Does this woman have to die before she attains superstardom??? I simply adore her work. No artist has her sense of phrasing, and few, her complete melding with her instrument. Please Shawn, keep writing and recording until your fingers drop off!
@FlyingHorseKnuckles Word is she's beginning work on a new album. Hooray! Not much definite yet, except she says she's "doesn't think" she'll be working with Leventhal, at least as producer.
Is it me or does she blow the first verse of this song, getting the "promise of" and "labor of" lines reversed? It's a little different every time she does the song, but always reversed. Oops!
I really admire this great singer/songwriter. She does her thing and ignores the pressure many others seem to feel to sell sex as well as music. This makes her all the more beautiful. Love to meet Shawn & see her compete in a triathlon. What a woman!!
Shawn did an amazing version of this song on one of KGSR's (Austin TX) Broadcasts series back in the mid 90s. If anyone has a copy the single in file form, I'd greatly appreciate it. Otherwise, the CD is currently out of print.
I'm happy to report that birds talk to me now too...dogs and cats too...it's really weird...but this Austin with a hurricane coming up I-35 just in time for ACL...how weird is that? And we need the water too...
also have mastered that strumming technique...finally...all aboard for Mars...it is Mars isn't it Shawn?
the right hand technique drives me crazy...it's just so fluid...I think that's the single most distinct aspect of her playing...that driving layered rythm...it makes all the difference in this song...and others...I'll keep trying
I noticed that but thought it must be an optical illusion...it seems very very flexible almost like it lays flat against the strings...I stop framed it many times and in one frame could see that she holds it very much in the center of the pick...can't figure it out...
you're welcome but I don't think that's the solution...it's a bit mysterious to me...at times it even seems to be something other than a conventional pick...I have progressed somewhat with the rythmic technique...but she's just so FLUID...she's the best...I love every inflection and sublty of her playing and singing and the sheer natural beauty of her voice.
I agree completely. I envy her her voice. Can't find a flaw! Sounds like you are as into her guitar prowess as I am, can I ask where you get access to her tabs or sheet music, or do you just figure it out? I'm not quite able to do that yet. Watching her videos helps.
Thanks for the offer. I just thought you might have a source for tabs that I am not aware of. I don't really have a specific song in mind. I just want to have the music available when I want to play around with it. When I get into a specific song and need help I may look you up!
I pick them up all over the place...wherever I can. A few I figured out by ear but not necessarily the way she does it...Private universe you can figure out by watching this video...it's straight forward except for her right hand. But Neil Finn's version is very similar...try googling the title...I'm using the Finn version at the moment.
My guess is that it's a .38mm Dunlop nylon pick. I use them sometimes for a really bright, smooth strumming sound like she's getting here. My own D-28 sounds very similar to this whith this combination.
Pure Shawn, no frills, just the voice, the guitar, she fills the stage just with herself. If you ever get the chance to see her perform, GO!
CarolinaBeachcomber 8 months ago
Does this woman have to die before she attains superstardom??? I simply adore her work. No artist has her sense of phrasing, and few, her complete melding with her instrument. Please Shawn, keep writing and recording until your fingers drop off!
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles I agree with you....she is an amazing artist...she sings naturally from her heart and plays music from her soul! Love her music!
TrishKingMaine 1 year ago
@TrishKingMaine I wish she would make another CD soon... :-(
FlyingHorseKnuckles 1 year ago
@FlyingHorseKnuckles Word is she's beginning work on a new album. Hooray! Not much definite yet, except she says she's "doesn't think" she'll be working with Leventhal, at least as producer.
Is it me or does she blow the first verse of this song, getting the "promise of" and "labor of" lines reversed? It's a little different every time she does the song, but always reversed. Oops!
positivearth 1 year ago
very talented and amazing voice!
Agentbash 1 year ago
I really admire this great singer/songwriter. She does her thing and ignores the pressure many others seem to feel to sell sex as well as music. This makes her all the more beautiful. Love to meet Shawn & see her compete in a triathlon. What a woman!!
deadontherange 2 years ago
Shawn did an amazing version of this song on one of KGSR's (Austin TX) Broadcasts series back in the mid 90s. If anyone has a copy the single in file form, I'd greatly appreciate it. Otherwise, the CD is currently out of print.
gambit7025 2 years ago
She's great and with that Martin guitar is even better. Love her playing and singing.
kemplerbrave 3 years ago
I'm happy to report that birds talk to me now too...dogs and cats too...it's really weird...but this Austin with a hurricane coming up I-35 just in time for ACL...how weird is that? And we need the water too...
also have mastered that strumming technique...finally...all aboard for Mars...it is Mars isn't it Shawn?
ZZZZAS 3 years ago
Wow..
37 more days 'til I see her LIVE
kdb89 3 years ago
the right hand technique drives me crazy...it's just so fluid...I think that's the single most distinct aspect of her playing...that driving layered rythm...it makes all the difference in this song...and others...I'll keep trying
ZZZZAS 4 years ago
She's got some special kind of pick. Do you know what it is?
teaberrywmn 4 years ago
I noticed that but thought it must be an optical illusion...it seems very very flexible almost like it lays flat against the strings...I stop framed it many times and in one frame could see that she holds it very much in the center of the pick...can't figure it out...
ZZZZAS 4 years ago
Hey, thanks. I guess I'll get a flexible pick and try it out. I agree, she is amazing on the guitar and keeps me picking it up every day.
teaberrywmn 4 years ago
you're welcome but I don't think that's the solution...it's a bit mysterious to me...at times it even seems to be something other than a conventional pick...I have progressed somewhat with the rythmic technique...but she's just so FLUID...she's the best...I love every inflection and sublty of her playing and singing and the sheer natural beauty of her voice.
ZZZZAS 4 years ago
I agree completely. I envy her her voice. Can't find a flaw! Sounds like you are as into her guitar prowess as I am, can I ask where you get access to her tabs or sheet music, or do you just figure it out? I'm not quite able to do that yet. Watching her videos helps.
teaberrywmn 4 years ago
If you give me a specific song you're interested in I might be able to help...
ZZZZAS 4 years ago
Thanks for the offer. I just thought you might have a source for tabs that I am not aware of. I don't really have a specific song in mind. I just want to have the music available when I want to play around with it. When I get into a specific song and need help I may look you up!
teaberrywmn 4 years ago
I pick them up all over the place...wherever I can. A few I figured out by ear but not necessarily the way she does it...Private universe you can figure out by watching this video...it's straight forward except for her right hand. But Neil Finn's version is very similar...try googling the title...I'm using the Finn version at the moment.
ZZZZAS 4 years ago
Thanks for the tips!
teaberrywmn 4 years ago
My guess is that it's a .38mm Dunlop nylon pick. I use them sometimes for a really bright, smooth strumming sound like she's getting here. My own D-28 sounds very similar to this whith this combination.
jimmythefish 3 years ago
I've been watching youtubes of Shawn Colvin for like the last hour- and I never get sick of it.
For the ummteenth time, Shawn- Wow.
-Kamiece
kdb89 4 years ago