
I remember watching Patty perform pretty much everything from this album in Nashville back in 1997.  I've never heard just a person and an acoustic guitar fill up a room like that, and with no PA.  Best $3 I ever spent.

Troutnskibum
Posted: Jan 18, 2012 - 11:42
 
Just don't get the non-believers on this tune. It touches deep into the soul with some of the most far reaching lyrics I know. Forget the voice (even though I love it). Couldn't we all pick on Neil Young or Dylan for his voice? I don't get it. Great artist, great album... 

mellyp
(east bay, ca)
Posted: Jan 18, 2012 - 11:38
 
one of my favorites from PG - thank you for digging this one up and dusting it off!

skindy
(AwlbanNY)
Posted: Oct 15, 2011 - 12:21
 
 Baby_M wrote:

She's overclocking her voice, and the song's probably not quite in the best key for her.  Pull it back, Patty!

 
I couldn't disagree more. She knocks it out of the park on this one, as usual. Bring it on, Patty!

Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 05:19
 
 bobcat1963 wrote:
hou op! ik krijg dr koppijn van! {#Think}
 

Welnee joh!

Great song and an outstanding performance!!

9

ick
(S.E. La Jolla)
Posted: Aug 31, 2010 - 06:47
 
I find the vocal performance matches the song's lyrical content rather well; its sad, strained, and broken heartfelt.  A striking performance in its own way.

casey1024
(Between the rock & the hard place)
Posted: Aug 31, 2010 - 06:44
 
 solamenteuna wrote:

can't think of a more gifted lyricist


 
Agreed.


LorraineV1
Posted: Jun 28, 2010 - 09:17
 
Love it! Love it! Give me chills!

~Lorraine

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Jun 28, 2010 - 09:16
 
Not feeling it.

Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Jun 28, 2010 - 09:14
 
yuk.

listen_n_sf
Posted: Jun 28, 2010 - 09:13
 
Every Patty fan should start with this album.

calypsus_1
Posted: Jun 16, 2010 - 20:18
 

Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller by Steve Hopson
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevehopson/

Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller perform at the Old Settler's Music Festival in Driftwood, Texas, April 16, 2010.

© All rights reserved.

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Baby_M
(a 100-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio)
Posted: May 27, 2010 - 13:27
 
 rez wrote:

. . . the intonation on her voice is pretty shocking.

 
She's overclocking her voice, and the song's probably not quite in the best key for her.  Pull it back, Patty!


cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: May 27, 2010 - 13:24
 
 gForce wrote:
I thought these were a lot of demos, so some rough edges are to be expected?

"Downtown Church" out next week. Already pre-ordered. Can't wait.
 
Heard another cut from it this morning. Outstanding, as usual. I could listen to Ms. Griffin sing a phonebook.


Segue
Posted: Apr 25, 2010 - 20:31
 
Wow. Tough crowd.

Patty rocks. This is the best song ever in the history of the universe.

Right. 

bobcat1963
(the netherlands)
Posted: Mar 25, 2010 - 05:47
 
hou op! ik krijg dr koppijn van! {#Think}

stephw
(Ottawa, ON)
Posted: Mar 25, 2010 - 05:45
 

Wow, talk about harsh comments. I think her voice is absolutely lovely. Not feeling the guitar work though {#Eh}

gForce
(Bangor ME)
Posted: Jan 21, 2010 - 05:46
 
I thought these were a lot of demos, so some rough edges are to be expected?

"Downtown Church" out next week. Already pre-ordered. Can't wait.

FlatCat
(Chicago)
Posted: Dec 20, 2009 - 19:45
 
 mamerjamer wrote:
I typically like Patti Griffin, but this one got turned down before it was over. Too much howling and too stripped down for my taste.
 
Right. Love many of her songs, but she's trying WAY too hard here.


