After having a surprise renaissance with his hit re-recording of 'In Dreams' in 1986, Roy Orbison was once again an in demand pop superstar. Such a reawakening caught the ear of many singers and musicians who cited the Big O as an influence: Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bono, Elvis Costello and several others sought to make sure Roy's comeback was not a fluke. The resulting collaborations resulted in 'Mystery Girl.' It's very clear that the record's collaborators had the utmost respect for Orbison. The material given to him here is very strong throughout, with each song being a perfect match for Orbison's abilities, both vocally as well as subject wise. The record also manages to update Roy's sound to (then) contemporary standards, while not overwhelming it with the glossy sickness that was par for the course in the 1980s'.Opening with the hit single 'You Got It,' it's clear that Roy is in peak form. Although it's probably the weakest song on the album, it's still a very charming retro rocker that recalls '(Oh) Pretty Woman' with its chugging backbeat and jangly guitar lines, as well as Roy's soaring, pleading vocal performance.
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While Roy was consistent throughout his career, 'Mystery Girl' sees him soaring to new heights as a vocalist; his upper register still has the brightness of his youth but also carries a more mature, heavier sound, and his vibrato is stronger than ever, with a newfound stability to draw out and sustain certain notes and phrases for maximum effect.As with most of Roy's output, the best songs on 'Mystery Girl' are the ballads. Roy knew how to plumb the emotional depth of a song better than almost any other pop singer, and the ones here among his best. In particular, the quasi-title track 'She's a Mystery to Me' is up there with his very best performances, with Roy's haunting, almost ghostly vocals perfectly embodying the distance the narrator feels towards his lover in the lyrics. Elvis Costello's magnificent 'The Comedians' is a masterclass in how to build tension and drama; its marching rhythm allows Roy to sing each word right on beat and enunciate perfectly, drawing out the pathos as well as the quality of the lyrics like he was directing a suspense thriller.
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The final crescendo truly feels like the climax of a great film, something built up to so tautly that it doesn't feel rushed nor dragged out, instead having the perfect feel of release for both the singer and the listener.Other standouts on the album include the longing, atmospheric 'California Blue,' the rollicking 'All I Can Do Is Dream You,' and the towering 'A Love So Beautiful,' a lachrymose ballad that Roy manages to elevate to something great thanks to his sense of dynamics and conviction. There really isn't a bad song on the album, though, thanks to the pedigree of the album's contributors, as even weaker songs such as 'Windsurfer' still leave an impression.' Mystery Girl' stands as Roy Orbison's best album, a top quality record that not only represents Roy's talent at their peak, but exemplifies why he was (and is) seen as such a seminal influence on following generations of singers and songwriters.
It's a shame Roy never got to explore this newfound personal and professional windfall further, as he maybe could've even eclipsed what he accomplished here. Stop 0x7b during xp install.
Alex 'Orbi' OrbisonBackground informationBirth nameAlexander Orbi Lee OrbisonAlso known asOrbiBorn( 1975-05-25) May 25, 1975 (age 44), U.S.Occupation(s)PresidentMusicianproducerdirectorInstrumentsDrums, Background vocalsYears activeSince 2000LabelsAssociated actsBackbone69WebsiteAlexander Orbi Lee Orbison (born May 25, 1975), also known as Orbi, is an American drummer, writer, director, and film producer. Alex is president of, a publishing company and president and co-founder of Roy's Boys LLC, through which 's legacy is managed alongside his brothers, and Wesley Orbison.
Contents.Biography Orbi is the youngest son of legendary rock and roll songwriter and, born on May 25, 1975. He is their second born child, following Roy Kelton Orbison, Jr, born October 18, 1970. He has an older half-brother, Wesley Orbison. They lived on Old Hickory Lake, next door to his god-parents and in. Growing up in a musical household, Orbi's first instrument was violin, as his hands were too small for the guitar, followed by guitar and piano before landing on drums.After Roy travelled to California to co-write with and, Roy decided to move his family to in 1985.Malibu provided much needed support to Orbi when his father died in 1988. Roy was 52 years old, Alex was only 13.Following the death of his mother in 2011, Alex moved back to, after promising her he'd 'get down to Nashville and take care of business' following her battle with pancreatic cancer.
