NY concert - what happened?

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   To 
all,

I am a NYC swing/lounge/jazz promoter, and have been friends with 
our Mme. Peyroux for more than a few years now.

Truly, she is a unique 
spirit and, in my professional opinion, performs live unlike any talent for whom 
I've had the privilege to previously be audience. Of course, if the Town 
Hall/NYC gig was your first experience feeling her live (as opposed to a 
professionally-mixed album recording), I can understand your perception of her 
feeling uncomfortable or awkward on stage.

Perhaps, for any of us to 
truly appreciate this unique artist, we must step back for a moment... and 
understand that Maddy is not, probably will never be, and certainly doesn't 
aspire to become, a polished Top-Ten-on-the-jazz-charts type of performer. 
Clearly, she shuns the spotlight and � only with practiced reticence � does she 
endeavor to perform publicly. She truly is an artist; one who expresses herself 
because it is her calling and she can do nothing else but... ultimately to 
please herself.

Please do not expect her live events to be a polished, 
patter-rehearsed show. That's not fair to ask of her. The true value of her 
talent lies elsewhere.

I challenge you to relax in your seat, listen with 
no expectations, and find it.

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TomKWS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 31 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: October 31 2006 at 9:53pm
	To all, I am a NYC swing/lounge/jazz promoter, and have been friends with our Mme. Peyroux for more than a few years now. Truly, she is a unique spirit and, in my professional opinion, performs live unlike any talent for whom I've had the privilege to previously be audience. Of course, if the Town Hall/NYC gig was your first experience feeling her live (as opposed to a professionally-mixed album recording), I can understand your perception of her feeling uncomfortable or awkward on stage. Perhaps, for any of us to truly appreciate this unique artist, we must step back for a moment... and understand that Maddy is not, probably will never be, and certainly doesn't aspire to become, a polished Top-Ten-on-the-jazz-charts type of performer. Clearly, she shuns the spotlight and � only with practiced reticence � does she endeavor to perform publicly. She truly is an artist; one who expresses herself because it is her calling and she can do nothing else but... ultimately to please herself. Please do not expect her live events to be a polished, patter-rehearsed show. That's not fair to ask of her. The true value of her talent lies elsewhere. I challenge you to relax in your seat, listen with no expectations, and find it.

sofi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 26 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 10:15pm
	And the Duo too ....

frenchwoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 26 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 6:36pm
	I was just in front of the artist who I saw for the first time. She is really wonderfull and the musicians too. I PREFERE Madeleine in live, and the originality and the creation of the music. Thank you for such a beautiful moment, and the duo too. You're a nice singer, stay as you are... don't change the music, thank you very much. An album in live ?

WebMaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: June 06 2004 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 115	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 4:48pm
	Well it was a little warm up in the balcony at times and the seats are not the most comfortable. However the performances of both Odetta and Madeleine were very good. I really liked 'Blue Alert' and she put her own stamp on 'I Think It's Going to Rain Today'. SST23, if you were up in the balcony I don't think the acoustics were that great. I could have used some more volume up there. I couldn't understand some of Madi's commentary. So that was a problem with the venue. Madeleine however was in fine form. Very loose and comfortable on stage. I think very much feeling at home. As for the political statements, you'll have to learn to ignore them. Madi has very strong political sentiments and isn't afraid to speak her mind. Rich Hanson
	Rich Hanson www.madeleinepeyroux.org

SST23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 26 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 4:09pm
	To each his own, I guess. Unfortunately, for me, it's the last time I'll be forking over $100 for tix to her show. I'm more content to listen to her albums at home, without putting up with the nonsense I described. Oh - and you gotta love the anti-Republican/Bush/RedState-BlueState stuff side comments here and there throughout the show. That's the kicker for me every time.

Daisy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: October 26 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 3:20pm
	Here here Sofi! SST23 - were you there. What a show. Firstly Odetta was a blast. Madeleine then came on, afterwards and with a warm greeting to the crowd, expertly opened with Blue Alert and seemlessly moved through her set appearing to enjoy the show from beginning to end. She gave some excellent commentary on her songs, made some funny little quips and her duet with Odetta was a crowning and beautiful moment in the show. The band throughout were fabulous. It was a wonderful evening where the enjoyment of all the performers was palpable. Were you really at the same show? The Karma was all good. Daisy

SST23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 26 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 3:14pm
	Jimmie - Town Hall is miserable. I just got bad vibes from the whole shebang (and as the message boards indicate, some concertgoers in other venues felt the same way.) So it's not just me!

sofi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 26 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 2:53pm
	SST23 , The show was great . The seats were comfortable . "I Think It's Going To Rain Today" was a gem ... Jimmie ...

SST23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: October 26 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: October 26 2006 at 2:28pm
	I am a HUGE Madeleine fan but was a little turned off after seeing her live (it was my first time). She was very awkward on stage, and was babbling about nonsense when not singing. She wasn't making any sense! Also, she just plain did not seem very happy to be there. Anyone else feel the same way? Or is this just her? Her voice is a dream but I thought she gave a half-hearted performance last night. P.S. The venue was miserable - hot and uncomfortable seats. The price was a rip! Maybe the whole atmosphere was just bad karma...