FrankMc
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 09:42
 
I love the good Patty. This didn't seem like the good Patty. Painful vocal.

 cathenley wrote:
One of my top 3 songs that she has done, I LOVE Patty!!
 


jagdriver
(Just a tad south of Paradise)
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 09:38
 
I like some PG tracks, but not this one.

cathenley
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 - 09:37
 
One of my top 3 songs that she has done, I LOVE Patty!!

solamenteuna
(NC, US)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:36
 

can't think of a more gifted lyricist



peyotecoyote
(London, Ontario)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:31
 
gets me every time  {#Sad}

oldman
(Lost in Northern Virginia)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:24
 
 jnhashmi wrote:
RP turned me on to Patty Griffin, and for that I will be eternally grateful. What a rewarding search and rescue RP sent me on.
  Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you RP!



rosedraws
(almost... almost)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:24
 
need a slitmywrist emoticon. 

No, the music's fine, just not my style AND very depressing.

rez
Posted: Aug 16, 2009 - 21:31
 
nunofm wrote:
Great voice, but is she plucking the guitar strings with a fork?! {#Stop} {#Beat}

Are you deaf man ? Nothing wrong with the guitar but the intonation on her voice is pretty shocking.


denmom
(Connecticut)
Posted: Jul 16, 2009 - 06:30
 
 nunofm wrote:
Great voice, but is she plucking the guitar strings with a fork?! {#Stop} {#Beat}
 

Huh.  I like the guitar; it's minimalist with conviction.

Pyro
Posted: Jul 16, 2009 - 06:30
 
 jnhashmi wrote:
RP turned me on to Patty Griffin, and for that I will be eternally grateful. What a rewarding search and rescue RP sent me on.
 
No kidding.  Thanks BillG.  {#Clap}

7 ==> 9


nunofm
(Portugal)
Posted: May 13, 2009 - 17:01
 
Great voice, but is she plucking the guitar strings with a fork?! {#Stop} {#Beat}

jnhashmi
(South Pasadena/Los Angeles)
Posted: Mar 11, 2009 - 14:11
 
RP turned me on to Patty Griffin, and for that I will be eternally grateful. What a rewarding search and rescue RP sent me on.

inindian
(Sea of joy)
Posted: Feb 08, 2009 - 00:29
 
 agnes wrote:
Heartbreaking song. I saw her perform with Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, and Buddy Miller last week.

IN-CREDIBLE.
 
With Emmylou! Lucky you!!


LorraineV1
Posted: Jan 07, 2009 - 08:54
 

Great Title.  :)



dixiedeb
(Augusta, GA)
Posted: Jan 07, 2009 - 08:46
 
That woman can sing anything.  So good!

DeemerDave
(The Gate City of NH, USA)
Posted: Aug 02, 2008 - 10:47
 
 lattalo wrote:


I have to ask what is 'caterwauling'?

  From Wiktionary:

To cry as cats in rutting time; to make a harsh, offensive noise.



MiketheKnife
(Virginia)
Posted: Jul 01, 2008 - 21:30
 
Love Love Love Patty. What a gem. She has the uncanny ability to make me tear up when I'm folding clothes or doing dishes, or lost in any number of mundane tasks- completely by surprise.
lattalo
(Beartooths)
Posted: Jul 01, 2008 - 21:29
 
Hannio wrote:
Gets dangerously close to caterwauling, there towards the end.


I have to ask what is 'caterwauling'?
kysmet
(Discombobulation Nation)
Posted: May 31, 2008 - 10:40
 
damn, poor lorraine
PurplePrincess
(the mountains)
Posted: Apr 29, 2008 - 22:59
 
Hannio wrote:
Gets dangerously close to caterwauling, there towards the end.


If that is caterwauling then I say let the cats...er ah...wail away all they want to. I LOVE her and this song and her singing are remarkable (like always) I am such a fan.
agnes
(the land of bourbon and horses)
Posted: Jan 26, 2008 - 12:01
 
Heartbreaking song. I saw her perform with Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, and Buddy Miller last week.

IN-CREDIBLE.
cathenley
(Santa Maria, CA)
Posted: Jan 26, 2008 - 11:54
 
Listen to the words, genius writing...