Augustana - Boston (Live at Cafe AMI Antwerpen 2016)
OK it’s Wednesday when I post this next episode of Video Thursday, but no need to wait when it’s ready, right?
Augustana is opening for the Dixie Chicks on some of their shows in Europe. Before their gig at the 8000 people capacity Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium, they warmed up in front of about 40 people in a small bar in the city: Café AMI.
This is their hit “Boston”, and I’ll be adding one of the beautiful new songs they did later. So stay tuned and enjoy this one already now!
Not for me, but a friend of mine in Seattle. Brenda Xu is her name and she’s over 55% funded with her Kickstarter project to launch her new (second) album. I played bass on one of the songs in her previous album and performed with her in over 35 live shows in Southern California (2007-2009), including the world-famous Whisky-a-go-go on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. The info is below, just click to check out and help contribute to a successful CD launch. Ends August 7th.
Well of course I’ve seen the Oscar-nominated Belgian movie “The Broken Circle Breakdown”, where this song is placed in a key-moment of the story. But I didn’t think it would hold up this strong just by itself. Just another proof the lead-actress Veerle Baetens (who also sings the song) is world-class !
In comparison, the modern take of Ed Sheeran can be found here: Wayfaring Stranger by Ed Sheeran. It was recorded in one take and is a beautiful showcase of his voice looping technique. But, I do prefer the intensity of the first one. What about you? (yes, commenting is possible).
Disclaimer: Be sure that you can handle “Got my boys in the water” going through your head for the rest of the day after listening to this song. Amazing vocal performance, amazing production (the “just enough” kind) and they’re Belgian. What more do you need? Oh yeah, a cool video. That too…
