Pnyc Live

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Product Details

Artist : Portishead
Format : Enhanced, Live
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0731455942422
Label : Universal Music Group
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 1998-11-10
UPC : 731455942422

ASIN : B00000DLV1

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. Humming
2. Cowboys
3. All Mine
4. Mysterons
5. Only You
6. Half Day Closing
7. Over
8. Glory Box
9. Sour Times
10. Roads
11. Strangers

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Editorial Reviews

From Amazon.co.uk

Re-working a selection of tracks from both Dummy and the eponymous follow up, PNYC demonstrates how the recorded can translate equally well into the live, given a little inspiration and creativity. Drawing on full string and horn sections and turntablist intervention from Andy Smith, they explore live soundtrack angles, lacing the original versions with measures of Lalo Schifrin, Barry Mancini et al. Although some may be sceptical at the lack of new material, they shouldn't be put off. As the neo-classical sounds of "Glory Box", post rock of "Sour Times", brazen brass jazz of "All Mine" and theremin-led hip hop of "Mysterons" all comfortably cohabit the same place, managing to re-work and re-charm their way into your sub conscious. PNYC is a class delivery from Portishead, from the arrangement and production to the performance and orchestration. --Found Sounds

Chronique amazon.fr

Dans la lignée des deux albums du groupe, Pnyc est un live enregistré au Roseland Ballroom de New York à la fin de l'été 1997 en compagnie d'un orchestre symphonique. Évocateurs d'un spleen trip-hop, ces quatorze morceaux, longs et langoureux, donnent à entendre la voix douce amère de Beth Gibbons et les arrangements, perfectionnistes à souhait, de Geoff Barrow, maître à penser de cette formation à géométrie variable. "All Mine", "Sour Times" ou "Cowboys" ressortent grandis de cette prestation live, peu courante chez Portishead, ce qui en fait donc un disque rare à tous les sens du terme. --Florent Mazzoleni

Customer Reviews

Look live! (2007-03-30)

Most live albums pretty much lose the feel of the original studio albums -- sometimes they sound tinny and distant. No such sound here. "Live: Roseland NYC" has not only an orchestra, but the jazzy trip-hop of Portishead's two albums, and the beautiful voice of Beth Gibbons. No wonder it was so good. Portishead hit the big time with their sophomore album "Dummy," an exquisite blend of smoky jazz and subtle trip-hop. Which, admittedly, sounds like the wrong kind of music to play live, but it works wonderfully here. Portishead includes an almost equal mix of songs from their two albums -- six from "Portishead," five from "Dummy." And surprisingly, the songs sound like simple redos of the mysterious, melancholy songs from Portishead's too-short career, not stage banter and stripped-down versions of lush songs. It's more than a little unusual to have a band's third album be a live one, but in this case it seems perfectly acceptable. Backed by an entire orchestra, horns and some wicked turntables, the band plays remarkable versions of their songs. "All Mine" is even more beautiful and haunting than in the album, and "Sour Times" is even more breathtaking than it was originally. Most of the others are faithful renditions, given a powerful new twist with the strings and horns -- only a couple feel less cohesive in a live setting. Frontwoman Beth Gibbons is known as having a lovely pop voice, and she is in excellent form here. A lot of singers are exposed in live performances as having less-than-stellar vocals, but Gibbons' performance demonstrates what a beautiful voice she has. "Live: Roseland NYC" is a demonstration of what a good live album should be, showcasing one of trip-hop's best bands. Definitely worth checking out, both as as an accompaniment to Portishead's studio albums, and as a good listen itself.

This is for nightdeathloveli or Racheal H (2004-07-17)

The song "Flowers Bloom" is by Mandalay on the "Empathy" record. Hope that helps!

simply outstanding (2004-06-25)

One of the best live recordings I have ever heard, this album is as beautiful and uniquely melodic as it is soulful. Beth Gibbons tugs at heart strings, and her performance is legendary. If Portishead never records again, I believe it would be a travesty. Modern music has been bastardized, making stars out of gimmicks whilst failing to relate to the human condition at even its fundamental levels. With Portishead, the themes of love, loss, regret, loneliness and obsession are treated with an honest and appropriate delicacy; and the wall of sound that serves as its backdrop is like nothing you've heard before. There isn't a trace of superficiality here, and the live recording serves only to enhance the nakedness of its themes. Technically speaking, this isn't your standard 4 piece perfromance, this is a comprehensive array of instrumentation.

This album is a classic, pure and simple. And while trip-hop has evolved itself into near oblivion, we are left with a live album that does not merely define a lost genre, it transcends it. It is a standalone effort that defies classification. It is, quite simply, what it is - a great listen. a must have.

Where is Roads? (2004-03-20)

I'm going to keep this short and sweet. I own this DVD and it one of the most beautiful concerts I've ever heard. Since Portishead is probably done, at least we have this CD to document their live shows. However, the glaring omission is the outstanding version of Roads on the DVD. It is the only song that gets a standing ovation, and is just breathtaking. Instead we get a version with a bunch of idiots clapping. I almost compare it to Street Spirit from Radiohead, Thom Yorke once said he couldn't believe people sang along and were happy when the song was played live, because it is such a melancholy song. Same goes here, great concert, poor choice of CDs. Do yourself a favor and buy the DVD.

"Flowers Bloom" (2004-03-05)

Love the PYNC live...but I am posting for the person who wanted to know who performs "Flowers Bloom." That song is by an incredible band called Mandalay. They released two albums in the UK, numerous singles, and a US album featuring tracks from both of their UK releases called "Solace.' Sadly, the band broke up last year and the lead singer, Nicola Hitchcock, is now moving on with solo projects. She has her own website too. I love Mandalay, and though they are compared to Portishead, I think they are very unique in their own way.

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