1, 2, 3, 4 steps for listening to Feist (Saturated Market)

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1, 2, 3, 4 steps for listening to Feist

I never thought I'd get into Feist. I heard the buzz, but she didn't seem to be my sort of music. Then I discovered these four easy steps to start listening to Feist...

1. Hear a song, think it's kinda catchy
2. See 1, 2, 3, 4 on the ipod commercial, get it stuck in your head every time you watch tv
3. Find out she used to be in Broken Social Scene
4. Buy album and be completely blown away

I have to admit, I like Feist far more than I thought I would. Beyond the catchy tunes you hear in the singles, she has a fantastic range that I never could have expected. From the soft, slow tunes like Gatekeeper to the upbeat, vielle Français style tune of L'amour ne dure pas toujours, she seems to escape being pigeonholed into one particular style of music, which is a huge plus in my books. Her voice is absolutely fantastic, and is as varied as her musical styles. Quiet and soft one moment, then strong and bouncy the next, it's hard to get bored of her singing. Her origins in indie group Broken Social Scene are particularly evident in many songs, while others seem completely removed, so fans of BSS should certainly check her out, without worrying that she's just recycling old styles.

A particular favourite of mine is One Evening, a new-jazz style song that reminds me of another great, Steely Dan. It has a distinct funk/jazz feel to it not often found in the mainstream.

A short review, considering I cannot say enough about this act. She will certainly find her way into my regular rotation on the old iPod, despite the upcoming releases of Bruce and Neil's new albums expected this month.

Until next time,