Josh Hurst has compiled a list of his personal dream projects for our favorite producer, Joe Henry.
I'd have to add to that list entire albums by Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples or Ann Peebles (all of whom sang on I Believe To My Soul).
And Tift Merritt.
Josh Hurst has compiled a list of his personal dream projects for our favorite producer, Joe Henry.
I'd have to add to that list entire albums by Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples or Ann Peebles (all of whom sang on I Believe To My Soul).
And Tift Merritt.
Hey David,
Stefan from ‘Time is a Lion’
We are almost 4 years later, since this post. I stumbled on it during my search on JH info.
Off course I also think sometimes : “wouldn’t it be great if Joe worked with…..”
It’s harder for me to put names on it, (although I have some) but my thinking goes more into general project ideas.
Projects that, I think, are wonderful for both Joe as the musicians. I was f.e. delighted to hear Joe’s producing Caitríona O’Leary. I don’t really know her, but I learned she is more a classical trained singer of early music. I believe something Joe’s not really done before (correct me if I’m wrong).
A first one for me is producing fairly new artists, displaying their amazing talents, but open for a full career of evolution. I would say Anna Calvi. This links nicely to Josh’s post, since she is compared a lot to P.J. Harvey.
Another one, on the other side of the spectrum, is producing icons or legends in the music bussiness. Already a respected career, but working with Joe might give them another fresh and interesting album. Josh Hurst kept Bob Dylan for Jack white, but mentioned Elton John and Elvis Costello.
I would say : No other than T. Waits. Those 2 together…. Can’t imagine anything else but musical fireworks.
Beisdes that, I was thinking of instrumental albums, like a Jazz trio, or quartet,…. or a string quartet,….
There are so many ideas, Where I think Joe would make an excellent contribution. That’s why (can I say?) we love him.
He has an excellent nose for great projects, so I’ll let it all come towards me, and enjoy them.
Greetings,
Stefan.