slagfarmer Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If anyone is interested this is in the Toronto Sun today.. LOS ANGELES - News and notes from Grammy weekend: IS THAT THE ROYAL WE?: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, the favourites to win this year's best album race for their critically acclaimed bluegrass collaboration, Raising Sand, had a grand ole time rehearsing a two-song medley on Friday night at the Staples Centre leading up to their actual performance on Sunday night's Grammy show. In fact, the jovial one-time Led Zeppelin singer gently chided the small audience in attendance when they politely clapped after he and Krauss performed with their Raising Sand producer T-Bone Burnett on guitar and three other band members. "No please, please, that's far too much," said Plant before adding: "And next the royal family." The duo then ran through the slinky-then-uptempo medley of Rich Woman/Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) one more time, after which a laughing Plant took an exaggerated bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If anyone is interested this is in the Toronto Sun today.. LOS ANGELES - News and notes from Grammy weekend: IS THAT THE ROYAL WE?: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, the favourites to win this year's best album race for their critically acclaimed bluegrass collaboration, Raising Sand, had a grand ole time rehearsing a two-song medley on Friday night at the Staples Centre leading up to their actual performance on Sunday night's Grammy show. In fact, the jovial one-time Led Zeppelin singer gently chided the small audience in attendance when they politely clapped after he and Krauss performed with their Raising Sand producer T-Bone Burnett on guitar and three other band members. "No please, please, that's far too much," said Plant before adding: "And next the royal family." The duo then ran through the slinky-then-uptempo medley of Rich Woman/Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) one more time, after which a laughing Plant took an exaggerated bow. Great stuff and thanks for sharing! Sounds like they will be playing "Rich Woman" and "Gone, Gone, Gone" for certain. Can't wait til tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If anyone is interested this is in the Toronto Sun today.. LOS ANGELES - News and notes from Grammy weekend: IS THAT THE ROYAL WE?: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, the favourites to win this year's best album race for their critically acclaimed bluegrass collaboration, Raising Sand, had a grand ole time rehearsing a two-song medley on Friday night at the Staples Centre leading up to their actual performance on Sunday night's Grammy show. In fact, the jovial one-time Led Zeppelin singer gently chided the small audience in attendance when they politely clapped after he and Krauss performed with their Raising Sand producer T-Bone Burnett on guitar and three other band members. "No please, please, that's far too much," said Plant before adding: "And next the royal family." The duo then ran through the slinky-then-uptempo medley of Rich Woman/Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On) one more time, after which a laughing Plant took an exaggerated bow. Look forward to hearing that tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richestkind Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Great stuff and thanks for sharing! Sounds like they will be playing "Rich Woman" and "Gone, Gone, Gone" for certain. Can't wait til tomorrow night! Oddly, I'm listening to Raising Sand right now and "Gone, Gone, Gone" just finished and I like the instrumental performance on it but not the vocal harmonies. Overall I like the disc very much, but generally like their individual efforts better, not the collaboration so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagfarmer Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 People can flame Robert all they want...but it sure looks like he is enjoying himself!! Isn't that all that really matters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 People can flame Robert all they want...but it sure looks like he is enjoying himself!! Isn't that all that really matters? :yesnod: Though I see no point in flaming him even if you don't like what he's doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richestkind Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I hope you don't consider my previous post a "flame". It wasn't at all. Even within the Raising Sand music I prefer the individual vocals not the harmonies. They're not grating but I don't hear the greatness of their vocal blend. The highlight of the disc to me is the instrumental support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I hope you don't consider my previous post a "flame". It wasn't at all. Even within the Raising Sand music I prefer the individual vocals not the harmonies. They're not grating but I don't hear the greatness of their vocal blend. The highlight of the disc to me is the instrumental support. Sorry, wasn't referring to you richestkind. There's been a ton of flaming posts around in other threads over time and no, there wasn't anything "flaming" about your post at all I like their vocals together personally though my favorite songs on the album tend to be ones where they are singing basically alone. Edited February 7, 2009 by ninelives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richestkind Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry, wasn't referring to you richestkind. There's been a ton of flaming posts around