The Band

So funny story. We were listening to "The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down" on youtube and I read the title of the music video and it read The Last Waltz - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. So I thought that there was a band called The Last Waltz and that they had covered The Band's song. I really enjoyed this so-called "cover" and I thought it was even better then the original... But when I typed it into iTunes and allmusic.com, all that came up was an album made by The Band. I was super confused, until I then realized the "cover" we watched was actually The Band singing THEIR song. I was kind of disappointed because I really liked the sound of this so-called "band," The Last Waltz. But it just means like The Bands sound.

One thing I really enjoy about The Band is I feel like their music isn't as harsh sounding as some rock artists during this time. I am a fan of rock, but when it gets too hard, it begins to sound like a jumble of loud music and I don't like it. My favorite song, by far is "The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down."

This is such a stellar performance made by The Band. It is very well rehearsed and everyone compliments each others sounds, creating great harmonies. That is one area I feel that The Band is really strong in. Their harmonies are on par with The Beatles' harmonies. It is as if these guys were made to sing together.

My one complaint is sometimes the lead vocalist sounds like he is straining to get that note out. Almost as if he is groaning, which isn't the most pleasant to listen to. But in some songs, where the notes don't go as high, it works out fine. The song I really noticed it in was "Jemima Surrender." He really has to push to get those words out.

On a good note, The Band has a nice little piece of country twang in it. I usually don't like country music, and I know Mr. A will hate that I don't like that genre because all music is related, but it just doesn't float my boat. Maybe it is because the only country I have heard is the new stuff that is all about love, getting drunk and trucks. They have really put a heavy accent on every single word and it is so annoying. But I do like the little hint that The Band puts into their songs. It adds a nice touch. Overall I do like The Band, and I think their songs are really well put together. AND I LOVE THEIR METHOD OF GETTING LYRICS! I think there should be a challenge among celebrity bands (or any band) to try producing lyrics this way. I think it would be really neat to see how they compare!