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Live From Austin Texas (DVD), New West Records, Music & Performance
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This entry from the popular Austin City Limits show is unique in that it is one of the few in the series not available on audio CD. Perhaps that's because Tift Merritt only had two studio albums as of the 2007 release of this DVD, and it was considered too early in her career for a live set. Regardless, it's a fine performance as Merritt mixes selections from both albums (six from Tambourine; four from her debut) backed by her terrific four-piece band, tightened through constant touring. Her voice is clear and strong, the sound -- mixed for DTS surround -- is full and clean, the camera work and visuals are uncluttered and the song selection is solid. It's an appropriately classy show for classy roots music that encompasses country, folk, and even gospel, especially in the religious fervor of choruses from "Shadow in the Way" and "Tambourine," the latter with Merritt shaking the titular percussion instrument like she's leading a Baptist service. The only sticking point is that Merritt's stage movements, especially early on, are overly exaggerated. It looks like she is trying way too hard to work the stage and the audience, resulting in a forced and somewhat phony presence. Merritt's songs and band are sturdy enough not to need these kinds of shenanigans to make an impression. Thankfully, when she slows down for the ballads "Still Pretending" and "Supposed to Make You Happy," she keeps the hair-throwing to a minimum and concentrates on the performance. But that is a minor shortcoming with music this impressive played with passion and obvious joy, both from the frontwoman and her group. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide
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- PerformerTift Merritt
- Music genreMusic Videos
- Media formatDVD
- EditionStandard
- LanguageEnglish
- Has parental advisory labelN
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The wonderful Americana singer Tift Merrit joins the rapidly growing list of artists on the Live from Austin Texas series. Available for the first time ever, this Live from Austin, Texas concert features a previously unreleased performance of Tift Merritt's Grammy nominated album Tambourine on the award winning Austin City Limits PBS television show.
This entry from the popular Austin City Limits show is unique in that it is one of the few in the series not available on audio CD. Perhaps that's because Tift Merritt only had two studio albums as of the 2007 release of this DVD, and it was considered too early in her career for a live set. Regardless, it's a fine performance as Merritt mixes selections from both albums (six from Tambourine; four from her debut) backed by her terrific four-piece band, tightened through constant touring. Her voice is clear and strong, the sound -- mixed for DTS surround -- is full and clean, the camera work and visuals are uncluttered and the song selection is solid. It's an appropriately classy show for classy roots music that encompasses country, folk, and even gospel, especially in the religious fervor of choruses from "Shadow in the Way" and "Tambourine," the latter with Merritt shaking the titular percussion instrument like she's leading a Baptist service. The only sticking point is that Merritt's stage movements, especially early on, are overly exaggerated. It looks like she is trying way too hard to work the stage and the audience, resulting in a forced and somewhat phony presence. Merritt's songs and band are sturdy enough not to need these kinds of shenanigans to make an impression. Thankfully, when she slows down for the ballads "Still Pretending" and "Supposed to Make You Happy," she keeps the hair-throwing to a minimum and concentrates on the performance. But that is a minor shortcoming with music this impressive played with passion and obvious joy, both from the frontwoman and her group. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide
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