BOB DYLAN - Ivory
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 6:53 am
Field recordings 2012-2013
A CS production, March 2014
CD 1:
1. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues - November 7, 2013
2. Saving Grace - August 29, 2012
3. It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) - October 12, 2013
4. Simple Twist Of Fate - October 22, 2013
5. Shadows - October 9, 2012
6. Joey - October 17, 2012
7. When The Deal Goes Down - November 7, 2013
8. Rollin' & Tumblin' - November 19, 2012
9. Ain't Talkin' - November 7, 2013
10. Delia - October 27, 2012
11. Mississippi - November 1, 2012
12. Highway 61 Revisited - November 19, 2012
13. Tangled Up In Blue - October 20, 2013
CD 2 - Bonus:
1. Leopard-Skin Pill Box Hat - November 6, 2013
2. Dignity - November 1, 2012
3. Suzie Baby - July 10, 2013
4. Tryin' To Get To Heaven - July 8, 2012
5. Beyond Here Lies Nothin' - October 19, 2013
Here's the real deal: thirteen jazzy tracks from Dylan's piano-playing era. This began with 2012's European Tour and has continued to the current time (Spring 2014). It has been rapturously received, and has been a component of Dylan adopting a softer, jazz-like sound. Harder tracks have not been absent, but the piano-driven songs have tended toward a more introspective quality.
The piano is the centerpiece of each song. Though the 2012 songs are excellent, Dylan's playing consistently improved during its presence in the set. The 2013 songs showcase the piano at its finest, but among the earlier track "Highway 61" and "Mississippi" are driven almost entirely by this instrument, embellished of course by the band.
From a production standpoint, some of these tracks proved problematic, though I'm proud of the results. Crystal Cat's fine Stockholm 2013 recording sounded great, but the vocals were comparatively muffled when juxtaposed with the surrounding songs; it was re-EQ'd to fit in, and still sounds great. "Shadows" proved tricky as well, as something about the recording makes it a bit indistinct. Though equalization could make it clearer, the overall tone of the recording suffered and I thought it best to leave it as is. None of the other tracks required such drastic alterations.
I hope you enjoy the songs and the peek into the set's production. The recordings are top-notch, and Dylan's performance is consistently engaging. Something about the airy quality produced by the piano creates a texture that runs through the full CD. Set it to play, sip some wine and have a lovely time.
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