Member Since: 4/2/2007
Band Website: angetakats.com.au
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Aniseed Tea - Independent Release 2008
Words and music by Ange Takats
Produced, recorded & engineered by Adrian Mauro in Brisbane with the assistance of Greg Cathcart & Richard Johnston
Instrumental arrangements by Adrian Mauro with the assistance of Greg Cathcart, Ben Tolliday & Richard Johnston
String arrangements by Ben Tolliday & Andrew Maddick
Additional production - Ben Tolliday - Brown Shoes
Robbie Long’s tracks recorded at Sound Ideas Recording studio, Newcastle
All songs mixed by Ben Tolliday at Frou Frou Central, London
Mastered by Dave Neil at Modern Mastering, Brisbane
Cover painting by Danielle O'Brien / Design by Katie Ransom, Passionfruit Kreative
Nine track album includes the following four songs:
Tip Toes
Ange Takats – vocals, guitar; Adrian Mauro – bass; Greg Cathcart – piano; Richard Johnston – drums; Robbie Long – electric guitar
My Song
Ange Takats – vocals, guitar; Adrian Mauro – stomp box; Greg Cathcart – guitar; Robbie Long – dobro
Good Woman
Ange Takats – vocals, guitar; Adrian Mauro – bass, trumpet; Greg Cathcart – piano; Richard Johnston – drums; Robbie Long – slide
Brown Shoes
Ange Takats – vocals, guitar; Ben Tolliday – cello, wurlitzer; Andrew Maddick –violin
Influences: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, The Band, Janis Joplin, Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Tom Rush, Billie Holliday, CSNY, Blind Faith, Grateful Dead, America, Richie Havens, Carole King, Eva Cassidy, John Lee Hooker, Ravi Shankar, Muddy, BB, Marvin Gaye, Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Buckley, Pink Floyd, Mingus, Tom Waits, Led Zep, Miles, Camaron, Ry Cooder, Credence, Cat, Toots, Ray LaMontagne, Jose Gonzalez, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Terry Callier, Gillian Welch, Terry Reid
Sounds Like: "I see many world class performers and up there with the best is Ange Takats. She has played here several times as a support act and never fails to command the absolute attention of the crowd and touch them with that voice - a voice that can’t be ignored and refuses to be. Great songs, stage presence, humor and future. Her next gig is a headliner" - Dan Lyons, Venue Manager Live @ Joe's Waterhole
“Ange Takats has a way of singing directly into my soul, beautifully delivered with strength yet exquisite vulnerability. Her voice needs little accompaniment†- Kelley Stewart, Judge for the National Folk Festival Lis Johnston Award
“A definite festival highlight, Ange is one of those rare talents that make you yearn for more. Her songs are refreshingly honest and are beautifully delivered. A must see!†- Glenda Jumelet, Palm Creek Festival Programmer
“Ange's songs are wonderfully constructed and well-rounded and her delivery of them commands respect. Her introductions of her songs are an integral part of the performance with just a touch of humour when required†- Jamie Johnston, Judge for the National Folk Festival Lis Johnston Award
“Her voice contains so many representations of great female singer/songwriters of past generations; but, at the same time bringing herself strongly to your attention†– Jim MacQuarrie, Chairman Folk Alliance Australia
“Ange Takats captivated the audience with her simple but perfectly crafted songs and, I must admit, her voice is truly one of the most beautiful and powerful female voices I have ever heard, bestowing goose bumps on me throughout the evening†– Polly, Tsunami Magazine.
"Her set on Boxing Day at Woodford Folk Festival's Troubadour venue was just about the most sublime, perfectly-balanced half hour’s entertainment. Rarely have I witnessed such rapt attention by a crowd." - Bill Quinn, Cornstalk - NSW Folk Federation.
Type of Label: None