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SaxLix wrote:see you in saratoga bud?

Maybe, not sure if I can be out there then. You have tickets yet?

mapache61 wrote:However, I do wish Diana would refrain from singing in Spanish. If you speak the language, as I do, Este Seu Olhar has to make you cringe a bit.

Just curious - do you feel the same way about Besame Mucho?

Busy in the Twitterverse too, of course. The following is a blanket copy and paste - no editing at all:

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J3zzdude: listening to Diana Krall
Wed Apr 1 22:59:07 2009
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donzell: I am loving the new Diana Krall album. #DianaKrall
Wed Apr 1 22:48:26 2009
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loopykd: @Jocelyn_ One of my newest faves is Diana Krall and Adele for easier listening
Wed Apr 1 22:30:01 2009
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ejschoenberg: Changed it up 4 the ride home - Diana Krall now at a tasteful decibel. Smudged 2 nails typing this.
Wed Apr 1 22:00:55 2009
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suefrause: Triple Door in Seattle, August 14-15-16: GWAR w/special guest vocalist Diana Krall. 7PM until midnight. $70+ can of food and/or a boardgame.
Wed Apr 1 21:57:28 2009
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weinzierlmike: @tleischer yes. Diana krall. Read great things about the album in the wall street journal.
Wed Apr 1 21:19:45 2009
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pizza_sensei: The new Diana Krall CD is awesome!
Wed Apr 1 21:08:49 2009
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dollyzboy: Diana Krall's new CD, Quiet Nights is out and it is amazing, sensual, sexy, romantic. It could light the candles & pour the wine for you.
Wed Apr 1 20:51:17 2009
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danrom81: looky, looky: Quiet Nights by Diana Krall: The Grammy-winning singer returns with her latest album .. http://tinyurl.com/d6vqd8
Wed Apr 1 19:44:51 2009
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rebelojose: new album by Diana Krall - Quiet Nights official site:http://www.dianakrall.com/ buy:http://tinyurl.com/ctohsj
Wed Apr 1 19:36:28 2009
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ShoreFire: Crowds Gathered For Diana Krall at Winter Garden http://tinyurl.com/cusny3
Wed Apr 1 19:30:24 2009
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vardenrhode: Listening To: Ray Charles & Diana Krall – You Don't Know Me: http://www.last.fm/music/Ray%2BCharles.. http://tinyurl.com/2a6kqn
Wed Apr 1 19:22:46 2009
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joaobarreto: Now: Diana Krall - Quiet Night
Wed Apr 1 18:49:40 2009
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joaobarreto: Know: Diana Krall - Quiet Nights
Wed Apr 1 18:48:57 2009
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JazzHQ: RT @Jazz_dot_About: Reviewed Diana Krall's new album 'Quiet Nights:' http://tinyurl.com/cvobh2
Wed Apr 1 18:45:05 2009
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Jazz_dot_About: Reviewed Diana Krall's new album 'Quiet Nights:' http://tinyurl.com/cvobh2
Wed Apr 1 18:28:52 2009
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ShoreFire: Diana Krall Diana Krall Celebrates Release Of 'Quiet Nights' (Out Now From Verve) On 'Regis & Kelly', 'Letterman' http://tinyurl.com/cpy3uq
Wed Apr 1 18:24:55 2009
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jimbafrosty: now im listening to Diana Krall sippin lookin out on the 15th floor window into the sun and scenery a ima miss this view! life is still good
Wed Apr 1 18:17:02 2009
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ShoreFire: Diana Krall Celebrates Release Of 'Quiet Nights' (Out Now From Verve) On 'Regis
Wed Apr 1 18:14:31 2009
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youareabitch: no he didnt know i dont think hes that way , well i went out and got diana krall new cd quiet nights and a bottle of rum
Wed Apr 1 17:59:11 2009
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ChrisNF: loving Diana Krall's return to Bossa Nova
Wed Apr 1 17:53:56 2009
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cmmoreira: @omalestafeito Entã ouve isto (que já te passa!) : http://aeiou.expresso.pt/video-a-quiet- ... oa=f504328
Wed Apr 1 17:38:54 2009
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ryansebastian: Enjoying the new DIANA KRALL Album "Quiet Nights"
Wed Apr 1 17:34:24 2009
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hiluxury: Jazz Sensation: Diana Krall lives on a high note with a new album and upcoming Honolulu performances Although ja.. http://tinyurl.com/dj7gdt
Wed Apr 1 17:34:10 2009
