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January 13, 2007
Okay, One Step Beyond Lene
Possibly inspired by her, possibly part of the zeitgeist Nina Hagen was Germany's response to Lene Lovich. And here you see her at her best.
Posted by Steven Riddle at January 13, 2007 8:13 AM
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Ok, you're scaring me here, Steven. LOL!!
Tom
Posted by: goodform at January 15, 2007 10:03 PM
Dear Tom,
She is a bit. . . uh. . . scary, isn't she?
shalom,
Steven
Posted by: Steven Riddle at January 16, 2007 11:16 AM
I am guessing that you are also a Diamanda Galas fan, no?
Posted by: Erik Keilholtz at January 17, 2007 2:21 AM
Dear Erik,
In fact, I've never heard of her. Looking her up, it appears that she really launched her career long after I had stopped paying much attention to the "new stuff that was around." (Grunge was a major turn-off for me.) Reading about her work, she doesn't sound like my cup of tea. The vocal range is impressive as is the list of composers she worked with. However, in general, if the biography and reviews are any indication, she's way too down-beat for me. I listen to music, particularly Lene and Nina for energy, pep, and even a little sprightliness.
However, I am intrigued, and perhaps I'll need to look into her oeuvre. Is there anything you would recommend?
shalom,
Steven
Posted by: Steven Riddle at January 17, 2007 7:42 AM