Joni Mitchell

Blue · 11-12-2008, 10:45 PM

I couldn't find a thread on her (which I found really surprising, I honestly think I must be wrong), so I decided to start one. Blue is an absolutely incredible album. It completely blew me away when I heard it. I must've listened to it 4 times that first day I gave it a listen. It was so different from the music I normally listen to because it was so raw, and her lyrics are so intimate and honest. I think she's really an incredible writer, I love her words.

I recently picked up Ladies of the Canyon actually, and also though it was really, really great. I think I may pick up Court and Spark next. Any other fans here?

Anti-Christ · 11-12-2008, 10:51 PM

I may be considered a fan. I have thoroughly enjoyed everything I've heard by her. I want the album Blue....I should download it...

Blue · 11-12-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-Christ

I may be considered a fan. I have thoroughly enjoyed everything I've heard by her. I want the album Blue....I should download it...

I highly encourage it. I've heard by a lot of people that they consider it her best album too.

Anti-Christ · 11-12-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue

I highly encourage it. I've heard by a lot of people that they consider it her best album too.

Yeah, what I've heard too. Did you see that video of her playing in woodstock and she gets pissed off because they're not acting nicely and she tells them so?

Blue · 11-12-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-Christ

Yeah, what I've heard too. Did you see that video of her playing in woodstock and she gets pissed off because they're not acting nicely and she tells them so?

No, though, from what I know, she wasn't at Woodstock. I think she wrote the song Woodstock while it was happening because she heard about it from Graham Nash. Though, I may be wrong.

Anti-Christ · 11-12-2008, 11:18 PM

YouTube - Joni Mitchell tries singing Woodstock at Isle of Wight

And, yes she did.

Blue · 11-12-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-Christ

YouTube - Joni Mitchell tries singing Woodstock at Isle of Wight

And, yes she did.

Thanks for showing me that, and I agree with her wholeheartedly. As a musician myself, I put all I have into my music, and if people were just shouting, hollering and acting like tourists, as she put it, I'd be upset too. What I'm/she's playing means something to me/her, and it's hard to get that out when people are acting in such a manner. It's like all those people that go to a Radiohead gig (just an example), and just shout out to hear Creep, Karma Police or the general hits. I guess in a sense that's on a bit of a different wave, but still, show some respect to the person pouring their emotions into the music they're playing for you rather then just shouting and hollering like a buffoon.

Anti-Christ · 11-12-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue

Thanks for showing me that, and I agree with her wholeheartedly. As a musician myself, I put all I have into my music, and if people were just shouting, hollering and acting like tourists, as she put it, I'd be upset too. What I'm/she's playing means something to me/her, and it's hard to get that out when people are acting in such a manner. It's like all those people that go to a Radiohead gig (just an example), and just shout out to hear Creep, Karma Police or the general hits. I guess in a sense that's on a bit of a different wave, but still, show some respect to the person pouring their emotions into the music they're playing for you rather then just shouting and hollering like a buffoon.

I agree but with that said, that of course comes with being a musician. It's just something you'll have to learn to tolerate.

Blue · 11-13-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-Christ

I agree but with that said, that of course comes with being a musician. It's just something you'll have to learn to tolerate.

Yes I definately agree; you have to expect it really. I really wish it wasn't that way though.

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My favourite album of hers is Hejira. The live album Shadows And Light is a stunning live album. Great band line up too. This is a brilliant performance of the Jazz classic 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat' from that album:

I'd actually never seen her to any jazz material before, so this was really great. I should pick up that album for sure.

~~James~~ · 06-27-2010, 12:08 PM

This thread needs more love. Joni is one of the best songwriters of all time and Blue is a perfect album. Some people think that Blue is all she made that's worth anything, but I disagree For The Roses, Court And Spark, Miles Of Aisles, The Hissing Of Summer Lawns and Hejira are all outstanding albums. What I love about her is how personal she was in her songwriting. She wasn't afraid to tall the truth, she sung what was on her mind and didn't hold anything back.
She's a real legend.

11-12-2008, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 287	Joni Mitchell I couldn't find a thread on her (which I found really surprising, I honestly think I must be wrong), so I decided to start one. Blue is an absolutely incredible album. It completely blew me away when I heard it. I must've listened to it 4 times that first day I gave it a listen. It was so different from the music I normally listen to because it was so raw, and her lyrics are so intimate and honest. I think she's really an incredible writer, I love her words. I recently picked up Ladies of the Canyon actually, and also though it was really, really great. I think I may pick up Court and Spark next. Any other fans here?

11-12-2008, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-27-2010, 12:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	This thread needs more love. Joni is one of the best songwriters of all time and Blue is a perfect album. Some people think that Blue is all she made that's worth anything, but I disagree For The Roses, Court And Spark, Miles Of Aisles, The Hissing Of Summer Lawns and Hejira are all outstanding albums. What I love about her is how personal she was in her songwriting. She wasn't afraid to tall the truth, she sung what was on her mind and didn't hold anything back. She's a real legend.