Name: Farewell by Karen Mantler
Brand: Karen Mantler
SKU: 602567263012
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

After an absence of half a decade, Karen Mantler returned with this somber song cycle in 1996. Where her first two albums (MY CAT ARNOLD, and KAREN MANTLER AND HER CAT ARNOLD GET THE FLUE) chronicled aspects of her life as well as her attachment to her cat, FAREWELL looks at the death of Arnold and her life without him.

After two albums with a band, this work was created just by Mantler and percussionist Michael Evans, and the smaller scale approach suits the subject. The two players' inventiveness is compelling. "Help Me" is a mournful tune centered on the harmonium with evocative percussion underscoring the mood. Mantler sings, with some input from Evans, who adds counterpoint to the character-driven narratives. The mood throughout is not unlike that created on many of the works by her mother, the composer Carla Bley.

1. Farewell

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

2. Mister E

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

3. Brain Dead

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

4. Arnold's Dead

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

5. I'm His Boss

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

6. My Life Is Hell

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

7. Help Me

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

8. The Bill

by Karen Mantler

Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Scott Williams
Carla Bley
Karen Mantler
Michael Evans; Performer
Saxophone: Carla Bley; Performer
Vocals: Scott Williams
Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

9. Con Edison

by Karen Mantler

Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Carla Bley
Karen Mantler; Performer
Saxophone: Carla Bley; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

10. I Hate Money

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

11. Beware

by Karen Mantler

Primary Artist: Karen Mantler; Main Performer
Drums: Michael Evans; Performer
Percussion: Michael Evans; Performer
Performer: Michael Evans
Karen Mantler; Performer
Vocals: Karen Mantler; Performer
Composer: Karen Mantler; Composer
Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Composer
Producer: Karen Mantler; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karen Mantler; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Label

Watt

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 14, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602567263012

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Notification

Farewell

1. Farewell

2. Mister E

3. Brain Dead

4. Arnold's Dead

5. I'm His Boss

6. My Life Is Hell

7. Help Me

8. The Bill

9. Con Edison

10. I Hate Money

11. Beware

Technical Specifications

Farewell

Product information

Release options

1. Farewell

2. Mister E

3. Brain Dead

4. Arnold's Dead

5. I'm His Boss

6. My Life Is Hell

7. Help Me

8. The Bill

9. Con Edison

10. I Hate Money

11. Beware

Technical Specifications