> She further reinforces all those "wrong" notes in the
> vocal harmony "Tax free ... save me". In the end,
> nearly every song on DED is constructed this way.
> Which for me, adds up to a sound uniquely Joni
> Mitchell ... every bit as innovative as her alternate
> guitar tunings. Sure she used 80s vintage synths, but
> in a way only she could have.
>
> I hope I've not simply made the issue more obscure!
>
> Don Rowe
Even though I am not a keyboard player or musician, I really
appreciated this analysis. Your statement 'Sure she used 80s vintage
synths, but in a way only she could have' is exactly what I was
driving at. Thank you, Don. I sometimes feel a bit self-conscious
when commenting on the instrumentation of Joni's music since I'm far
from an expert on the subject. It's nice to have somebody confirm my
thoughts who knows what they're talking about.
Mark in Seattle
