a r t i s t : Jim Page
t i t l e : Head Full of Pictures
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : Whid-Isle Music
g e n r e : Acoustic
r l s. d a t e : Aug/2006
t r a c k s : 12
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 71,5 MB
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Jim Page began playing guitar at 15. Went to New York in 1970,
Seattle in '71. Changed street singing laws in '74. Went to
Europe in '77, began touring and living abroad. Returned to
Seattle in 1983 where he still lives.
After seeing him perform at the High Sierra Music Festival in
the summer of '97, Rob Bleetstein of Gavin wrote:
"Jim Page is a lyrical genius with a guitar. This man
personifies the word "free-flow." Page takes to the mic and
the song invents itself on the spot; his talent is a natural
wonder."
And in any of the many countries, from the countless tours and
stages he has played people say the same. "A truly amazing
man...one of the great originals. Ignore him at your peril." -
Hot Press, Dublin
Jim has been on the scene for more than twenty years and his
reputation continues to grow. He has shared the stage with the
likes of Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Dan Bern, Michelle
Shocked, Leftover Salmon, Mickey Hart, J.J. Cale, Robert
Hunter, Chuck Brodsky, and John Hammond. His songs have been
performed by Christy Moore, Michael Hedges, John Trudell, The
Doobie Brothers, Joanne Rand, Casey Neill, and (yes) David
Soul.
Often cited for his biting political pieces he is in constant
demand by the social movements of the day.
"More reminiscent of the Woody Guthrie I heard as a boy than
anyone I've listened to in the intervening years" - Philip
Elwood, San Francisco Examiner
"A master of the craft of song writing, a wicked guitar player
and the most relevant topical musician of his day.ö - Casey
Neill, Earth First! Journal
Jim easily fits into the concert hall or the class room. Brian
Tokar, Goddard College: "Even the most skeptical students were
convinced by the end of class that, in your able hands, the
rich tradition of topical song writing is alive and well in
the late 1990s. Your songs bring a phenomenal mix of humor,
irony and lyrical brilliance to exposing the outrages and
absurdities of our times."
Or in the house concert. Peter Sussman, Duncan, British
Columbia: "Jim is truly one of the best song writers of our
day....the range of his creations is extremely broad and runs
the gamut from biting satire to beautiful, sensitive love
songs. He must be heard."
And of course, at the festivals sitting in with his electric
friends:
"The best had to be when that wonderful folksinger Jim Page
joined the mainstage outdoor closer Leftover Salmon. He strums
a few chords to get them started and then they build the
melody up. Jim starts to improvise lyrics... And all of
Leftover Salmon is grinning ear-to-ear. I've seen 1500-plus
concerts and that moment was as wonderful a band/audience
connection as I've ever witnessed." - Duprees Diamond News
WHAT THEY SAY
"Jim's been writing great topical songs for as long as I can
remember, bringing his acute wit and wry humor to a host of
subjects that can really use both. In the tradition of Woody
and Dylan, he cuts right to the heart with music you actually
enjoy listening to. I'm a longtime admirer."
- Bonnie Raitt
"Every now and again I encounter a singer who gives me a
glimmer of hope. Jim Page carries the light."
- Christy Moore
"Searing, compassionate lyrics, with an always rightfully
placed ironic or humorous note; Jim Page's words, like his
music, are for both the mind and soul. He urges us to live our
lives to their fullest, and, reassures those who do."
- Winona LaDuke
"Many songwriters have been an influence, but somehow for me
it was out of reach. Jim Page was the one to bring songwriting
within my reach. Watching and listening to him make his songs
started me thinking about it. Making coherency with words and
music, Jim taught me a lesson.ö
- John Trudell
ôJim Page's music is the kind of great theater that makes you
sit on the edge of your seat. One of my favorite writers and
performers...always on the money, and always amazing.ö
- Caroline Aiken
ôJim Page is a lyrical genius with a guitar. This man
personifies the word "free-flow." Page takes to the mic and
the song invents itself on the spot; his talent is a natural
wonder."
- Gavin
"The best had to be when that wonderful folksinger Jim Page
joined the mainstage outdoor closer Leftover Salmon. He strums
a few chords to get them started and then they build the
melody up. Jim starts to improvise lyrics... And all of
Leftover Salmon is grinning ear-to-ear. I've seen 1500-plus
concerts and that moment was as wonderful a band/audience
connection as I've ever witnessed."
- Dupree's Diamond News
"If Jim Page ain't the bastard son of Woody Guthrie IÆm T-Bone
Walker"
- Robert Hunter
"The forests of the Northwest resonate with the music of Jim
Page. His ability to holistically understand and passionately
sing and play about the issues facing our forests and our
world is compelling and inspirational. Listening to his music
I find myself crying one minute and laughing the next. Jim
Page's music takes you on a journey of self-discovery."
- Julia Butterfly Hill
"Jim Pages songs get right to the point. He looks at the world
clearly and reports what he sees with compassion, humor and a
biting sense of irony. And boy! can he sing and play. If
you're ever going to get the message, this is the messenger to
get it from."
- U. Utah Phillips
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01-petroleum bonaparte [03:09]
02-head full of pictures [03:46]
03-andres raya [04:51]
04-you're naked underneath your clothes [03:26]
05-the clone song [03:14]
06-i'd rather be dancing [04:43]
07-fire in the forest [03:45]
08-program [03:57]
09-if i fall in love again with you [02:46]
10-something about us [05:41]
11-jesus and the laughing deity [07:01]
12-more than anything else in the world [03:15]
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49:34 min