Sorry that I haven't created a witty title to this blog as I usually do...
In all honesty, it was very hard to think of words I could get to rhyme...
Answers on a postcard please!
Anywho, back to business.
Now as I know that your all avid music fans with impeccable taste (Just like myself!) I'm sure you will all of heard of her. If not, click the link above and check out her website.
I could write a very long blog waxing lyrical about her amazing talent that was so clearly on display at WAMA, but in short, she was FANTASTIC!!!
First off, she and her band really gelled on stage and despite using most of the stage as they all moved around and did their thing, it felt incredibly intimate. It was like they were playing just for you, and thats a lovely feeling.
Noush's voice conveys a rare blend of delicacy and power, the lyrics could be quite, laden with meaning and intent one second, then blasting out a chorus with breath taking power. But throughout it was delivered impeccably and with great aplomb.
The highlight of the night for me was when they played "Buried In Vegas" which was a collaboration between Noush and Nik Kershaw (a man of great talent), it totally blew me away, a great song, fantastic lyrics, catchy tune and that certain something...
You know the one I mean...
The thing that you cant put your finger on...
The thing that gets the song under your skin...
The thing that has had you humming and singing it all week (which I have been!).
I have heard many comparisons made about Noush, and I can see where the "Jaggeresque" word has come from, I can also see elements of Sheryl Crow, P J Harvey and a distinct tinge of 40's & 50's rock 'a' billy.
In short, she has a fresh and unique style, which makes a change in this day and age... and I suspect that she will be one of the highlights of my year...
I was out shopping as soon as I could and brought the album, and I really think you should all give it a listen too...
Overall, Noush is someone of supreme talent and you don't see that everyday, so check out her website, go and buy the album, and of course, get yourselves out there and see here live...
I for one will be seeing her again...
So if you bump into me at a gig, say hi, and we can have a bit of a boogie to this immense talent.
Matt