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Post by guest21 on May 18, 2014 22:55:48 GMT 1
Review Lauryn Hill worth the wait at Club Nokia Lauryn Hill at Club Nokia After a delay, Lauryn Hill took to the Club Nokia stage in Los Angeles on Saturday night and delivered a commanding performance. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) AUGUST BROWN contact the reporter Coachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalDisc JockeysNas Lauryn Hill's Club Nokia show Saturday is a reminder that few can match her creativity, ferocity. The former Fugees performer treats that band's catalog with imagination and vigor. When it comes to Lauryn Hill, expect to wait. Fans of the acclaimed neo-soul singer are still holding out for a proper studio follow-up to the 1998 Grammy-dominating LP “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” In a 2012 note on her Tumblr, she said she had been living “underground” for years to avoid “being manipulated and controlled by a media protected military industrial complex with a completely different agenda.” A well-received comeback stint that included a 2011 Coachella festival set was thrown askew when she went to prison last year on three counts of tax evasion. And yes, her sold-out Saturday night set at Club Nokia in L.A. ran about an hour and 15 minutes behind schedule (with a few tense moments when the crowd looked as if it might turn on her increasingly panicky warm-up DJ). But like most things with Hill and tardiness, all was forgiven once she actually took the stage. There still are few working singers who can match Hill’s range of creativity, ferocity and tenderness. L.A. last saw Hill this year at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where she had a cameo with former tour-mate Nas during his lauded “Illmatic” 20th anniversary set. A trickle of incendiary new songs, including the capitalism-blasting single “Consumerism” and “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix),” implied that a new Lauryn Hill record -- possibly called “Letters From Exile” -- might see daylight. Saturday’s set proved that Hill is still a thicket of contradictions, though. She’s in total command of her voice but laughs off the idea of a schedule. If you favor professionalism over raw feeling, go elsewhere. Hill wants to open veins. As she took the stage in a severe all-black getup with close-cropped hair, you could feel echoes of Nina Simone’s pull between radical politics, the pain of outsider-dom in America and an ability to hit a sometimes transcendent beauty in song. Sixteen years after their release, “Everything Is Everything” and “Final Hour” still felt like promises of the musical future fulfilled. Crackling Harlem soul and hypnotic reggae and laser-cut vocal runs intertwined into something forever new. (Hill’s trio of backing vocalists were extraordinary complements to her lead lines, and riveting performers in their own right.) “Lost Ones” made hairpin tempo turns between riled-up rapping and girl-group sweetness that put today’s mix of half-sung, half-rapped lollygagging on Top 40 to shame. The only place her set dragged (well, aside from that initial wait) was an acoustic interlude that suffered from its own delays in getting started. A DJ took over while her crew scrambled to set up the stage, causing a few fans to wonder if the show was over. A too long, too folksy singer-songwriter break, one reminiscent of her divisive “MTV Unplugged No. 2.0” acoustic live record, wasn’t the most rousing move in response. But the show was far from over. Hill had a famously acrimonious split from the Fugees, but once her band returned, she treated their catalog of “feel-good music” like “Zealots,” “Fu-Gee-La” and “How Many Mics” with imagination and vigor. Hill has had most of her six children with the Marley family scion Rohan Marley, and her cover of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” showed that she’s a careful but unorthodox student of reggae, who hears its lonely but hopeful reverberations in American soul. By the time she finished “Doo Wop (That Thing),” it was nearly 1:30 a.m. Some punch-drunk fans had been standing at Club Nokia since before 9 p.m. in hopes of hearing it. But after all that, Hill’s radiant take on her marquee single left them in the unexpected position of wanting more. How long they’ll have to wait is up to Hill. PHOTOS AND MORE PHOTOS: Concerts by the Times PHOTOS: Unexpected musical collaborations PHOTOS: Musician feuds: The dirt & details Copyright © 2014, Los Angeles Times www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-live-review-ms-lauryn-hill-club-nokia-los-angeles-20140518-story.html?track=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=95857 |
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Post by L.A.323 on May 19, 2014 6:19:17 GMT 1
I had a grand time, if anyone wants to embed, be my guest. Sorry for some of the footage, but overall ,it's a good capture. I ran out of storage on my phone, a friend has some footage that I'll add/post later. She was phenomenal! Loved it! Hate that article above though! If you go to a LH concert be prepared to WAIT 1.5 hours or less before she gets on stage, she is heavy on CP time lol, but no shows start on time, but just be prepared, go with that mindset and it'll follow quickly. By 11:00 though, folks were aight you need to come on out lol By that time she came out. The in-between performances/DJ were good, so it was all good, enjoy the footage! She performed 4 Unplugged songs, all very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIwgus3jZ_4 |
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Post by mountzion on May 19, 2014 14:42:33 GMT 1
OMG! Thanks LA!
