Madrigals [EP]

Howie Day | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Sony
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B00008ZL7I
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,582 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unlike any performance you've ever seen, August 19, 2004

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Alan Pounds "Minnesota Hip-Hop Fiend" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Madrigals (Audio CD)

If you haven't read already; this is a single CD with a bonus 30 minute live DVD. I'm not going to waste my time too much talking about the CD, as it doesn't compare to how great the DVD is.

I have to give it up to Howie Day for putting on an amazing one man show. I've never seen a performance quite like it. He samples his own vocals, and guitar riffs live on stage. Then he loops them seamlessly together. Before you know it, you have what sounds like some percussion, a rhythm guitar, a lead guitar, a bass guitar and layered up vocals (all by himself). He basically brought his studio to the stage. He does it so incredibly well. He has some undeniable talent not only with instruments, but also in the studio, producing.

I own both of his studio albums; Australia and Stop All The World Now; both quality releases. But if you want to see how truly talented Howie Day is; you must get this DVD. It's only 30 minutes long, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire 30 minutes.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a Howie Day Concert in My Living Room, April 29, 2003

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Shannon (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madrigals (Audio CD)

One word: WOW. I've been a big Howie Day fan for a while now, and I was absolutely elated to hear he was releasing this EP. I got up early and ran out to a local store. When I got home, I started listening to the CD and couldn't help myself, I ran upstairs and popped the DVD in. I didn't know what to listen to first! So, I get some rare songs from Howie and a DVD for under ten bucks, how can I complain?

Howie is so gorgeous. He's a talented genius and he's young and cute. What more can you want? The visuals and sound are CRYSTAL clear. I feel like I'm back at the concert. Epic did a wonderful job with this release.

What they didn't mention though, is that at the end of "Ghost," Howie breaks into his ever-famous "Beams of Light." I've wanted to see this done live again since I saw him in November 2002. Imagine my surprise.

The camera gets really nice close-ups of Howie and you get to see all his wonderful facial expressions. I just wish they kept the camera on Howie the whole time, and stopped panning out to the crowd. I don't really care if the girl in the front row wearing the blue striped scarf knows all the words to "Sorry, So Sorry." That's my only complaint, albeit a small one.

This EP is such a nice price, I'm probably going to buy it for all my friends and family, and make them listen to it and watch it over and over. Everyone should get to enjoy Howie as much as I do.

CD Setlist:
MADRIGALS (demo) - recorded in his living room!
YOU & A PROMISE (demo) - recorded in his living room!
GHOST (mix 6)
bunnies (live in nyc) - don't let the name fool you, this is a powerful song
SORRY SO SORRY (live in nyc)

DVD Setlist:
bunnies
SORRY SO SORRY
GHOST (w/BEAMS OF LIGHT)
MADRIGALS

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny-- and then some., October 14, 2004

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lulu muumuu (Bay Area, California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madrigals (Audio CD)

I recently saw Howie Day perform live and I was very impressed. I set out to find a CD of live songs, and lo and behold, I found this gem. This is an amazing deal. If you weren't a Howie Day fan before, you will be after hearing the CD and watching the DVD. It's amazing what one man can do with a single guitar and a little technology.

The DVD itself is more entertaining than the combo deal may lead you to believe. It's a complete, live, one-man show. Ghost is probably my favorite, especially with his uptempo breakdown at the end, but bunnies is also great, and Sorry So Sorry is a favorite song all by itself.

All of his songs have a deep, haunting, ethereal quality that is best highlighted in his live performances. His acoustic guitar and scratchy voice suit his style and songs perfectly. The tone of the CD is moody and whimsical, and every once in awhile, his voice is just this side of whiny-- but it works.

If for no other reason, you MUST buy this for the bonus DVD.