Regina Spektor Brings Her "Blue Lips" To Jools Holland

After we posted the Jeff Lynne-sweetened "Blue Lips" a commentor said he was "dismayed" that the song -- along with "Laughing With" -- was "massively overproduced for my taste." When Spektor performed the Far track on Jools Holland she stripped it down to piano and subtle string accompaniment. No rattling percussion, cymbal washes, ambient drones, etc. The rawness lends something extra to the song's emotions. It also helps to see how much she's putting into it. Continue reading Regina Spekto...

Read full article Share article