I was prepared to be underwhelmed. I was very impressed with the production value, and that they can make a live studio recording with the arrangement so true to a track-laid studio version.
I was unfamiliar with this Ksenia, but her voice is exceptional, and she has an excellent presence.
A live studio performance like this also shows how much effort was made to get the exact right sound.
Oboe, two French horns, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, two keyboards, harp, drums, and what’s that big sitar looking thing in the back? There is a lot going on there, and a lot of work to match it perfectly.
They were here last month for two concerts and, amazingly, they sound just as good live as they do in the studio version. Check out some of their other covers (mostly of Chicago and other horn-fronted bands like EWF),
And she was very sweet in person when I met her 2-3 years ago
The ones that I’ve met are generally very nice
I’ve met several of the performers
Great shows
Yes, a most excellent presence. Vasily is quite protective of her too... one can’t blame the guy, honestly.