[ricmat]

Hi recently heard some stuff from Pink Martini (Amado Mio, Brazil) and I just loved them! I bought both albuns from them, and I am astonished!

With a pair of decent HP somethings just overbright. They have very good records and very very good sounds. Does anyone share my opinion?

Cheers!

 

[b7nguyen]

I discovered them on Amazon today while searching for Jazz and I was diggin their sound just after a few samples. Definitely gonna order "Sympathique" and their latest album "Hey Eugene".

x2 on Pink Martini

 

[ricmat]

bump

 

[scompton]

They're great. Another band that sounds similar is Paris Combo.

 

[ricmat]

Really?? thanks man! do mean it! i'll try to hear smt from them asap!

i really love PM sounds!

(wainting for hey eugene!

)

 

[ken36]

Lots of talent. Fresh every time I see them perform.

 

[scompton]

The Paris Combo write up on AMG

Quote:

The French based Paris Combo was formed in 1995 when the trio of Belle Du Berry, Francois-Francois and Potzi (who'd all been performing together) were joined by David Lewis and Mano Razanajato. An unlikely meeting of varying cultures combined in the formation of this acoustic group -- two French members, vocalist du Berry and drummer Francois, Australian trumpeter Lewis, Madagasgan bassist Ranzanajato and Mediterranean guitarist Potzi. Collectively they combine several styles of music like cabaret, gypsy, and swing jazz and inject them sparingly with Latin rhythms, Spanish guitar and on rarer instances with Asian and Mid-Eastern motifs. This esoteric melding of cultures and musical influences yields a hybrid that, while it relies on retro sources, comes across as neither contrived nor forced. Du Berry's flitting yet commanding voice lies somewhere between that of Edith Piaf and Anna Purnell. Potzi's guitar playing combines the gypsy styling and swing of Django Reinhardt the warm intonations of Joe Pass and the rhythm of Charlie Christian. Lewis' frequently muted trumpet recalls the swing and sweet bands of the ‘30s and ‘40s. He also doubles on piano which enhances the jazz effect but the diversity of Paris Combo prevents any strict categorization. Their debut Paris Combo was released in 1997 followed by Living Room in 1999. Both were released on the American, Tinder Records label and both retained the same personnel. Attraction was released in 2001 on Polygram.

 

[Wilson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricmat /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi recently heard some stuff from Pink Martini (Amado Mio, Brazil) and I just loved them! I bought both albuns from them, and I am astonished! With a pair of decent HP somethings just overbright. They have very good records and very very good sounds. Does anyone share my opinion? Cheers!

No, you are not alone, I've liked them for years ever since I attended a concert of theirs in Portland, they are great.

Enjoy,
W

 

[wakeride74]

Paris Combo is pretty good but if you are really liking Pink Martini for their sound, style and China's vocals you will definitely want to check out Pepe & The Bottle Blondes and maybe Si*Sé.

 

[ricmat]

heard some Paris Combo now, out of my MS-1 they sound quite decent too, really enjoying Living room!

but i have to say that i'm quite impacient to see their new album! i've been listening their demos available on their site and they just sound... completely amazing!

(just love dosvedanya!

)

 

[ricmat]

Thanks Wakerider! yes, that's what i', feeling! I guess my gf is just getting jealous for my love for China! Really love that voice!

Once more, thank you so much for your advices! I'll shure look into them asap!

do you have any particular advice about their albuns?

Cheers!

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by ken36 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lots of talent. Fresh every time I see them perform.

Yup. Saw them live at a New Year's bash in '02. They were fantastic and I've been a fan since.

 

[ricmat]

yeah! exactly!

I would love to see them in a concert, but u dont think they are coming to europe soon, do they?...

 

[scompton]

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Originally Posted by ricmat /img/forum/go_quote.gif yeah! exactly! I would love to see them in a concert, but u dont think they are coming to europe soon, do they?...

They are, but just 2 shows, 1 each in London and Paris.

http://www.pinkmartini.com/events/pm_events.html

 

[wakeride74]

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Originally Posted by ricmat /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks Wakerider! yes, that's what i', feeling! I guess my gf is just getting jealous for my love for China! Really love that voice! Once more, thank you so much for your advices! I'll shure look into them asap! do you have any particular advice about their albuns? Cheers!

The album I linked to "Latenight Betty" is just amazing and I never get tired of it. Thier more recent album "Pambrosia" is just ok IMO compared to the other one.

Although this is a pretty different style you may really like The Ditty Bops if you are a big fan of female vocals.