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WhatsCool: On iTunes (Albums): Quiet Nights (Bonus Track Version) - Diana Krall http://tinyurl.com/crenf6
Wed Apr 1 17:13:55 2009
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dkrumlauf: Any Diana Krall fans out there? Have you heard Quiet Nights yet? Very nice!
Wed Apr 1 17:06:23 2009
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MMonFilm: Coincidentally, I'm also listening to Diana Krall's new album, "Quiet Nights." Oh yeah, that voice works for me.
Wed Apr 1 16:21:24 2009
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fneumayer: O novo disco da Diana Krall é "Quiet Nights". Essa coisa pop jazz & bossa dela é legal. É meio mais do mesmo, mas agradável e de bom gosto.
Wed Apr 1 16:12:15 2009
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minicooper42: @listensto Diana Krall - Deed I Do
Wed Apr 1 16:10:13 2009
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miudaaa: Se for mulher: Quiet Nights - Diana Krall Se for homem: TinTin
Wed Apr 1 16:06:17 2009
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silviaO: Also recommend creating a Bajofondo Pandora station. RT @TiffanyDaniels: Stressed? Just listen to a little jazz (I suggest Diana Krall).
Wed Apr 1 15:56:20 2009
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TiffanyDaniels: Stressed? Just listen to a little jazz (I suggest Diana Krall). It doesn't change anything but your mood but sometimes that's enough.
Wed Apr 1 15:47:59 2009
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beachholiday007: Diana Krall's new Brazilian-inspired CD, 'Quiet Nights,' heats up ... - Dallas Morning News.
Wed Apr 1 15:46:35 2009
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indyjazzfest: Here is a track off Diana Krall's new album Quite Night. http://tinyurl.com/cufr85 Enjoy
Wed Apr 1 15:34:58 2009
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indyjazzfest: Here is a track of Diana Krall's new album Quite Night. http://tinyurl.com/cufr85 Enjoy
Wed Apr 1 15:34:49 2009
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katesain: Going to buy the new Diana Krall cd after work today. Anyone listened yet?
Wed Apr 1 15:29:01 2009
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indyjazzfest: Here is a track of Diana Krall's new album Quite Night. http://tinyurl.com/cufr85 Enjoy
Wed Apr 1 15:28:52 2009
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echolvd: Listening to Diana Krall's "Quiet Nights". Wonderful!
Wed Apr 1 15:25:41 2009
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ElaineSinger: Listening to Diana Krall and eating Gourmet Jelly Beans - life is good!
Wed Apr 1 15:15:35 2009
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eliasdh: Wacht met spanning op releases van Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello en jazz-Iggy Pop. Spaart voor Diana Krall en Leonard Cohen live.
Wed Apr 1 15:14:28 2009
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sweetvibe: Quiet Nights de Diana Krall em http://www.sweetvibe.net/artigos/152697 ... krall.html
Wed Apr 1 15:09:00 2009
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TorontoJazzFest: just picked up a free download offer for Diana Krall at Starbucks. Sweet!
Wed Apr 1 15:07:17 2009
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BDGarp: Check this video out -- Diana Krall "Just The Way You Are" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-a_cCBzXRg
Wed Apr 1 14:35:26 2009
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Hami11er: Irgendwie fehlen der neuen CD von Diana Krall die Höhepunkte, die plätschert so dahin.
Wed Apr 1 14:27:57 2009
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sobrefamosos: Diana Krall lanza nuevo disco http://tinyurl.com/c7hwk9
Wed Apr 1 14:25:47 2009
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llevo3: New album from Diana Krall "Quiet Nights" is really quiet nights, awsome
Wed Apr 1 14:19:11 2009
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charitydaw: I don't usually like listening to music before I write but Im tempted to check out Diana Krall's new album! Love her...
Wed Apr 1 14:10:06 2009
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enThrall: Hey - I like Diana! RT @karmacakedotca Did Diana Krall win Barbara Streisand's My New BFF or something? Working w/ Babs on a new album.
Wed Apr 1 14:07:47 2009
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DCEFrance: Listened to the new Diana Krall twice today. Really, really disappointed. ☹
Wed Apr 1 13:43:43 2009
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markchowell: listening to a little diana krall http://adjix.com/kst3
Wed Apr 1 13:37:55 2009
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SpeakerDude: Workshop complete, the Participants were awesome...Refueling at Starbucks, Diana Krall singing overhead...Life is soooo good! :-)
