Karla Bonoff Live

Karla Bonoff | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Karla Bonoff
• ASIN: B000WCBR7G
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,691 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I Can't Hold On

2. Home

3. If He's Ever Near

4. Isn't It Always Love

5. Like A Compass

6. Please Be the One

7. New World

8. How Long

9. Falling Star

10. Rose In The Garden

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. All My Life

2. Baja Oklahoma

3. What About Joanne

4. Lose Again

5. Never Stop Her Heart

6. Wild Heart of the Young

7. Tell Me Why

8. Goodbye My Friend

9. Someone To Lay Down Beside Me

10. The Water is Wide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once more, with feeling, November 10, 2007

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Laura Hubbard (Eugene, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Karla Bonoff Live (Audio CD)

As a diehard Karla Bonoff fan since her first release over 30 years ago, I admit I was still uncertain how this live CD might differ from Bonoff's 1999 greatest hits release All My Life. I should have known that, as usual, Karla not only does not disappoint but amazes and delights. You will find this live compilation a treasure whether you come to Bonoff's music as a longtime friend or a new acquaintance.

Recorded in an intimate setting that perfectly complements Bonoff's musical and vocal stylings, found here are interpretations of Bonoff's previously released classics that are both familiar and fresh, Bonoff pieces released with Bryndle, and several new releases that are worthy additions to the Bonoff library. Several classics not found on All My Life and included here are Please Be the One, Rose in the Garden, Never Stop Her Heart, New World, and How Long. Please Be the One receives new, more edgy treatments in tempo and instrumentation, including nice guitar riffs from Nina Gerber. How Long's downshift in tempo and Karla's vocals create a more reflective interpretation than the 1980's original. Previously unreleased additions Baja Oklahoma and What About Joanne are delightful musically and lyrically. Someone to Lay Down Beside Me, arguably Bonoff's best known work, seems to be thoughtfully interpreted through the 30 years of life and experience that have elapsed since it first graced our ears.

We can always expect excellent musicianship from Bonoff and her musical companions Kenny Edwards, Gerber, and Scott Babcock, and this CD certainly proves that once again. Karla's vocal expression reflects the personal style that has always made her music truly special, and it also now comes with an added ease and confidence.

If you are already a Bonoff fan, this CD is a must-have addition to your collection. If you are new to Bonoff's music, you will know that you truly have found a "rose in the garden."

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quietly Perfect!, November 2, 2007

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Andrew Hudak - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Karla Bonoff Live (Audio CD)

KARLA BONOFF LIVE is a time capsule of 30 years worth of solo material (only four albums!) and two songs from Karla's three cd's with her group Bryndle. The good news is that it's 1977 all over again-"I Can't Hold On", "If He's Ever Near", and "Home" are just as genuine now as they were then. Karla's teardrop style piano complements Nina Gerber's flowing guitar for a quietly intimate performance. Subtle flourishes are provided by original Stone Poney Kenny Edwards. The surprises here are an up-tempo "Please Be The One" and a sparkling new song, "What About Joanne". LIVE is a warm journey through the past with hints of great things yet to come.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Live Recording, November 17, 2007

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AH "AH" (USA) - See all my reviews

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I've been a fan of Ms. Bonoff since the beginning and I also prefer live recordings to studio versions, so this was a no-brainer for me. I am grateful that she came out with this because the results are first rate. The production is very clear and the band sounds excellent, although I would have loved it even more with Andrew Gold present. After all these years, Karla's lovely voice and touching songs remain the gold standard of beautifully crafted music. Kenny Edwards provides the usual tasteful and perfect backup. Highly recommended.