June 22nd, 2011
Zoom Sade @ Nassau Coliseum. Fabulous show last night. Sade was in fine form. Pals Glenn Gamboa and Maura Johnston, who also happen to be music critics, had this to say about last night’s show: Glenn Gamboa, in Newsday (Unfortunately he’s behind a paywall so I can’t link to the full review): In a time when big, showy power notes are the mistaken marks of a “great” singer, Sade effortlessly uses her gorgeous tone, well-crafted arrangements and outstanding control to better communicate the emotion of her songs. Maura, writing for the Village Voice: It’s probably obvious to say that Sade makes “mood music.” The velvety, sultry voice of Sade Adu serves as the emotional center, radiating feeling even when it’s seemingly at its most reserved; her phrasing opens up certain notes into embraces that are at turns romantic and comforting. The band backing her up is finely calibrated and taut, knowing precisely when to allow a groove to simmer or to let loose a ripping sax solo.

Sade @ Nassau Coliseum.

Fabulous show last night. Sade was in fine form.

Pals Glenn Gamboa and Maura Johnston, who also happen to be music critics, had this to say about last night’s show:

Glenn Gamboa, in Newsday (Unfortunately he’s behind a paywall so I can’t link to the full review):

In a time when big, showy power notes are the mistaken marks of a “great” singer, Sade effortlessly uses her gorgeous tone, well-crafted arrangements and outstanding control to better communicate the emotion of her songs.

Maura, writing for the Village Voice:

It’s probably obvious to say that Sade makes “mood music.” The velvety, sultry voice of Sade Adu serves as the emotional center, radiating feeling even when it’s seemingly at its most reserved; her phrasing opens up certain notes into embraces that are at turns romantic and comforting. The band backing her up is finely calibrated and taut, knowing precisely when to allow a groove to simmer or to let loose a ripping sax solo.

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    What an amazing show.
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