Your subtitles were cracking me up! LOL!
Wow! SHE HAS HORNS NOW?!?!? Her trumpet player better watch his back; I will accidentally push him off something tall! I can play his part better, lol!
That performance of Final Hour though......
Her voice is absolutely divine. My friend from Long Beach went...and left her phone in her car. She keeps calling me to brag, but I'm still not speaking to her! LOL!
That performance was great once again (& different, the band must rehearse A LOT)! The media is not bashing her right now because her pure talent is forcing them to respect her authority. Ole girl is NOT PLAYING!
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2014 15:07:40 GMT 1
Glad that you had a good time LA, and thank you for the amazing footage.
Sn: @3:40 those vocal runs sounded like mised. Lauryn
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Post by puma on May 19, 2014 16:08:33 GMT 1
Review: Hip-Hop Revolutionary Ms. Lauryn Hill Reinvents Beloved Songs at Club Nokia Ms. Lauryn Hill gave a long and thorough performance last night, but not before allowing an eager crowd to endure an hour-and-a-half long wait. The delay, however, built up excitement in the expectation of watching the former Fugees group member and legendary hip-hop icon perform. It was a night of anticipation at Club Nokia at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. The crowd danced to the tunes being spun by a DJ who repeatedly asked if we were ready for Ms. Lauryn. Of course, fans responded with roars. Music played and played, but the audience grew restless, even after a few West Coast classics kept them moving. After an hour, you could sense the crowd getting even more tired of waiting. But the DJ carried on with his tracks, and the people waited patiently. Some even decided to take on seat on the floor – after standing for a solid three hours (including the opening act’s set), it was the best they could do in order to conserve their energy for what was ahead. Finally, Hill’s live band took to the stage. The restless crowd erupted, and Hill began singing as if she had no idea that everyone had been waiting for so long. The crowd quickly forgot about their long wait and focused in on the show. The band was loud and would influence the performance throughout the night. Hill flowed into a unique version of the Fugees classic, “Killing Me Softly.” This rendition was much more lively than the eerie hip-hop classic that everyone in the building knew by heart. The live instrumentation made this song feel happier but not more effective. The feeling of the original will always evoke the memories of the glory days of 1990s hip hop. Reinventing something that doesn’t need it is admirable, and Hill is never one to settle, so you couldn’t be surprised that she would attempt to change the perception of this song at her new shows. The crowd was not too impressed, having waited so long in order to endure Hill’s self indulgence, yet fans still swayed and bobbed their heads in acceptance of the artist’s experiment. Throughout her illustrious career, Hill penned many great songs and melodies that have shaken the foundations of hip hop to the core. Her shows are always guaranteed to be full of classics following one after another. This is a great thing for fans, but as time wears on, some artists tend to get bored. Those that have pushed the limits of their genre continue in that tradition. You wouldn’t expect anything less from the Fugees’ member. Following “Killing Me Softly,” Hill performed a much different version of her hip-hop anthem “Everything is Everything.” This rendition was more accessible to the audience, as they seemed to be loosening up to the live band. Still, it seemed that some just wanted a great hip-hop show where the beats were provided by a DJ. The set continued with “Final Hour,” “To Zion,” “Lost Ones” and “Ex-Factor” all getting similar treatment as the first two classics. These versions lasted well beyond their original track time, as grandiose notes and thumping crescendos filled the venue. After “Ex-Factor,” there was an intermission, and when Hill returned to the stage with an acoustic guitar in hand, it signaled that it was time for an unplugged performance. This was the most hypnotizing moment of the show. Even though it was getting late, the fans remained enchanted by the sweet sounds of strumming coming from Hill’s guitar. “Oh Jerusalem” received a great response, with the entire crowd singing along. Hill sang with soul, as her voice perfectly married the acoustic sounds. After the enjoyable set, Hill stepped off the stage for one more intermission. This shorter wait ended when Hill returned, reintroducing her DJ then acknowledging that she was going to finish off the show with what the people wanted to hear. She ran off “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Zealots” and several