James really understands dynamics in songs. He uses his vocal range cleverly. Plays to his strengths in the lower register where he is a rare beast alongside Mark Lanegan, Dave Gahan etc. but can go up when necessary. This leads to a varied listen across an album and interesting dynamics within songs. Only when I saw them live did I realise just how good a lead player he is. His acoustic 'flat picking' is high class too. This is no easy skill. To pick with such accuracy in the acoustic ballads he plays while singing with such control is quite something. I've seen him numerous times solo and he sits patiently in the song, drawing the listener in like few can. He writes brilliant songs which are rooted in the past but never cliched. He is a rare talent, the likes we may never see again in Scotland. He is the complete package and was so as a very young man. All that said, where he is truly wold class is in his lyrics.
@Shad0wplay Жыл бұрын
7 years. Still here. Somehow this music will never die. It's so good. Greets to all of you who found your way to this place. This is 2023. Long live the music of this world. I love you ❤
@jimz007 Жыл бұрын
Loved this interview with an absolute Legend 🌟.. I still play Strange Kind Of Love album today and I bought it in 1988 ish ♥️ Really getting into James Grant solo stuff lately .. Sublime Special Talent✔️
@motorcycle1011 Жыл бұрын
Fine man fine quality
@bertiidol764 жыл бұрын
Excelent band!!! A sound unique!!!! James Grant owned a great voice and style.
@ElkundEklund8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this treat. Lots of important things being said in this interview. Still looking great and sounding heavenly. // Swedish fan since 25 years
@johnbougearel92152 жыл бұрын
well done guys. James Grant baritone pairs very well with the cello
@gml60557 жыл бұрын
Despite the graphic in the video saying otherwise, I'm quite sure "State of Art" was NOT on Love and Money's 1988 release "Strange Kind of Love". It was on "Trapped and Unwrapped" by Friends Again, released in 1983 (?). This was the band James was in prior to L&M.
@ianstephen50866 жыл бұрын
A rare talent .... so envious , I can only sing ! : /
@sambarclay44934 жыл бұрын
James came to my school
@dennyking5 жыл бұрын
I’m a fan but watched this to see if I could figure out what is going on with his hair.
@ravensmead8 жыл бұрын
i loved the Led Zep / Chic thing ! ….and hate the word " product "…….