Wed Apr 1 13:13:10 2009
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karmacakedotca: Did Diana Krall win Barbara Streisand's My New BFF or something? The monotone crooner is working w/ Babs on a new album... uhh as backup?
Wed Apr 1 13:04:10 2009
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joaovsantos: Diana Krall's Quiet Nights is very Bossa Nova and, yes, quiet! Ideal for listening on summer nights with the balcony doors wide open. :-)
Wed Apr 1 13:04:00 2009
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dragaoquantico: Agora só me dá para ouvir gravações ao vivo. Diana Krall live in Paris... posso uploadar para o cérebro, pleeeease?
Wed Apr 1 12:58:22 2009
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rebeckar: Diana Krall's newest album "Quite Nights" is oh so smooth. I love her.
Wed Apr 1 12:57:08 2009
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glik1979: Cacofonia do dia: "Diana Krall irá cantar a Dança do Créw." . Infame, eu sei, mas não quis perder a idéia de quando li Krall no @fmilagres.
Wed Apr 1 12:47:58 2009
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paulocss: Informa Studio 2002. Diana Krall dá tom lânguido à bossa em 'Quiet Stars' http://ping.fm/1jmCu
Wed Apr 1 12:45:08 2009
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shinangovani: Diana Krall's non-duet with Streisand, Michael Buble's waiter alter-ego, Lauren Conrad's trenchcoat...and more! http://tinyurl.com/d759s3
Wed Apr 1 12:36:39 2009
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JoshIsListening: Diana Krall – So Nice http://tinyurl.com/c25329
Wed Apr 1 12:35:50 2009
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JoshIsListening: Diana Krall – Este Seu Olhar http://tinyurl.com/dlhtmr
Wed Apr 1 12:35:47 2009
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JoshIsListening: Diana Krall – You're My Thrill http://tinyurl.com/coy8b9
Wed Apr 1 12:35:44 2009
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JoshIsListening: Diana Krall – Walk on By http://tinyurl.com/c9x7cp
Wed Apr 1 12:35:40 2009
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JoshIsListening: Diana Krall – The Boy From Ipanema http://tinyurl.com/d53c4s
Wed Apr 1 12:35:34 2009
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creep_: To meio lounge hoje. Já pssou pela Playlist Nuuro, Jamiroquai, Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum, Diana Krall, Rufus Wainwright e Final Fantasy
Wed Apr 1 12:34:42 2009
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galoera: wow.. it's snowing. time for diana krall & an espresso
Wed Apr 1 12:27:36 2009
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lanie47: Just bought new diana krall on itunes.Got mixed reviews I'll have to let it grow on me.Finishing my oil pastel for my kitchen will post pic!
Wed Apr 1 12:26:06 2009
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custevecampbell: Listening to new Diana Krall CD on my way to lunch appointment.
Wed Apr 1 12:23:06 2009
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TheSportsDiva23: The name of Diana Krall's new CD is "Quiet Nights." And it is simply extraordinary. Be sure to check it out.
Wed Apr 1 12:00:41 2009
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MostHappyMe: !Ray Charles and Diana Krall ♫ http://blip.fm/~3ok5w
Wed Apr 1 12:00:35 2009
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TheSportsDiva23: Downloading the new Diana Krall CD from iTunes. She is one of the most magnificent and talent musicians around today. Just glorious.
Wed Apr 1 11:59:07 2009
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Wed Apr 1 11:34:28 2009
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beachholiday007: CD review: Diana Krall - Baltimore Sun.
Wed Apr 1 11:25:34 2009
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babsdude: Diana Krall's talking about producing Streisand's forthcoming album. I've collected the quotes here: http://is.gd/q6k7
Wed Apr 1 11:11:03 2009
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mysterybuff: Currently updating my twitter and checking e-mails - saw Diana Krall on Regis and Kelly this morning - awesome!
Wed Apr 1 11:09:15 2009
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Wed Apr 1 11:05:32 2009
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georgewezsley: @JazzyLadee1908 you heard that new diana krall ? ummmmmmmmmmmmm
Wed Apr 1 11:00:36 2009
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ohcanadian: New post: With motherhood, jazz artist Diana Krall finally content http://tinyurl.com/d6grzh
Wed Apr 1 10:38:38 2009
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Wed Apr 1 10:33:25 2009
