Dana Paul Robinson - A Mensch Among Men
Jazz, Easy Listening
Pennsylvania, United States
Overall Impression: Playfully exploring the confusingly contradictory impulses of amorous obsession, Dana Paul Robinson's "A Mensch Among Men" has the vocalist praising the man that deeply puzzles her - spending each verse in awe of the subject's superhuman qualities before punctuating the moment with a single point of exasperation that lands with all the momentum of a patiently cultivated punchline!
Strongest Point(s): Well-suited for the playful energies of cabaret performance, "A Mensch Among Men" pairs clever vocabulary with a rather tongue-in-cheek depiction of societal standards to deliver a lyrically comedic narrative well-enhanced through musical timing! Steering clear of anything even remotely off-color, the appeal and momentum of the song rely on Dana Paul Robinson's finely-honed linguistic inflections and meticulous musicality to drive home the humor - and with the right delivery, "A Mensch Among Men" has the potential to amuse anyone in earshot!
Target Audience Appeal: Comedically "high-brow" by modern standards, "A Mensch Among Men" would likely find a warm welcome among classier cabaret audiences and period-specific performances angling for aesthetics from the late 50s or early 60s. Otherwise, the shoeless, carnivorous, and unkempt subject of the song sounds as commonplace as the desired alternative, thereby painting the song's narrator as the punchline through her specific preferences! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: The Flamingos, The Drifters, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Burnette, The Chords, Ray Charles, Connie Francis, Elvis Presley, The Supremes, The Five Satins, The Del-Vikings, The Chordettes, Roy Orbison, The Tangents, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Foundations, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Platters
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.