Jazzy's CD Reviews 1
Antony And The Johnsons "Swanlights" (Abrams Image HB Book + CD)
Swanlights is the fourth studio album by Antony and the Johnsons, released on 18 October 2010. The album was produced by Antony Hegarty and Nico Muhly and features contributions from the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Julia Kent, and Maxim Moston.
Swanlights is a more hopeful and optimistic album than Antony and the Johnsons' previous work, with themes of love, light, and beauty. The album's sound is lush and orchestral, with Hegarty's soaring vocals at the forefront.
The album opens with the title track, a beautiful and haunting ballad about love and loss. The song features a simple piano melody and Hegarty's delicate vocals. "Everything Is New" is a more upbeat track, with a driving beat and soaring strings. The song is about the joy of new beginnings.
"The Great White Ocean" is a slow and atmospheric track, with Hegarty's vocals floating over a bed of strings. The song is about the beauty and mystery of the ocean. "I'm in Love" is a love song, with Hegarty's vocals full of passion and longing.
"The Spirit Was Gone" is a slow and mournful track, about the death of a loved one. The song is beautifully sung by Hegarty, and the strings add a sense of sadness and loss. "Thank You for Your Love" is a thank you note to Hegarty's fans, with the singer expressing her gratitude for their support.
The album fills me up with hope every time I listen to this, and the art book that encloses the CD is a joy to see and treasure. All artwork by Antony.
To conclude, Swanlights is a beautiful and moving album, full of hope, love, and beauty. Antony and the Johnsons have created a masterpiece.
Swanlights is the fourth studio album by Antony and the Johnsons, released on 18 October 2010. The album was produced by Antony Hegarty and Nico Muhly and features contributions from the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Julia Kent, and Maxim Moston.
Swanlights is a more hopeful and optimistic album than Antony and the Johnsons' previous work, with themes of love, light, and beauty. The album's sound is lush and orchestral, with Hegarty's soaring vocals at the forefront.
The album opens with the title track, a beautiful and haunting ballad about love and loss. The song features a simple piano melody and Hegarty's delicate vocals. "Everything Is New" is a more upbeat track, with a driving beat and soaring strings. The song is about the joy of new beginnings.
"The Great White Ocean" is a slow and atmospheric track, with Hegarty's vocals floating over a bed of strings. The song is about the beauty and mystery of the ocean. "I'm in Love" is a love song, with Hegarty's vocals full of passion and longing.
"The Spirit Was Gone" is a slow and mournful track, about the death of a loved one. The song is beautifully sung by Hegarty, and the strings add a sense of sadness and loss. "Thank You for Your Love" is a thank you note to Hegarty's fans, with the singer expressing her gratitude for their support.
The album fills me up with hope every time I listen to this, and the art book that encloses the CD is a joy to see and treasure. All artwork by Antony.
To conclude, Swanlights is a beautiful and moving album, full of hope, love, and beauty. Antony and the Johnsons have created a masterpiece.