[SACD-R][OF] Mckinley Black - Beggars, Fools & Thieves - 2011 (Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Rock)

foobar2000 1.3.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
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Analyzed: Mckinley Black / Beggars, Fools and Thieves
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -3.28 dB -17.17 dB 3:46 01-High Noon
DR11 -3.17 dB -17.29 dB 4:46 02-All I Need
DR10 -3.20 dB -15.04 dB 3:10 03-Beggars, Fools and Thieves
DR11 -3.20 dB -16.04 dB 3:44 04-Hold On
DR12 -3.63 dB -17.23 dB 3:28 05-Mother
DR11 -2.94 dB -16.17 dB 2:42 06-Love Like Mine
DR11 -4.03 dB -17.24 dB 4:19 07-Bailinho da Maria
DR11 -3.52 dB -18.22 dB 5:05 08-Hunger
DR9 -2.75 dB -15.39 dB 3:48 09-Free
DR11 -7.72 dB -20.78 dB 3:25 10-Westwinds
DR12 -2.81 dB -17.57 dB 4:47 11-This Train
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR11

Samplerate: 2822400 Hz / PCM Samplerate: 352800 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 5645 kbps
Codec: DSD64
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Mckinley Black - vocals & guitar
Ian Melrose - guitar, dobro, electric guitars, whistle & Packages
Ian Parker - hammond b3
Jan Hermerschmidt - clarinet
Klaus Graf - clarinet
Pam Wischofsky - background vocals
Mitch Steinberg - background vocals
Lea Morris - background vocals
Katharina Franck - background vocals
Julia Correira - background vocals
Simon Pauli - electric bass
Ralf Gustke - drums, percussion
Ingolf Kurkowski - cajon, percussion
"Geigenhofquartett" Wojtek Bolimowski - violin
Zsuzsanna Bolimowski - violin
Oksana Labach - viola
Lucile Chaubard - violoncello

Жанр: Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Rock
Родной город: Middleboro, MA (USA)
Label: Stockfisch Records
Mckinley is an American Singer/Songwriter from the shores of Massachusetts now living in Berlin, Germany.

http:/www.mckinleyblack.com

This is the 1st stockfish album by American artist Mckinley Black residing Berlin.

USA-Berlin – no connection like any other – McKinley Black’s US-connection is special; 1 supported by that delicately balanced myriad of factors required for the artistically sublime. Factors that don’t just fall from the blue sky, but in coming together, allow artists to airdrop supplies to those awaiting authenticity & personality to be found in music. You can feel it from the moment this little woman with that enormous voice enters the stage that her art is deeply rooted in genuinely American musical genres.
Is that air of vitality due to her Portuguese ancestry?
The diversity of things she has done & places she has lived in has certainly influenced her biography as an artist. Highly energetic guitar playing, worldly wise lyrics, a sensuousness just under control – the sky over Berlin.

AudAud review:
A seventh child (blues aficionados would call that auspicious), McKinley Black reversed course and moved to Europe to develop her career. Possessing a distinctive voice and songwriting proficiency, she uses her music as a means of self exploration. In the tradition of American singer/songwriters, Black has shaped very personal feelings into song. The influences include rock, country, blues, and soul.

Black’s newest release Beggars, Fools And Thieves consists of eleven original compositions detailing philosophical themes of everyday life. The opening track, High Noon, is an introspective folk song that frames her crystalline voice against acoustic guitar. The arrangement benefits from dobro (Ian Melrose) and a vocal duo (Pam Wischofsky and Mitch Steinberg) singing backup. “Hold On” continues the smooth vibe as studio veteran singer Lea Morris adds another layer to the chorus. Switching to mandolin, Black creates a rhythmic groove on “Mother”, balanced by some nimble guitar by Melrose. The lyrical content delves into spiritual imagery inspired by the likes of Shakespeare, Bacon, Gibran, Cicero and Buddha. A deeply moving “This Train” becomes a gospel hymn with a rolling cadence and dramatic stops. Despite the familiarity of phrasing (…”this train is bound for glory”…) the lush vocals and underscored instrumentation provides a heartfelt sentiment.

The pace is more vigorous on the title track. Perhaps rumination on the life of a troubadour, it strikes a prescient chord. The singer pays tribute to her grandmother on “Bailinho da Maria”. Sung in English and Portuguese (Katharina Franck and Julia Correira lend their vocal talents), the band creates an ethnic dance with clarinet accents (Jan Hermerschmidt) and Melrose on waldzither (a nine “steel string” instrument from Germany). Immigration existence is told with profound expression. Stockfisch Records is renowned for having a stable of talented recording artists/session players. A haunting, string quartet complements Black’s hushed vocals on “Hunger”.

Stockfisch has become a leader in SACD engineering. Beggars, Fools And Thieves is yet another example of superior acoustics and mastering. The variety of stringed instruments is captured with depth and lucidity. Guitars in particular have a rich texture. Discreet touches like a clarinet or whistle are woven into the mix in a natural manner. The recording of the lead and backup voices is sparkling.