A while ago I read that Zooey Deschanel was working on a singing project. I absolutely loved this girl in Almost Famous. Shes so quirky and cute and I love the way she looks all the time. My friend J, asked me if I had listened to SHE & HIM and I answered him blankly, is that a band?? He freaked out and couldnt believe that HE was giving ME a new band. So yes, in a sense he did, but it doesnt really count. I forgot about it. Okay okay. Fine he told me. Anyway. the project is called She and Him. She collaborated with M. Ward, another one of my favorites. Imagine kermit the frog singing in an echo but deeper. His voice is so unique, but this isnt really about him. He just plays the instruments and does a lil singing here and there. Supposedly shes been writing songs for years and kept them to herself until meeting him. They decided to jam together and the album was born. SHE & HIM - VOLUME I.
So back to HER. Her voice is really pretty. The tracks have a bit of of a 60's feel and sound to them. They are heavy on the chorus and the harmony which I always love. Might not be for everyone, but they definitely are catchy. Most I feel will be able to connect with a song or two, just because theyre easy to learn. My favorite tracks so far are SENTIMENTAL HEART AND WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE? I love how the drums bring on the heavy repeat of the chorus in Sentimental Heart. I also love songs that have a heavy piano presence. Is it me or is the piano a fading classic instrument? No one plays it anymore. They also cover YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME, my favorite beatles song, and they do it nicely. He sings with her on that track.
I was recently shocked to read that she plays the ukulele because, HELLLOOO, so do I. I knew she was bad ass! Anyway, the girl can sing.
LISTEN to WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE ----> CLICK HERE
3 comments:
Is it bad that I knew about She & Him and didn't mention it to you? What I didn't know, or rather, wasn't paying attention to, was who was involved. When I was told about She & Him I heard M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel but didn't care. I certainly didn't think for a second about looking who she is. I was going to listen to it at some point and don't much go in for pedigree.
That said, now that I recognize who she is, I love Zooey Deschanel! Loved her in everything she's done. Definitely looking forward to the next movie she's in.
oh, and I'm a big fan of the album (regardless of who's involved, although I like putting her to the voice)!
And, while the beatles do a great version, you really got a hold on me is smokey.
The beatles are great but smokey's the man!
Just got home from work. had You Really Got A Hold On Me in my head all day - great day! Thanks!
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