01. "I Just Wanna Be With You" 02. "Be Thankful For What You Got aka Diamond In The Back" 03. "Distant Lover" 04. "Hard Times" 05. "That Loving Feeling" 06. "Simply Beautiful" 07. "Use Me" 08. "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" 09. "Cool Cat" 10. "Here But I'm Gone"
Description:
(SACD-HYBRID) "Use Me" introduces and throws the spotlight on the fantastic voice of Singaporean vocalist Vanessa Fernandez. This album of audiophile quality covers of soul and R&B classics from the 70s and 80s was done in an "unplugged" style with acoustic instruments and arrangements used on all of the tracks. Vocals are tremendously dynamic (no compression or limiting used), with superb presence and detail for all other instruments including the drum set. Resolution is of the highest order and this is an LP that rewards for both musical performance and outstanding audio quality. The song selection includes tunes by Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, Earth Wind & Fire, Bill Withers, Al Green and others. Top musicians playing on the album include the great bassist Lee Sklar (Phil Collins, Rita Coolidge, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Lyle Lovett), acoustic guitars - Tim Pierce (Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Roger Waters, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton), electric piano - Jim Cox (Willie Nelson, BB King, Aaron Neville, Ringo Starr, Lyle Lovett), drums - Victor Indrizzo (Macy Grey, Marianne Faithfull, Meatloaf, Emmylou Harris), percussion - Rafael Padillo (Julio Iglesias, Celine Dion, Pavarotti, Gloria Estefan), and harmonica Stanley Behrens (Willie Dixon, Canned Heat, Ruth Brown). There are many records and labels who declare themselves to be of "audiophile quality". Groove Note records all of our albums at the best studios in Hollywood (Ocean way, Record One, Cello, Sunset Sound) using a top Grammy nominated recording engineer, Michael C. Ross. All of our albums are recorded 100% analogue and the production masters are also mixed by 100% analogue by MC Ross. All albums are cut by one of the greatest mastering engineers in the world, Bernie Grundman, on an all analogue tube cutting system using all upgraded and modified vintage Sculley cutting lathes.
Recorded and mixed at Oceanway Recording 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd January 2014
Publishers:
1 Out Time Music / EMI April Music Inc.
2 EMI April Music Inc. / EMI Jamaxal International / OBO Melomega Music, Music Sales Corporation / BMG Gold Songs OBO R2M Publishing / Copyright Control / EMI Jemaxal Music Inc. / EMI April Music Inc. / OBO Ludacris Music Publishing
3 Jobete Music Co. Inc.
4 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
5 Tennessee Swamp Fox Music
6 Irving Music, Inc.
7 Songs of Universal, Inc.
8 Unichappell Music, Inc.
9 EMI Beechwood Music OBO Queen Music Ltd.
10 Hitco Music / Organized Noize Music / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing
Made in Germany
'Super Jewel Box' with a clear tray and an 8-panel fold-out, leaflet style cover booklet. Newer case type with booklet tabs left and right, plus a locking clasp.
"Use Me" by Vanessa Fernandez is a remarkable release in the SACD+CD format, produced by the renowned audiophile label GROOVE NOTE. This album features stunning reinterpretations of classic soul and R&B tracks originally performed by legends such as Bill Withers, Curtis Mayfield, and Al Green. The hybrid disc offers both high-resolution Super Audio CD sound for discerning listeners and standard CD playback for universal compatibility. Vanessa Fernandez's powerful yet nuanced vocals breathe new life into each song, supported by world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art recording techniques that capture every detail with warmth and clarity. GROOVE NOTE is celebrated worldwide for its commitment to sonic excellence, using only the finest analog equipment and meticulous mastering processes to deliver an immersive listening experience. Singaporean singer Vanessa Fernandez has established herself as one of Asia's premier vocalists; her previous albums have garnered critical acclaim for their emotional depth and technical brilliance.
This album is a perfection of recording technique with enduring songs that will have musical enthusiast reaching for this collection of songs when listening to music is more important than having a background track playing.
Luck T. - 17/Sep/2020
Another good recording from Groove Note. Songs are good and her performance and voice are great. Highly Recommended.
Pop International
353.351
- Asia Pop 9.595- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- French Pop 680- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 23- Italo Pop 334- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.077- Oldies 60- Other Pop 331.244- Party 44- Synthi Pop 292- The 60s 311
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