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WeddingbellsMag: Listening to the new sexy Diana Krall CD..pick it up for a steamy weekend.
Wed Apr 1 10:31:39 2009
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cinerina: Just finished this week's EW and there are new albums from both Blue October and DIana Krall? But I promised no new music this month! : (
Wed Apr 1 10:17:43 2009
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TEAMMALACHI: Just saw Diana Krall on Regis and Kelly...that woman has got to have one of the best voices ever!!! Damn it just put in some other place!
Wed Apr 1 10:08:38 2009
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juliuskoroll: grade das neue album von diana krall bekommen... wahnsinn
Wed Apr 1 10:06:42 2009
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Wed Apr 1 10:04:18 2009
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macleans: With motherhood, jazz artist Diana Krall finally content http://tinyurl.com/c8b93m
Wed Apr 1 09:54:24 2009
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handmadeinpa: diana krall is on regis & kelly!! love!!
Wed Apr 1 09:52:16 2009
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PabstTheater: REMINDER: Diana Krall performs on Regis & Kelly this morning! Don't miss her here @ the Riverside, Sunday, 6/28! http://tinyurl.com/cbe8w9
Wed Apr 1 09:50:53 2009
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ctv_news: With motherhood, Diana Krall finally content http://tinyurl.com/d36gj8
Wed Apr 1 09:48:25 2009
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danasmuse: Musician Diana Krall finally content-says she's finally found the elusive balance between personal and professional. http://tiny.cc/cg3ga
Wed Apr 1 09:34:36 2009
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Wed Apr 1 09:32:49 2009
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Eric_Thomas: Anybody know CBC radio's email address for the Diana Krall ticket trivia?
Wed Apr 1 09:17:17 2009
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kdevito: Diana krall on regis. I love her!
Wed Apr 1 09:13:51 2009
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Wed Apr 1 09:03:37 2009
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amazon_bestsell: #Music - Quiet Nights (Diana Krall) $9.99, You Save: $3.99 (29%) >>> http://tinyurl.com/dc5h4e
Wed Apr 1 09:02:10 2009
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6abclatest: With motherhood, Diana Krall finally content: It's hard to imagine Diana Krall can relax these days. http://tinyurl.com/dx85v8
Wed Apr 1 08:55:42 2009
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DuxFreeLib: Coming soon: new Papa Roach, Diana Krall, Keith Urban and Gavin DeGraw. Check our catalog for more great music http://is.gd/g7oT
Wed Apr 1 08:51:08 2009
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Raycism: sitting at work again updating twitter. Pretty exciting. Listening to Blues music. Enjoyed Diana Krall on Bravo last night.
Wed Apr 1 08:41:26 2009
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laisladencanta: En la isla escucha�� Diana Krall – I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face: http://www.last.fm/mu.. http://tinyurl.com/c369md
Wed Apr 1 08:37:59 2009
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laisladencanta: En la isla escucha�� Diana Krall – Too Marvelous for Words: http://www.last.fm/music/Diana+K.. http://tinyurl.com/c9chrk
Wed Apr 1 08:37:56 2009
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laisladencanta: En la isla escucha�� Diana Krall – Where or When: http://www.last.fm/music/Diana+Krall http://tinyurl.com/dcdz63
Wed Apr 1 08:37:48 2009
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Wed Apr 1 08:31:51 2009
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billypistol: Cool, Diana Krall hat Twitter.
Wed Apr 1 08:20:49 2009
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Wed Apr 1 08:03:02 2009
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nickomundo: Has anyone out there heard the new Prince, Gavin DeGraw, or Diana Krall albums that came out yesterday? Curious about all three.
Wed Apr 1 07:54:09 2009
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RadioMaverick: Woke up at 3am. Can't get back to sleep, so I'm listening to new Diana Krall CD, Quiet Nights. I'm jealous of Elvis Costello.
Wed Apr 1 07:32:18 2009
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lazone: Diana Krall - 05 - diana krall - live in paris - east of the sun (west of the moon) - 3 Audi.. http://tecknozone.com
Wed Apr 1 07:31:40 2009
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I'll be honest, I haven't listened to the whole album. But what I have heard is what I was afraid of. This album is pretty awful. There. I said it.

