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Our very own Greg Boraman was lucky enough to see Amy in action recently, delivers his take of Radio 2's latest prodigy and her performance.
Amy's own meteoric rise appears to yet impact upon Amy Winehouse; her amiable and relaxed demeanour during this short set performed in front of the music industry, may mean that two Brit Award nominations and instant accolades have, so far, failed to unnerve this 20 year old North London singer/songwriter. Her debut album Frank was only released last October and yet the excitement and genuine praise she has already attracted speaks volumes about her instant appeal. Resplendent in a 1940's style char ladies headscarf (and some seriously attention seeking heels!) Amy seems a totally relaxed character, bemused rather than unnerved by the constant praise and tips for the top.
Amy Winehouse in PersonIn fact, her confidence allows her to perform alone, with just the odd wisecrack and the accompliament of her own funky guitar chords to back up that voice. And it is the voice that is really the secret of her appeal. The '20-a-day' jazz styling and the apparent but not overbearing musical influences blend into a seriously versatile instrument. Kicking off this set with the very cheeky 'Love is Blind' - it is staggering to hear how Winehouse stretches out her own melodies and lyrics, crossing the beat, improvising with ease and displaying an apparently effortless ability to imbue her hook laden compositions with real attitude, humour and personality. Furthermore, having checked a few of her recent live performances, it is now clear that Winehouse rarely performs any of her songs the same way twice - in a genuine jazz tradition.
Performing other highlights from Frank including the debut Stronger Than Me, Take The Box and In My Bed, one has the feeling that for Amy at least, these songs are already standards, and she is itching to let us hear the next batch of her acerbic, witty, honest and well observed lyrics, all framed within her unique retro yet contemporary urban soul/jazz template.
There are few artists whose wide appeal can result in their music gracing both the Radio 2 and 1Xtra play lists at the same time. It says a great deal about her musical knowledge, ability, influences and very natural talent. What is exciting is that the best is surely yet to come.
Greg Boraman
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There are three files available under the format .asx, which can be downloaded, but I haven't made it to play them, so don't know whether they are the original songs or the songs played that night
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There is also one file here: http://web.archive.o...y_archive.shtml
but it is .ram and I can't play it as well