others. True to her word, Hill revisited a song she had performed just two hours prior, “Killing Me Softly” – this time in its original version. The crowd responded to the song like it was 1996. Hill had the crowd in a trance with everyone singing along to the lyrics of the undeniable hip-hop anthem. Following that up, she covered Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” and “Could You Be Loved,” giving Club Nokia a very relaxed and enjoyable vibe as the night neared its end. Hill finished the show with “Doo Wop (That Thing),” the hit from her classic 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The crowd was more than pleased with how she displayed her versatility throughout the show’s three unique sets. Hill showcased her abilities as the artist everyone knows and loves, but also showed that she has nothing left to prove. By reinventing some of her classic songs, Hill demonstrated that she is still trying to evolve as an artist, while staying true to her sound. It was a great show, finishing close to 2 a.m. Ms. Lauryn Hill performed classic after classic the way she does best – as a hip-hop revolutionary. Artists need reinvention, but some of us are only about the original songs that got them there. www.lol-la.com/review-hip-hop-revolutionary-ms-lauryn-hill-reinvents-beloved-songs-club-nokia/ |
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Post by puma on May 19, 2014 18:16:50 GMT 1
You mean to tell me that Ms. Hill is finally performing Unplugged songs (rare ones like "Oh Jerusalem" and "Adam Lives In Theory") and no one is recording them in their entirety. What is going on?
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2014 18:38:06 GMT 1
You mean to tell me that Ms. Hill is finally performing Unplugged songs (rare ones like "Oh Jerusalem" and "Adam Lives In Theory") and no one is recording them in their entirety. What is going on? Yes! My thoughts exactly!!! I blame Instagram video lol. Everyone records 15 second snippets but not full songs. However , I did see a post on Instagram where someone said they recorded the whole show so hopefully we'll get footage soon. Hopefully we will get some full unplugged songs during this Austrailian leg. |
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Post by appolonio on May 19, 2014 21:06:25 GMT 1
You mean to tell me that Ms. Hill is finally performing Unplugged songs (rare ones like "Oh Jerusalem" and "Adam Lives In Theory") and no one is recording them in their entirety. What is going on? Yes! My thoughts exactly!!! I blame Instagram video lol. Everyone records 15 second snippets but not full songs. However , I did see a post on Instagram where someone said they recorded the whole show so hopefully we'll get footage soon. Hopefully we will get some full unplugged songs during this Austrailian leg. They = fans or staff ? |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2014 21:09:49 GMT 1
Yes! My thoughts exactly!!! I blame Instagram video lol. Everyone records 15 second snippets but not full songs. However , I did see a post on Instagram where someone said they recorded the whole show so hopefully we'll get footage soon. Hopefully we will get some full unplugged songs during this Austrailian leg. They = fans or staff ? A fan |
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Post by L.A.323 on May 19, 2014 21:28:38 GMT 1
You mean to tell me that Ms. Hill is finally performing Unplugged songs (rare ones like "Oh Jerusalem" and "Adam Lives In Theory") and no one is recording them in their entirety. What is going on? Lol I know I know!! I would have recorded the whole thing if I had enough storage lol |
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Post by Well I Declare on May 19, 2014 22:54:49 GMT 1
Unplugged is thought provoking and makes one look at himself and the course he/she is one and the end thereof. The world never accept this kind of truth. Youtube had the full unplugged recording posted with nearly 1.8 millions viewers and when I went back to see how many had liste that particular recording had been removed. If you notice in the instagram most of the acoustic section shows still photos and not snippets of the songs. It's all program and fit for human consumption. You can't be that surprise now!!!!!
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Post by Jena on May 19, 2014 23:31:14 GMT 1
I saw that Unplugged album on Youtube too. If I recall correctly, it was a fairly new upload and had picked up all of those views really fast. I didn't know they had taken it down.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2014 23:33:35 GMT 1
I saw that Unplugged album on Youtube too. If I recall correctly, it was a fairly new upload and had picked up all of those views really fast. I didn't know they had taken it down. It's been reuploaded |
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