Why Van Dyke Parks? Why?

Posted almost 4 years ago

I was super excited for Inara George's follow-up to All Rise. Then I heard it. Not my thing at all.

Sweeping, melodramatic strings. Sounds like showtunes. I was hugely let down.

And then I read the sweet tale of why it came together -- Lowell George (Inara's Papa) being close friends with Van Dyke Parks and this collaboration being almost inevitable.

And, also hearing that VDP is touring with Inara -- after not touring for years and years -- is also likely a huge plus for any fans.

So yay for you, waaah for me.

Comments (4)

  1. redmiller1 says

    Van Dyke Parks is cool. Ever hear of his work with Brian Wilson?

    and I've loved Inara's music from back in the days when she was with Merrick.


    Cheer up. It's all good

    Permalink posted 07/30/2008
  2. tjayfowler says

    Yeah, I know Van Dyke Parks. I just don;t like what he's done with Inara!

    Permalink posted 07/30/2008
  3. Rawkkiddoh says

    nothing like good news about a favorite band to make your day eh?

    Permalink posted 07/30/2008
  4. taranicolebowen says

    i know of Van Dyke Parks through Joanna Newsom. if you all haven't already, i highly recommend you check out her album Ys (pronounced eeez, the one he produced).

    Permalink posted 08/04/2008

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