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October, 1977 October, 1977 Ampersand Ampersand fflny Newman, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, August 23, 1977 Randy Newman plays the reluctant per former, coming out with an album only every few years and a personal appearance schedule that's at least as erratic. But New man plays many roles, all of them convinc ingly enough that one wonders if his hesita tion comes from stage fright, lack of produc tivity, or simple laziness. Of course, he's become a cult figure. This fall, Newman begins what is for him, an extensive tour covering 50 cities. What he'll be singing and playing was previewed last month in Los Angeles. Newman is an intellectual masquerading as a buffoon; a serious musical scholar, whose scores reflect a sound knowledge of contem porary classical and theatrical music, pass ing himself off as a somewhat bumbling, well-intentioned amateur. His songs, all originals, reflect pathos ("I THink It's Going to Rain Today"), hope ("He Gives Us All His Love"), sarcasm ("Short People Got No Reason to Live") and a combination of all ("Davy the Fat Boy"), with an occasional dollop of sardonic kinki ness ("You Can Leave Your Hat On"). Much of his humor, both in his songs and patter inbetween, is so dry that at any given time as many of the crowd are likely to be missing the joke as getting it, and sometimes reading one of Newman's straighter pieces ("Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father") as some sort of gag. Many of the songs performed from New man's Good Old Boys are particularly am biguous in that respect: is he laughing at the proud "Redneck," or having a sideswipe at their detractors? Either way, it's interesting and presented as a valid piece of music. For the occasion, Newman performed sev eral songs backed by a 50-piece orchestra conducted by his uncle, Emil, but the pieces he performed solo, backed only by his own piano, came ofTbetter; that's the way he'll be travelling. Is Randy Newman a rock and roller? Years ago, when he started making club appear ances, he included two vintage tunes in his set: Fats Domino's "Blue Monday," and Ar thur Alexander's "You Better Move On." He performed them knowingly and affec tionately. Before too long, though, he discon tinued the two songs. Why? "Because every body in the audience thought that they were my songs, and I didn't want to take anything away from the originals." Lynne Manor MM WW SO o Marantz 2216 Receiver Sansui 221 Receiver Kenwood KR2600 Receiver AR 16 Speakers Bose 301 Speaker AR 16 Speakers BSR2320W BSR2320W BSR2320W Centrex by Pioneer Record Changer Record Changer Record Changer KH-7766 System Teac A-100 Tape Deck Akai CS-7020 Tape Deck TeacA 100 Tape Deck oi!5W&8anreiN 12 watts (8 ohms) 16 watts (8 ohms) 8 watts (8 ohms) 15 watts (8 ohms) Power Band Width 40-30,000 Hz 20-20.000 Hz 40-20,000 Hz 20-20,000 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion nnv. TrZ ToZ (smaller is better) utf ' 0 0.8 FM IHF Sensitivity 1.9 Microvolt 2.5 Microvolt 2.5 Microvolt 2 5 Microvolt smaller is better) 10.7 dBf 13.2 dBf 13.2 dBt 13 2 dBf mSSSSg 40dB A 35dB V 33dB gasa iodB 2.5 ds SSff 60dB 50dB 60dB 50dB CasspttpTanpnerk Front-loading non-Dolby Dolby Front-loading Dolby Front-loading Dolby Front-loading TaMFrenumvRanaP Cr02: 40-14,000 Hz Cr02: 30-14,000 Hz 0:40-14,000 Hz Cr02Tape: 30-14,000 Hz iape frequency nange Low Noise: 40-12,000 Hz Low Noise: 30-11,000 Hz Low Noise: 40-13,000 Hz Low Noise: 30-11,000 Hz 10"3-way 8"2-way 8"2-way 8"2-way Speakers Frequency Range: Frequency Range: Frequency Range: Frequency Range: 45-20,000 Hz 50-22,000 Hz NA 50-22,000 Hz Moving Magnet Cartridge Moving Magnet Cartridge Moving Magnet Cartridge Moving Magnet Cartridge Record Changer with damped cueing and with damped cueing and with damped cueing and with damped cueing and 4-pole motor 4-pole motor 4 -pole motor 4-pole motor Suggested Total Retail Price (Source: 1977 Steieo Reviews Stereo Directory i $429.95 $719.95 $651.95 $669.80 Buying Guide. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) Centrex Stereo Systems by Pioneer compare favorably with these typical audio store component packages. Pioneer products include a two-year limited warranty. Ask lor details. Pricing published as of April 1 , 1977. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. So far, components have been considered the most so phisticated approach to high fidelity. But now, after a lot of time, energy and solid-state tech nology, Pioneer is proud to introduce a compact stereo system with the features, specifications and audio quality of components. The chart above shows you exactly how Centrex stacks up against typical, medium priced audio store component packages. As you can see, you come out way ahead with Centrex by Pioneer. And if seeing isn't believ ing, then let your ears decide. Your Pioneer dealer is waiting. For information write Pioneer Electronics of America, Dept. 21, 1925 East Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. CGMTRGX by PIONEER 19 17
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