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I am a Bird Now, by Antony and the Johnsons, is truly a masterpiece that deserves the heaps of praise it has received. The album, which features such luminaries as Boy George, Lou Reed and Rufus Wainwright, has launched Antony into the spotlights of Carnegie Hall. Having been a fixture on the New York arts scene for over a decade, Antony's piano-driven, poignant songs are rich with subtle arrangements, aided by a band that aligns more with a chamber orchestra than a rock band. His vocals are that of a bluesy opera singer, virtuosic and comparable to the great Nina Simone. Antony's dramatic art songs were honored with the UK's prestigious Mercury Prize for Best Album. With a performance in the new film celebrating Leonard Cohen, Antony and the Johnsons will gain greater exposure and continue to create some of the most unique and beautiful music around. —JB |