Where he currently lives with his wife, Erika Wolf Orbison, and two dogs. Early musical career In early 1990's, Orbi made friends with Jerry Lynn Williams' son Chris Williams, co-founding a band called Backbone69. Guitarist-vocalist Williams and drummer Orbi, Backbone69 included guitarist Duane Betts, son of the ', and bass player Berry Oakley Jr., son of bassist Berry Oakley.In 1992, Orbi took his first professional position in publishing with Don Williams Music Group, but as Backbone gained popularity amongst the community, Orbi left his position in publishing to tour with Backbone69.Tragically, in 2001, Chris Williams was in a fatal car accident, which led to the dissipation of the band. As Betts described it, 'It was like the tribe lost its chief.' While Williams was alive, the members of Backbone frequently played as backing band for the son of, 's project called. After Williams' passing, Cisco invited the boys of Backbone to formally join the band.After signing with Atlantic Records in 2000 and a television series on VH1, Whitestarr disbanded in 2008.Executive career Since 2012, Alex has been president of the publishing company, and, managing his father's catalog with his brothers. Mystery Girl Deluxe (2014) Alex Orbison.
Executive Producer, Liner NotesFor the 25th anniversary of the posthumously released, a Deluxe version was released with a new song 'The Way is Love'. The record was mixed at the Cabin, produced by, remastered by Richard Dodd and released on. The bonus track 'The Way is Love' includes guitar, vocals and drumming by the Orbison brothers – Alex, Roy Jr. And Wesley with the vocal by their father. One of The Lonely Ones (2015) Alex Orbison. Producer, Executive Producer, Liner NotesOne of The Lonely Ones, recorded between January and August 1969, was previously unreleased due to a 'logjam of releases'. The album was mixed at the Cabin, produced by Alex and Chuck Fleckenstein, remastered by Richard Dodd and released on.
The MGM years 1965–1973 (2015) Alex Orbison. Producer, Executive Producer, Liner NotesThe MGM Years box set was a complete reissue of all 13 records made during Roy Orbison's deal with Records. All 13 records were re-mixed at the Cabin, produced by Alex and Chuck Fleckenstein, remastered by Richard Dodd and released on. Roy Orbison: The Ultimate collection (2016) Alex Orbison. Producer, Executive Producer'Roy’s son, Alex Orbison, painstakingly selected songs that were most representational of his father’s vast catalog, which totals 27 studio albums, four live albums, and over 60 singles, 22 of which placed in the U.S.
Billboard Top 40 chart. Narrowing it down was no easy task.
“It is a great honor for me and my brothers, Wesley and Roy Jr., to finally and definitively distill our father’s entire career onto a single disc as best one can possibly do and, certainly, as never done before,” said Alex. “It is the result of years of research, archiving and listening, and it is with supreme and heartfelt pleasure that we will be able to share it with the world.”' Black & White Night 30 (2017) Alex Orbison.
Producer, Executive ProducerThe re-imagined, re-mastered version of the was released February 27, 2017. Alex painstaking reviewed all original camera angles, re-mixed and re-imagined the show to give the viewer a front row seat to this iconic concert. The Authorized Roy Orbison (2017) Alex Orbison.
Co-WriterThe first-ever estate-authorized biography will be released October 17, 2017. The book is written by Alex, his brothers Roy Jr. And Wesley Orbison alongside Jeff Slate, with research by Orbison historian Marcel Riesco.
A Love So Beautiful (2017) Alex Orbison. MusicianA Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be released November 17, 2017. Alongside the, Alex, Wesley, Roy Jr and Roy Jr.' S son, Roy Kelton Orbison III, contribute to the making of this record. The philharmonic recorded in studios.Only The Lonely (2018) Alex Orbison. Co-ProducerAlex and his brothers signed on for the first ever estate authorized biopic, written by Ray Gideon.
The film will be co-produced by Alex Orbison alongside and Roy Kelton Orbison Jr., executive produced by Chuck Fleckenstein, Wesley Orbison and Ron Moore. The Beatle Who Vanished Alex Orbison. Co-ProducerAlex, along with close friend secured the rights to 'The Beatle Who Vanished', the 2013 book by Jim Berkenstadt about Jimmie Nicol who filled in for for 13 days during Beatles' 1964 world tour.
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