in other threads over time and no, there wasn't anything "flaming" about your post at all I like their vocals together personally though my favorite songs on the album tend to be ones where they are singing basically alone. Exactly my sentiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Even within the Raising Sand music I prefer the individual vocals not the harmonies. They're not grating but I don't hear the greatness of their vocal blend. The highlight of the disc to me is the instrumental support. Polly Come Home is strong instrumentally but the vocals wrap around the instrumentals with ease. Edited February 7, 2009 by eternal light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert's Plant Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think it will be Robert's night (and Allison's of course): Record of the Year Album of the Year I think they will bring it on home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 People can flame Robert all they want...but it sure looks like he is enjoying himself!! Isn't that all that really matters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think it will be Robert's night (and Allison's of course): Record of the Year Album of the Year I think they will bring it on home. I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Polly Come Home is strong instrumentally but the vocals wrap around the instrumentals with ease. I agree. The song is simply gorgeous, as well as the whole CD. Oh yes, Robert's Plant, they have a great chance to "Bring It On Home"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I agree. The song is simply gorgeous, as well as the whole CD. Oh yes, Robert's Plant, they have a great chance to "Bring It On Home"!! Polly Come Home is easily my favorite track on the album. Was sorry not to have heard it live (they did it one time I think but that was it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Polly Come Home is easily my favorite track on the album. Was sorry not to have heard it live (they did it one time I think but that was it). I had to listen to it a second time to discover how beautiful it really is! Edited February 7, 2009 by Melanie_72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxie Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think it will be Robert's night (and Allison's of course): Record of the Year Album of the Year I think they will bring it on home. I'm feeling positive about this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I agree. The song is simply gorgeous, as well as the whole CD. Polly Come Home is perfect for rush hour traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Int - Pt 1 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Int - Pt 2 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Int - Pt 2 Edited February 8, 2009 by The Pagemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Int - Pt 1 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Int - Pt 2 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Int - Pt 2 Thanks for posting. Those were snippets from the EPK released before Raising Sand but always good to see again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandGold Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Polly Come Home is easily my favorite track on the album. Was sorry not to have heard it live (they did it one time I think but that was it). Also my favorite song. The first time I heard it I actually sobbed - you know - a big, shuddering gasp that was really embarrassing since I was on the bus on my way to work. I am able to keep myself under control now, but I think it is a really beautiful, haunting song. The music is so spare and the melody so simple. Robert sings it beautifully. I don't think I could stand to hear it live, I would probably lose it. Maybe that's why they only did it once, it reduced the audience to blubbering idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Also my favorite song. The first time I heard it I actually sobbed - you know - a big, shuddering gasp that was really embarrassing since I was on the bus on my way to work. I am able to keep myself under control now, but I think it is a really beautiful, haunting song. The music is so spare and the melody so simple. Robert sings it beautifully. I don't think I could stand to hear it live, I would probably lose it. Maybe that's why they only did it once, it reduced the audience to blubbering idiots. The song is like a soft caress, very calming. Maybe it released some inner stress that you had kept inside for awhile. That's very healthy, as long as you don't go on crying constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Also my favorite song. The first time I heard it I actually sobbed - you know - a big, shuddering gasp that was really embarrassing since I was on the bus on my way to work. I am able to keep myself under control now, but I think it is a really beautiful, haunting song. The music is so spare and the melody so simple. Robert sings it beautifully. I don't think I could stand to hear it live, I would probably lose it. Maybe that's why they only did it once, it reduced the audience to blubbering idiots. It's a very moving song, especially the way he sings it. The original is good, but a bit lighter in feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think they are about to perform any minute? Am I right? Yep, you are. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Im tuned. Hoping Jimmy will show up and do "Stairway". You got some high hopes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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