| Acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica, Hammond organ all flow in and out of the mix, the melodies are slow burning, the musicianship expert. |
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| The downside is that his brilliant musicianship was channelled into commercial hits. |
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| I was overwhelmed by his commanding, assured musicianship in Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Smetana, Liszt, and Grainger. |
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| This singer-songwriter displays impressive musicianship in both her powerful vocal performance and her guitar-playing style. |
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| He attended a boarding school for five years where the best of teachers taught the students on various aspects of musicianship. |
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| Judges will be looking for tuneful singing and a good standard of musicianship. |
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| It is a mark of Pahud's musicianship that even the monophonic instrumental line sounds richly harmonized and balanced on this recording. |
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| The trappings of the prima donna can never be a substitute for genuine musicianship. |
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| The masters of Japan's traditional and contemporary taiko drumming combine physical performance and incredible musicianship. |
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| Among his many talents were a tremendous creative range, gifted musicianship and a savage wit. |
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| The Octet's members placed a high priority on a full singing tone, honeyed legato playing, and warm, genial musicianship. |
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| Their musicianship is flawless, their improvisation and unit tightness impressive, and their connection with the audience electric. |
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| She possesses a powerful voice, intelligent lyrics, excellent musicianship and a clear gift for melody. |
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| Though simple in style and clean in texture, the primo parts of these duets provide the teacher with many opportunities to teach musicianship. |
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| Really good vocals, some class songwriters and superb musicianship make for an enjoyable and moving album. |
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| The first, which I call transcorporate musicianship, is found in ambient techno or trip hop. |
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| Although commonly labelled a jam band, the group prides itself on its musicianship. |
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| Minakakis' passionate, incendiary delivery provided tangible pathos to the band's awe-inspiring but detached musicianship. |
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| His musicianship makes him an interpreter who can put more than most oboists into Britten's microscopic mouldings. |
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| His fingers leap between frets as the memories flood back and you realise just why people hold this man's musicianship in such high regard. |
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| And with the line-up you can be sure the musicianship is worthy to be archived in CD format. |
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| Once their ears are attuned to this aspect of pianistic musicianship, their playing will never be the same. |
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| The musicianship was fine, but perhaps the band members should get out of their comfort zone and experiment with different ideas. |
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| I hoped they would conclude that a true musician is one who performs at a high level of musicianship regardless of the repertoire's difficulty. |
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| After all, Stephen Malkmus's musicianship is distinct and his artistic stamp on his music is unequivocal. |
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| The beauty of the band is their counterintuitive knack for balancing off-kilter musicianship with catchy hooks and chugging beats. |
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| Sharon grew up in an area where musicianship and song are integral facets of daily life. |
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| The combination of solid musicianship and quality vocals made this a band to really take note of. |
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| Czech players were once legendary for their instinctive musicianship, most notably the fiddlers. |
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| Even in terms of only modified rapture, however, Sebok's musicianship could be judged as beyond repute. |
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| For 20 years the trio has personified atypical instrumentation and superb musicianship, while maintaining a spirituality that is felt throughout. |
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| Her gift is a pop proficiency that's rarer than musicianship in that she keeps people curious. |
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| With skin the colour of milky tea and glassy eyes that betray his misery, there's never any pretence towards polished musicianship. |
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| The foregoing sections of this article have dwelt briefly on musical issues that are critical in developing musicianship. |
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| Her stage presence is utterly unforgettable, and her musicianship is flawless. |
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| The programme is suitable for musicians wishing to develop their musicianship and performing skills and their theoretical knowledge. |
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| Beautiful musicianship, some great string arrangements and a variety of additional instruments all contribute to a great album. |
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| This latest exercise in public humiliation is not the way to encourage musicianship. |
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| The musicianship is pretty tepid, middle-of-the-road country fare, but if you're a fan of harmony groups, this one is definitely worth a listen. |
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| The musicianship is outstanding and oozes an incredible amount of experimentation. |
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| Since starting out at the age of four, James Ehnes has blowned away the classical music world with his exceptionnal technique and musicianship. |
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| While the trio's music is firmly entrenched in the house and drum 'n' bass sounds of DJ culture, their musicianship augments their builds and breaks. |
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| When it comes to the Super Furry Animals, there is very little these Welsh electro-psych popsters can do that doesn't ooze with artistic brilliance and clever musicianship. |
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| Monica will bring to these concerts the fruits of her demanding approach in rehearsal, her natural virtuosity as a player and her effervescent, charismatic musicianship. |
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| This is also apparent in the punctilious playing of the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and the masterful musicianship of the soloists. |
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| Pentaèdre brings impeccable musicianship and a sense of theatricality to re-imaginings of great classics. |
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| This gifted threesome combines chic glamour with splendid musicianship. |
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| Superb musicianship from Velghe, who well as guitar adds adept fiddle and nyckelharpa. |
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| Her famous purity of tone and impeccable musicianship make her a superb interpreter of Messiaen's austerely beautiful work. |
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| These fresh-faced kids held the stage without flashy gimmickry, histrionics or rock star poses, relying instead on their songs and musicianship to do their talking for them. |
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| For a time he even flirted with the idea of full-time musicianship, but opted to stay with his studies. |
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| Christine Goerke not only plays Armida with sly wit, but she also sings the exacting fioriture and lyrical arias with razor-sharp precision and elegant musicianship. |
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| Rock musicianship has become a legitimate trade that parents might endorse. |
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| But players smarting from his tongue and temper greatly admired his musicianship. |
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| His infallible technique and sense of musicianship have earned him the highest praise within artistic circles. |
