Re: Koop Tour in North America (Los Angeles)

From: Suubi_at_aol.com
Date: 2003-02-28 20:02:46

  • Next message: Peter Nicholson: "Re: [acid-jazz] Re:[acid jazz] Koop Tour in North America (Los Angeles)"

    Jon,

    If you re-read my line about Yukimi, you should see that I pretty much agree
    with you (guess I'm just a subtle "critic"), but I think Torkel's comments
    are just as relevant. Even so, I think she could definitely use a little
    more stage presence --but I remember people saying that about Sade early on
    too (not that I'm comparing the two), and it doesn't seem to have stunted her
    career. All in all, I think Yukimi adds a sweet edge to the group, and the
    band is tight! Still recommend the show.

    Cynthia

    BTW, if any downtempo-esque L.A. musicians are looking for a vocalist, please
    email me privately to discuss. Thanks

    In a message dated 2/28/2003 10:42:19 AM Pacific Standard Time,
    jon_at_bondesen-graup.com writes:

    > Not being in key was a serious problem for me. But I guess it's one way
    > to go. Not having the right tempo was another problem; and one that's
    > harder to overlook.
    >
    > Jon
    >
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: torkel forsberg :meccca: [mailto:mecca_at_telia.com]
    > Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 8:41 AM
    > To: acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
    > Subject: Re: [acid-jazz] Re:[acid jazz] Koop Tour in North America (Los
    > Angeles)
    >
    > Jon, Cynthia, Don-
    >
    > I would say the Koop concerts perfectly reproduce the album material on
    > stage, even with some extra jazz warmth. They stay very true to their
    > original sound - even in song length - hence the short concerts.
    > Recommended. Extra props to Gonkyburg's own voice, the talented Yukimi
    > Nagano. She is quite unique, never completely in key, bringing a bit of
    > oddness to Koop's smooth sound to give it the right tension and
    > suspense.
    > Wouldn't want to hear them without her!!
    >
    > Best,
    > - - -
    >
    > Torkel Forsberg - Club Meccca
    > Kungshojdsgatan 11B - 411 20 Gothenburg SWEDEN
    > Tel +46 707 405009 - Fax +46 31 151519
    > mecca_at_telia.com
    > http://www.nefertiti.se
    >
    >
    > ----- Original Message -----
    > From: "Jon Bonanno" <jon_at_bondesen-graup.com>
    > To: "'Don Knox'" <donknox_at_pacbell.net>; <Suubi_at_aol.com>;
    > <acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu>
    > Cc: "Dee Brad Lee" <dmfb_at_yahoo.com>
    > Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 5:07 PM
    > Subject: RE: [acid-jazz] Re:[acid jazz] Koop Tour in North America (Los
    > Angeles)
    >
    >
    > > I was at the El Rey last night was well. I wish I could agree with
    > > Cynthia. More than one person said that Yukimi never would have made
    > it
    > > past Simon on American Idol. That being said, the band was pretty
    > > great. Maybe she was nervous, maybe she's too young and inexperienced
    > -
    > > all I know is, keep your expectations low, and if you can sing, give
    > > your card to Magnus.
    > >
    > > Jon
    > >
    > > -----Original Message-----
    > > From: Don Knox [mailto:donknox_at_pacbell.net]
    > > Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 07:54 AM
    > > To: Suubi_at_aol.com; acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
    > > Subject: Re: [acid-jazz] Re:[acid jazz] Koop Tour in North America
    > (Los
    > > Angeles)
    > >
    > > I see them tonight in SF at Bimbo's 365 Club...perfect venue for Koop.
    > > Thanks for sharing the positive review. After hearing some of the
    > > comments on the tour, I've been concerned they would be unable to
    > > reproduce their flawless studio sound. So, they played no new
    > material?
    > >
    > > At least Yukimi will be there!
    > >
    > > Peace...
    > > ----- Original Message -----
    > > From: Suubi_at_aol.com
    > > To: acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu
    > > Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 12:46 AM
    > > Subject: [acid-jazz] Re:[acid jazz] Koop Tour in North America (Los
    > > Angeles)
    > >
    > > Just in from Koop at the El Rey (Los Angeles). Very enjoyable show,
    > > albeit short. Definitely worth checking out if/when they come your
    > way
    > > on tour. Generally love their sound and Yukimi's vocals, but I think
    > > having the live band made all the difference in the world. They
    > pulled
    > > a great crowd, including a certain C.S.I. cast member, former Janet
    > > Jackson video star, who seems to frequent the El Rey (anyone know,
    > does
    > > he live in the neighborhood?). In addition to the music, I must say,
    > I
    > > most appreciate that I only had to walk three blocks from home to get
    > > there! Any other listees make it out? Anyone planning to check out
    > > the Stone's Throw show (Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf) there on the 15th?
    > >
    > > Cynthia
    > >
    > > (Miracle Mile)
    > >
    > > p.s. They didn't wear those ridiculous DRESSES from the album cover.
    > >
    > >
    > > In a message dated 2/13/2003 3:20:42 PM Pacific Standard Time,
    > > bournik_at_svn.net writes:
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > They haven't hit us yet - end of the month, starting 27 feb in LA.
    > I'm
    > > just hoping they wear those ridiculous shirts they had on the album
    > > cover.
    > > -peter
    > >
    > > Mamoru Ogawa wrote:
    > >
    > >
    > > Hey,
    > >
    > > I was wondering if anybody saw koop on the west coast? I know Yukimi
    > > Nagano is part of the tour along with I believe seven musicians. Cant
    > > wait for them to come to Philly on March 7 at NXNW.
    > > Peace,
    > > Mamoru
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    >
    >