It would have been really difficult for her to come close to "From This Moment On," which I thought was her best effort since WILIYE. I enjoyed her interpretation of "How can you mend a broken heart." When I heard the first verse of "Guess I'll hang my tears out to dry," my first thoughts were of Linda Ronstadt and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra doing this song 25+ years ago--and how incredible Linda's version is compared to DK's. DK does not have the vocal chops for that song. Period. I think Jane Monheit did this song as well, and did it better.

That being said, I'll take Bud's advice and listen to this with headphones on. Hopefully I'll come to enjoy this opus as I did LOL. But TGITOR didn't ever appeal to me. I don't think I even have this on my iPod anymore.

For what it's worth, I blame all of this on ELVIS COSTELLO. Her two worst albums were a direct result of her relationship/marriage to him.

That is all.

I have to agree with Lucky with all his points of view.

Musically, this album - even if it's wonderfully produced - is quite.. boring, I haven't been able to listen to all the tracks yet...
Where is the jazzy Diana from the AFY or WILIYE albums ?

Well, the good news (I hope) is that Diana will stay Diana when she plays live, the real jazzwoman I love.

Wow, looks like Bud, Andrea and I are alone here. Ok. But as I said before, and as Remi also pointed out, I predict you'll all like QN a little better once you hear it performed live with the quartet.

And yes Bud, I feel the same way about Besame Mucho. To these ears, DK's accent is pretty harsh. I'd be curious to hear Samuel from Brazil's thoughts on the subject.

Yeah, about that - I found her version of La Vie en Rose tough to get through as well. Good effort Diana (and there's a video I saw somewhere in which she says she's learning Portugese) - but I say stick with singing in English!

My first listen to the album was in the car on the way home from work, not the best environment for a critical appraisal. I was somewhat disappointed by the pace, but then I remember feeling the same way about the Look of Love the first time I heard it under similar circumstances. I have since listened to Quiet Nights a few times at home (Dina is singing Walk on By right now), and I have to agree with Bud in Virginia - I think this album is a wonderful achievement, very beautiful. Diana sings beautifully and the orchestration is wonderful.

Now, having said that, I really do prefer the toe-tapping, swinging trio albums...if it's possible to wear out a CD, I'm getting close to wearing out All for You and Love Scenes! I know I'm preaching to the converted on this forum, but if any of you haven't got the Live in Paris DVD, go and buy it...right now. Have you gone yet? It is simply the very best music DVD out there.

Hey scielle, imagine how stupid I felt when last night my girlfriend asked: "Well, what do the lyrics mean?"
"Hell, I don't know. On second thought, I don't think this is even Spanish."
It's not. Este Seu Olhar is Portuguese.

In any case, yes, Diana should stick to English.

Diana did have a theme in mind and stuck to it. Quiet Nights is definitely an appropriate title! Any fast paced swinging track wouldn't have fit.

Of course, that doesn't explain why the QN video was filmed almost entirely in the daytime, but I digress...

Rémi wrote:I have to agree with Lucky with all his points of view.

Musically, this album - even if it's wonderfully produced - is quite.. boring, I haven't been able to listen to all the tracks yet...
Where is the jazzy Diana from the AFY or WILIYE albums ?

Well, the good news (I hope) is that Diana will stay Diana when she plays live, the real jazzwoman I love.

Remi, I sure hope so, and I do agree, I love her performances live much better than the polished versions... Live at the Motreal Jazz festival is an excellent CD .. We'll let you know Apr. 26 after we see her live in Kitchener Ontario. So far the samples of QN I've heard have been not so good.. ...

Bud in Virginia wrote:I suggest its best to listen to this album very closely, through headphones with minimal distraction if possible. Not while driving, for example. Only then can you really pay attention to the subtleties of her performance. She does an amazing job.

Bought QN at Starbucks Wed and listened to half of it, in the car admittedly. So far, I'm in the mostly blah camp, but I've not given it the close listen you recommend, Bud. For the record, I LOVE TLOL, it was my first acquaintance to DK, and I Remember You is my ATF. Since then, I've come to prefer WILIYE and to find TLOL to be maybe a notch below, slight notch, All For You. Anyhow, this album seems, so far to me, to lack passion and intensity. I feel that Diana reached a discernable peak in her career with AFY, WILIYE and TLOL and is down a step from that peak. Feels to me like she has a lot of her focus and intensity in her kids and in her personal life. Totally to be expected. I reckon the next album will find her musically on the upswing.

Very preliminary take on things, subject to evolution. Still a big fan and hope to catch her a time or two this summer.

Cheers,

-Chris

jj wrote:I know I'm preaching to the converted on this forum, but if any of you haven't got the Live in Paris DVD, go and buy it...right now. Have you gone yet? It is simply the very best music DVD out there.

