I'm a huge Norah Jones fan. There, I said it.
I guess I probably first heard Norah Jones in 2002 when her first album Come Away With Me came out, but I don't really remember it. I was too busy being fascinated with what other normal 7th/8th graders were fascinated with, I guess. The first time I really remember listening to her music was when I was a teacher's aide during my senior year of high school. I was an aide for a pretty cool art teacher (which does not reflect my own art ability). She would let me listen to the music on her computer while I graded papers, made coffee, or whatever. That's where I heard Norah Jones. And I've liked her music ever since.
The first song I've heard of hers was "Don't Know Why." It's the first track on her first album, and it gives a good first impression. It was fairly popular, and I think it earned her a grammy.
There's something about the blend of pop/jazz that gets me, I guess. It's a definite contrast to some of (most of) the other music I listen to. For this reason, it seems strange that I like the music so much. I guess it isn't always easy for me to relax, and her music allows me to mellow out for awhile.
One of my favorite songs is "Until the End." I feel I can relate to it. I had a friend like the one she describes, so the song just kind of resonates with me. I'm not trying to be too melodramatic and over-analyze the song. I'm sure it could have other interpretations, but it just makes me think of someone I used to know. And myself. And a lot of things. But that's okay.
Another favorite song of hers (besides like, her whole first album) is "Young Blood." This song came off her recent album The Fall. The album came out in 2009. I was very excited to have it, as I have two of her other albums (I have no explanation as to why I don't have the fourth, if I'm such a "fan"). This song became a quick favorite.
Anyway, clearly, I like Norah Jones. Whether it's the way her music mellows me out, the lyrics, or the fact that it's different from the other stuff I normally listen to, I'm a fan. Needless to say, when I received a DVD of a Norah Jones concert for my birthday just recently, I was more than pleased (though I fear I didn't make my excitement as clear as I should have). Anyway, I'd recommend the music to pretty much anyone.
My name is Christine, and I'm a Norah Jones fan.
I also like Norah Jones a lot. I don't have any of her albums, but I think that she's a really good singer. The first song you posted, I have always really liked. Overall, good post.
ReplyDeleteNorah Jones is awesome! How could she not be, with Ravi Shankar as her father, and her sister Anoushka is a very talented citar player. The family genes are awesome with this trio. I saw Ravi and Anoushka at the Hill Auditorium at U of M Ann Arbor. Ravi seemed a little frail, but he's getting up there in age. Norah is a great contemporary adult artist, and I like her too!
ReplyDeleteNorah Jones' music is so inspirational. I enjoy listening to her when I am in a sad mood. Her voice always brightens up my mood. Thanks for the other songs and videos. I didn't know two of these songs and I haven't stopped listening to them!
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