Antony & the Johnsons: “Cripple and the Starfish”
Antony and the Johnsons present chamber cabaret in darkest blue, creating music that is highly dramatic, emotional, and lyrical. Compared to everyone from Nina Simone to Lotte Lenya, Antony’s voice is hauntingly evocative. The Johnsons, an ensemble featuring a string trio, piano, bass and drums, lay a foundation of lush yet minimal orchestral arrangements. [secretlycanadian.com]
This is one of David Tibet’s favourite bands, and this is one of the most pefect songs I have heard..