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For The Turnstiles by The Be Good Tanyas

Artist Biography For The Be Good Tanyas

The Be Good Tanyas Are An Acoustic Trio With Folk And Americana Influences Hailing From Vancouver British Columbia. They Play A Combination Of Original And Traditional Material And Are Notable For Their Lush Vocal Harmonies. The Group Features Frazey Ford Guitar Vocals Samantha Parton Guitar Mandolin Banjo Vocals And Trish Klein Electric Guitar Banjo Harmony Vocals . Jolie Holland Is A Former Member And Also A Frequent Guest. The Story Of The Groups Begins In Early-To-Mid ’90s In The Kootenay Mountains Outside Of British Columbia Where Caravans Of Tree Planters Toiled Each Year To Replenish The Rich Canadian Forests That Suffer Abuse By The Lumber Industry. Ford And Parton Lived The Vagabond Lifestyle And Made A Rudimentary Living As Tree Planters During The Summer Months And Doing Other Odd Jobs Or Traveling During The Winters. When They Met At A Tree Planters’ Camp They Discovered A Mutual Love Of Music But Ultimately Went Their Separate Ways. A Few Years Later Klein And Ford Hooked Up When Both Were Attending Music School In Nelson British Columbia. For A Time The Three Of Them Headed In Different Directions Ford Went To Montreal And Then Guatemala Klein To Vancouver And Parton Traveled South Through America With Her Dog Sherpa By Her Side Eventually Settling In New Orleans. Chance Brought The Trio Back Together In Vancouver In The Winter Of 1999. By This Time Each Had Been Experimenting With Many Different Styles Of Music – Ford Was In A Trip Hop Band In Montreal Klein And Ford Later Formed The Soul/folk Band Saltwater June In Vancouver And Parton Had Been Touring The Back Roads Of America With Spoken Word Punk Poet Chris Chandler As Well As Her Country-Duo Side Project The Illegitimate Daughters Of Johnny Cash. Their Luminous Debut ‘Blue Horse Was Named One Of 2002′s Top 50 Albums By Britain’s Q Magazine. The Albums "Chinatown" Followed In 2003 And "Hello Love" In 2006. In 2008 The Band Took A Break From Touring And Recording. Ford Released Her Debut Solo Album "Obadiah" In 2010. The Band Is Scheduled To Play The 2011 Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Frogtoon Music - Song Info: For the Turnstiles

"For The Turnstiles" Is A Song Originally Written By Neil Young And It Was Later Covered By The Canadian Folk Music Group The Be Good Tanyas. The Be Good Tanyas Are Known For Their Harmonious And Rootsy Sound Often Blending Elements Of Folk Country And Blues In Their Music. Here Is More Information About The Be Good Tanyas' Cover Of "For The Turnstiles" 1. Cover Version The Be Good Tanyas Included Their Rendition Of "For The Turnstiles" On Their Album "Chinatown" Released In 2003. The Song Is Notable For Its Haunting And Melancholic Interpretation. 2. Neil Young Original The Original Version Of "For The Turnstiles" Was Written And Performed By Neil Young And Appeared On His 1974 Album "On The Beach." Neil Young's Rendition Features A Sparse Acoustic Arrangement And Is Known For Its Introspective And Raw Quality. 3. Musical Style The Be Good Tanyas' Cover Maintains The Folk And Americana Elements Of Neil Young's Original But Adds Their Own Signature Harmonies And Vocal Nuances. Their Version Retains The Song's Rustic And Contemplative Atmosphere. 4. Harmonies The Be Good Tanyas Are Celebrated For Their Tight Harmonies And They Bring Their Vocal Prowess To "For The Turnstiles " Creating A Haunting And Evocative Atmosphere That Complements The Song's Lyrical Depth. 5. Interpretation The Lyrics Of "For The Turnstiles" Are Somewhat Enigmatic But They Touch On Themes Of Disillusionment Decay And Societal Change. The Be Good Tanyas' Rendition Captures The Song's Reflective And Somber Mood. 6. Critical Reception The Be Good Tanyas' Cover Of "For The Turnstiles" Was Generally Well-Received By Fans And Critics Alike As It Showcased Their Ability To Reinterpret And Infuse New Life Into A Classic Folk Song. The Be Good Tanyas' Cover Of "For The Turnstiles" Pays Homage To Neil Young's Original While Adding Their Own Distinctive Folk And Harmonious Touch. It's A Testament To Their Ability To Breathe Fresh Life Into Timeless Songs And Make Them Their Own While Respecting The Spirit Of The Original Composition.

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