I would have agreed with that two years ago or so, in the frenzied rush of new fandom. I've since become acquainted with Alison Krauss, and I've found Diana has receded for me somewhat. Still like her a lot, love her at times, but there are other times where Alison is my gal, and I find her AKUS performance DVD, filmed in Louisville, KY, to be the equal, if not the superior, of Live in Paris. Just sayin'. Still love Diana, but I have other musical loves, must confess. ...

mapache61 wrote:Wow, looks like Bud, Andrea and I are alone here. Ok. But as I said before, and as Remi also pointed out, I predict you'll all like QN a little better once you hear it performed live with the quartet.

And yes Bud, I feel the same way about Besame Mucho. To these ears, DK's accent is pretty harsh. I'd be curious to hear Samuel from Brazil's thoughts on the subject.

Hi Mapache... you, Bud and Andrea is no more alone, I'm back

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I'm very surprised with all words I read here. I understood the most part of you expected a little more of Jazz even though it would be a album inspired in Bossa Nova rhythm. In fact, I expected too... but QN it's a great album.

At the first time I heard "The Look of Love" album I didn't liked it so much and along the days I keep listening anyway because I love Diana's way to play and sing. In brief: I started to appreciat a lot of songs from TLOL and most important, I learned to appreciat this kind of songs.
Now Quiet Nights is special album to me. The brazilians influences and specially 'Este Seu Olhar' made me very very happy. I noticed Diana Krall found another way to express herself on the music and I'm satisfied with that.

Well said, Sam!

I'll admit that I haven't always instantly taken to her albums. But after multiple listens, at least some of which had my undivided attention, they really grew on me.

Interesting feedback on Este Seu Olhar. mapache61 and scielle, and I'm sure some others, would prefer that she stick to English..

christratton wrote:

jj wrote:I know I'm preaching to the converted on this forum, but if any of you haven't got the Live in Paris DVD, go and buy it...right now. Have you gone yet? It is simply the very best music DVD out there.

I would have agreed with that two years ago or so, in the frenzied rush of new fandom. I've since become acquainted with Alison Krauss, and I've found Diana has receded for me somewhat. Still like her a lot, love her at times, but there are other times where Alison is my gal, and I find her AKUS performance DVD, filmed in Louisville, KY, to be the equal, if not the superior, of Live in Paris. Just sayin'. Still love Diana, but I have other musical loves, must confess. ...

Alison Krauss + Union Station is awesome. "New Favorite" is by far my favorite album by them (For those of you who don't know, the male vocalist--can't think of his name--is the one who sang "Man of Constant Sorrow" in O Brother Where Art Thou). I've often thought of slitting my wrists when I listen to "Whiskey Lullaby"--which is just one nanometer less depressing than "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Much like Diana, I'm not very fond of AK's ventures outside of Bluegrass/Twangy Country.

hey bud-no tickets to saratoga mtn. yet. we'll get them soon though. we're getting the "cheap" seats since the more expensive ones put you in bad seats anyway. man i love that venue. the drive up there no so much with ang getting car-sick. windy roads don't suite her much. ha. let me know if ya make it. would be good to see ya again. looking forward to this tour.

I've listened to the album now about 3-4 times (I just got back into town from a short road trip). I listened to it on the road in my car and I would say it's not a driving cd, too quite; but I think Bud's idea is absolutely spot on; when you listen to this album closely and just sit back and relax it really is amazing! Great work in my opinion. I think from seeing Diana perform on the talk show ciruit this past week that when she performs these songs live people will be amazed! I love the album; now trying to decide which tunes are my favorite .

One other item of note: Was in a Starbucks over the weekend and found that their i-tunes song card was Diana's 'Boy from Ipanima' ! Anyone else see this. I took several cards just to have them as I already had the songs!

Now I can't wait for the DVD!

SaxLix wrote:hey bud-no tickets to saratoga mtn. yet. we'll get them soon though. we're getting the "cheap" seats since the more expensive ones put you in bad seats anyway. man i love that venue. the drive up there no so much with ang getting car-sick. windy roads don't suite her much. ha. let me know if ya make it. would be good to see ya again. looking forward to this tour.

Hope to see you and Ang too!

I know all about the road to the venue. When I was in high school I had a friend who lived on Pierce Road, not too far from venue (this friend did not go to my high school, just to be clear). In fact, my friend said you could hear the concerts sometimes from the house.

A nice review from the blogosphere. Includes links to other reviews too.

http://ladydblog.com/