Thanks for the intro to Elise Trouw - will investigate further. When it comes to looping, sometimes it’s very show-offy and not very musical. Sounds like she’s struck the right balance! I’m a long time Sound Ops listener, too, and they continue to do a good job. I get a little tired of the Jason Isbell worship as I think he’s mediocrity …
Thanks for the intro to Elise Trouw - will investigate further. When it comes to looping, sometimes it’s very show-offy and not very musical. Sounds like she’s struck the right balance! I’m a long time Sound Ops listener, too, and they continue to do a good job. I get a little tired of the Jason Isbell worship as I think he’s mediocrity personified - especially when they’ve never reviewed ONE Hiss Golden Messenger album 😭. Tirade over - great post!
Thanks Jeremy! Yeah, there is a lot of bad live looping out there. Which is why I specifically her picked out Elise. Her loops are always in service to the song. And watching her make the loops, I am impressed by how relaxed and unhurried she is building the song.
I’m in full agreement in terms of Hiss Golden Messenger not getting enough accolades. But I am a big fan of Jason Isbell, so I wouldn’t use him as my comparison of what gets over attention on the show. That would be Brian Eno! Ha- and I say that as a big Eno fan.
Thanks for the intro to Elise Trouw - will investigate further. When it comes to looping, sometimes it’s very show-offy and not very musical. Sounds like she’s struck the right balance! I’m a long time Sound Ops listener, too, and they continue to do a good job. I get a little tired of the Jason Isbell worship as I think he’s mediocrity personified - especially when they’ve never reviewed ONE Hiss Golden Messenger album 😭. Tirade over - great post!
Thanks Jeremy! Yeah, there is a lot of bad live looping out there. Which is why I specifically her picked out Elise. Her loops are always in service to the song. And watching her make the loops, I am impressed by how relaxed and unhurried she is building the song.
I’m in full agreement in terms of Hiss Golden Messenger not getting enough accolades. But I am a big fan of Jason Isbell, so I wouldn’t use him as my comparison of what gets over attention on the show. That would be Brian Eno! Ha- and I say that as a big Eno fan.
Haha - "Eno" - ding!