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| Her recording Surprise, released in 2007, is a testament to her sensational voice and musicianship. |
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| Praised for her rich sound, expressivity and sensitive musicianship, Christina is increasingly in demand as soloist and recitalist. |
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| In addition to his musicianship, his work ethic is second to none, and he is simply a superb human being. |
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| His keen sense of expression and musicianship has continued to inspire both critics and audiences alike. |
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| Of course it's all wrapped in a chocolate coating of beautifully crafted songs and a crisp musicianship, but the 12 tracks on Always Got Tonight do waffle on a bit. |
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| He's combined the influence of rural rambunctiousness with big-city musicianship and devised a contemporary rendering of old-fashioned country tunes. |
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| The musicianship is exciting as all get out, but don't look for warmth. |
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| Mutter's musicianship is beyond reproach, and she and the Trondheim Soloists go beyond and beneath and behind the notes to realize Vivaldi's creativity. |
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| In the process, they create works that subvert the Utopia of corporate musicianship, which advertises the fantasy of a seamless computer-aided sound reproduction. |
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| With expert musicianship tucked up their sleeves, the Illuminati don't let the prog bog down the boogie and just let the riffage do all the talking. |
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| Some of these songs have a varying beat and indications of some intelligent musicianship, not like the penetrating bass that thunders out from cars and flats wherever you go. |
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| Although ornithologists have amassed vast recorded archives of glides, twitters, and warbles, little is known of the origin and function of avian musicianship. |
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| There is honest emotion and talented musicianship displayed here. |
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| Members of a successful jazz group need a high level of musicianship. |
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| At least I was able to blame the sheer unmusicality of the piece on the composer and not the quartet, who consistently showed an unparalleled level of musicianship. |
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| Receding hairlines and a casual composure on stage showed that this was a band with an obvious level of maturity demonstrated by their musicianship and vocal finesse. |
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| With Austin's brother, Dallas, they have formed a band called The Pearltones and they charm every audience with their energy and musicianship. |
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| But he was among the nimblest when it came to musicianship. |
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| The IMERSD project is a flexible learning and research tool which seeks to inform, interact and evolve in parallel to creative arts economies, best practice, the growth of technology and the changing face of musicianship. |
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| Skip's 'good vibes' jam sessions, his musicianship and encouragement have inspired many musicians like me to want to continue leading and participating in weekly jam sessions. |
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| Known around the world for their warm and engaging stage presence, impeccable musicianship, and unique perspective on ensemble singing, musica intima has appeared in France, the USA, Ireland, and Denmark. |
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| Leahy has crisscrossed the United States and Canada for several years, exposing new audiences to their family of instrumentalists, singers, and dancers who bring a rare level of originality and musicianship to the stage. |
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| Gilbert's satire and verbal ingenuity were matched so well by Sullivan's unfailing melodiousness, resourceful musicianship, and sense of parody that the works of this unique partnership won lasting international acclaim. |
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| Roxy Music, British art rock band of the 1970s whose influential style was an amalgam of glam rock campiness, sophisticated, often experimental musicianship, arch humour, and world-weary romanticism. |
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| In his unfortunate absence at this far remove of 2007, Zevon's musicianship and irascible wit are as missed as ever. |
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| Much like the Welsh original, eisteddfods are competitions that involve testing individuals in singing, dancing, acting and musicianship. |
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| Thus, classical performers often achieve high reputations for their musicianship, even if they do not compose themselves. |
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| Many aspects of musicianship are revealed: the structure and composition of a symphony, the playing of various instruments and the niceties of performing for the courts of Europe. |
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| The standout singles were actually Dreadlock Holiday and The Things We Do for Love, which hint at this band's real strengths: wit, musicianship, invention and more often than not a melodic hook that got under the skin. |
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| The four-point immersive program includes instruction in instrumental, vocalism, ensemble and musicianship, as well as music theory study. |
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| For more than ten years, this Russian musician has been touring the world, dazzling audiences with his infallible technique and profound musicianship. |
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| In terms of your musicianship, why did you choose to do this kind of tour? |
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| This event shares the SIMM philosophy of promoting hands-on musicianship in the greater public, and is designed to offer that crucial first onstage experience to up-and-coming talent. |
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| Despite the excellent musicianship, this cover lacks originality. |
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| Filled with steely, staccato guitars, trampling beats and roaring vocals, the songs marry complex arrangements and musicianship with granite-heavy grooves and unforgettable hooks. |
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| His genius combined outstanding performing musicianship with supreme creative powers in which forceful original inventiveness and intellectual control are perfectly balanced. |
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| Except for Bruce's vocals, it sounds basically the same as on the original studio album and admirably showcases the band's energy and musicianship. |
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| It is a dazzling explosion of neck-snapping riffs, grandiose scream-along choruses and outstanding musicianship from all four members of the band. |
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| Gypsies enjoy a reputation for natural musicianship, and their passionate repertoire has inspired nongypsy composers such as Liszt, Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and Strauss. |
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| This led in part to British progressive folk music, which attempted to elevate folk music through greater musicianship, or compositional and arrangement skills. |
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| He is honoured for his original voice in English musicianship. |
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| Memorable partnerships flourish when one member of the duo looks deeply into the artistry of the other and embraces his or her style, musicianship, and eccentricities. |
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| Achieving excellence in musicianship takes a lot of commitment and determination,'' said Tim Hill, director of special programs for the Disney resort. |
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| With a maturing musicianship, Smoosh are still a developing force and are refining their voice, but have come a come a long way already for such a young act. |
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| No fewer than 81 pieces dating from 1960-1963 show not only the sheer musicianship of the whole band but also its versatility in approaching widely different compositions. |
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| But with a record like that, ignoring Rafa on clay would be about as foolish as saying you admired Jedward's musicianship in last night's Eurovision. |
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