Frazey Ford Obadiah Download
Bass – Darren Parris Organ – Jakob Aginsky. Written-By – Frazey Ford: 3:45: 2: Lay Down With You Arranged By Strings – Mat Rogers. Bass – Darren Parris Harmony Vocals – Debra-Jean Creelman Trumpet, Arranged By Trumpet – J.P. Carter Vibraphone, Keyboards – John Raham Written-By – Frazey Ford: 4:32: 3: Bird Of Paradise. Obadiah is a 2010 album released by Canadian musician Frazey Ford. It is Ford's debut solo album. It is Ford's debut solo album. She had previously released albums as a member of The Be Good Tanyas.
| Obadiah | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 20 July 2010 |
| Genre | Folk |
| Length | 58:33 |
| Label | Nettwerk |
| Producer | John Raham |
Obadiah is a 2010 album released by Canadian musician Frazey Ford. It is Ford's debut solo album. She had previously released albums as a member of The Be Good Tanyas.
Background[edit]
Frazey Ford Frazey Obadiah Ford is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. She was a founding member of The Be Good Tanyas. Her third album U kin B the Sun, Ford inhabits an entire world of shapeshifting rhythm, elevating every beat and groove with the subtle magnetism of her mesmerizing voice. Writer: Frazey Obadiah Ford. Nettwerk: 30 Years of Music. 04:41 Writer: David Hosking - Jonathan Hart - Killian Gavin - Timothy Hart. The Be Good Tanyas' Frazey Ford is set to release her debut solo album 'Obadiah' on July 20. 'Obadiah' combines Frazey's gorgeous sultry vocals that helped define the Tanyas' sound, with her ever growing love for soul music, adding a rich fullness and bottom end to the 13 tracks the comprise the debut.
- Obadiah Frazey Ford. Lay Down With You 3. Bird Of Paradise 4. If You Gonna Go 5. Blue Streak Mama 6.
- As one-third of the Vancouver alt-folk trio the Be Good Tanyas, dulcet-voiced singer/songwriter Frazey Ford enjoyed widespread critical acclaim and cult band status during the 2000s, later launching a solo career with 2010's Obadiah.
In a change from her work with The Be Good Tanyas, Ford focused on performing soul for Obadiah.[1] The album takes its name from Ford's middle name 'Obadiah'. Siemens nx 12 user manual pdf. When she was born, her parents asked her brothers to choose her middle name; they decided to name her after their pet cat Obadiah that had recently run away.[2]
Recording[edit]
Ford recorded the album with guitarist Trish Klein, who was also in The Be Good Tanyas. Klein's partner, John Raham played drums and produced the album. Ford's mother, neighbor, and landlord also appear on the record.[3]
Themes[edit]
Ford has said that the album relates to an emotional time she had with her family.[1][4]
Reception[edit]
Ben Ratliff of the New York Times gave the album a favorable review and commended Ford's blending of soul and country influences.[5] He compared her singing to a diverse group of artists including Dolly Parton, Ann Peebles and Feist.[5]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [6] |
| The New York Times | Favorable[5] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.1[7] |
Track listing[edit]
| Track number | Song | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Firecracker' | Frazey Ford | 3:45 |
| 2 | 'Lay Down With You' | Frazey Ford | 4:32 |
| 3 | 'Bird of Paradise' | Frazey Ford | 5:17 |
| 4 | 'If You Gonna Go' | Frazey Ford | 3:56 |
| 5 | 'Blue Streak Mama' | Frazey Ford | 3:46 |
| 6 | 'Lost Together' | Frazey Ford | 4:31 |
| 7 | 'I Like You Better' | Frazey Ford | 4:36 |
| 8 | 'Hey Little Mama' | Frazey Ford | 4:24 |
| 9 | 'The Gospel Song' | Frazey Ford | 5:42 |
| 10 | 'Going Over' | Frazey Ford | 3:13 |
| 11 | 'Half In' | Frazey Ford | 5:05 |
| 12 | 'One More Cup of Coffee' | Bob Dylan | 4:19 |
| 13 | 'Mimi Song' | Frazey Ford | 5:27 |
| 14 | 'Lovers in a Dangerous Time' † | Bruce Cockburn | 4:37 |
† Bonus track on some editions of the album.
References[edit]
- ^ abYeoman, Paula (19 September 2010). 'Album helped grieving process'. The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 October 2010.
- ^Ross, Rick. 'Another Country with Rick Ross'. BBC Radio Scotland. Retrieved 8 October 2010.
- ^Adams, Rob (6 October 2010). 'A talent for healing folk'. Herald Scotland. Retrieved 8 October 2010.
- ^Honigmann, David. 'Frazey Ford, Purcell Room, London'. Financial Times. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ abcRatliff, Ben (19 July 2010). 'Obadiah'. The New York Times. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
- ^Allen, J. 'Obadiah > Overview'. Allmusic. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
- ^Deusner, Stephen. 'Obadiah'. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
Ford performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Origin | East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Americana, soul |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Nettwerk |
| Associated acts | The Be Good Tanyas |
| Website | frazeyford.com |
Frazey Obadiah Ford is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. She was a founding member of The Be Good Tanyas. Her solo debut Obadiah was released on Nettwerk on July 20, 2010.[1]
Jenny Charlesworth of The Georgia Straight wrote that a few of the songs 'swing with a mellow neo-soul beat enlivened by buttery vocals', and noted influences from rhythm and blues singers Ann Peebles, Roberta Flack, and Donny Hathaway.[2] Ford also credits her free spirited parents (her father was an American conscientious objector who moved to Canada), and being a mother has had a strong influence on her songwriting.[3][4]
Obadiah takes its name from Ford's middle name 'Obadiah'. When she was born, her parents asked her brothers to choose her middle name; they decided to name her after their pet cat Obadiah that had recently run away.[5]
Ford was raised in the Castlegar, British Columbia.[4] She currently resides in Vancouver.[3]
Discography[edit]
- Obadiah (2010)
- Indian Ocean (2014)
- U Kin B the Sun (2020)
Filmography[edit]
Frazey Ford Lyrics
- The L Word (TV episode, 2006) as Sister Christine
- The Christmas Calendar (2017) as Ivy
References[edit]
- ^Derdeyn, Stuart (June 15, 2010). 'The Province Playlist featured artist: Frazey Ford'. The Province. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
- ^Charlesworth, Jenny. 'Frazey Ford bares her soul'. Straight.com. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- ^ abDerdeyn, Stuart (July 19, 2010). 'Look who's got soul'. Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
- ^ abScallan, Niamh. 'Singer-songwriter searches her soul'. The Vancouver Courier. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
- ^Ross, Rick. 'Another Country with Rick Ross'. BBC Radio Scotland. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Frazey Ford. |
- Frazey Ford at AllMusic
- Frazey Ford discography at Discogs
- Frazey Ford on IMDb
- Frazey Ford at Nettwerk
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