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I was particularly impressed with how great her
voice sounded with a totally dry mix. Many singers disguise their vocal
imperfections with reverb, chorus, doubling, etc. On many of her songs,
the mix on her voice is dry as a funeral drum, yet she is right on the money and
in your face. No need to "Doctor up" her voice, by any means. I am not usually a
fan or particular impressed by most popular or diatonic music of any sort, but I
enjoyed her music.
Kris
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After checking out a
number of Juana’s you tube performances, I was struck by how
pure her musical vision was. Very emotionally direct, and simple in the best
sense of the word.. She struck me as person very in touch with her muse
with a fearless sense of exploration. How many artists besides Iggy Pop
do you know that can start barking and yipping like a dog as she does at the
end of El Perro, from a Santiago, Chile concert that is on youtube , and
actually not make it seem contrived, or posturing, and completely work in the
context of the song. She also has an ace in the hole with her comedy
chops. Though I am not fluent in Spanish, I t was obvious from her between
song banter in one performance that she was cracking everyone in the room up,
and had been since she hit the stage. She has a wonderful sense of sound
design, a lovely voice with great character, good songs, and she’s a skilled
looper. I’m smitten.
Bill
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