Word: complementing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...complement her rich, earthy voice, Tikaram uses interesting and unusual instrumentation. The warm sound that Eleven Kinds of Loneliness exudes comes from her talented band, primarily consisting of Mark Creswell on guitars, Nick Frances on drums and percussion and David Hayes on bass and harmonica. Tikaram herself plays the acoustic guitar, and its rich, warm strains are particularly beautiful on the upbeat, almost funky "Any Reason...
...most interesting instrumentation, though, is on first two songs: "You make the Whole World Cry" and "Elephant." In the first track, Tikaram cleverly combines guitar and percussion to complement a medley of synthesizers and saxophones. She literally creates a wave of rich sound that carries you away with its intense, inherent emotion...
...most impressive aspect of this play, however, is not the music, but the production. Executive producer Lori N. Durr and director Scott Arsenault provide the play with the dramatic energy and fervor that complement it musical prowess. Little things like giving the play a contemporary feel to enhance its comic impact by using devices like a Where's Joseph instead of Where's Waldo book. The dramatic impact of the final scene relies on its seemingly effortless creation of a golden chariot. It substitutes people for the animals and parts of the chariot, glitter paper for the reins...
Kienzle is delightful as the complex Lady Sophy, and Rubin and McGovern magnificently complement her performance in one of the most demanding roles in the show. McGovern and Rubin's portrayal of the princesses is as flawless as their beautiful voices. Erick Hanson as the King amazes the audience, and his versatility in emoting irrationality, earnestness, fear and dependence does not escape notice...
...modest expectations when she torments him, leaving the coat rack or the vacuum cleaner in front of the door on her way out. But her antics have a motive--her love for Martin; she uses the booby traps to retaliate against his apathy toward her. They complement each other well. That is, until Andy (Russell Crowe) comes along...