Sarah Connor

First off, this show is awe inspiring and the music is just as memorable. So after seeing the show I picked up the soundtrack.

The music is just not of good quality on the disc, sounds very grainy if you will. It sounds like they blared the music in the theater and recorded it all on one mic. Im really disappointed because if you listen to it at any loud volume at all it becomes really noticeable. There are also a few audible hicupps.

Considering all the money they make on this show, you would think they could afford a decent transfer, this is not CD quality music, its casette at best, maybe 8-track...

By viewing this DVD before you actually see Ka (I saw it in Vegas) and you'll have even more appreciation for the show... and DO see the show! Holy cow!!!

I bought this CD after seeing the Las Vegas production of Ka, Cirque de Soleil's story about twins who get separated and have to undergo trials to find each other again. I found the best part of the show to be the music, so I wanted a lasting copy and found one here. I would highly recommend this album for anyone who has liked Cirque de Soleil soundtracks in the past; this one has a different quality than the others, but still retains the Cirque's signature sound.

I loved the show when I first watched it, and the soundtrack was a huge part of the experience. If you've already seen the show, you already know what you're getting on this CD. If not, expect a mix of dramatic music that sounds like it could have come from numerous cultures (just as the characters from the show). If you're ever in Vegas, the show is a must see (especially for the final battle). The only reason I knocked off one star was because the CD would not play in iTunes and that I had to use other software to listen to it.

KÀ was my first ever look at the critically acclaimed troupe of Cirque Du Soleil. There could be no better way to start listening to Cirque than to start with KÀ, Cirque's finest album to date. Out of all the CDs I have ever owned, none have never brought me as much delight to listen to as KÀ, Cirque Du Soleil's finest moment in it's musical history. René Dupéré, the composer of Cirque Du Soleil's earlier productions - including Alegría, Cirque's best selling album ever, crafts the music of KÀ, which portrays many various, powerful emotions that the listener can indulge into.

I cannot say anything on this CD than what has already been said. The music of KÀ is just extremely enjoyable to listen too. While all the music on this album is outstanding, my favorites include the wonderful voice and choir arrangements of 'O Makunde', the ethnic instrumentation and (once-again) outstanding vocals in 'Forest', to the heart-throbbing emotion from the strings of 'Love Dance'. I find that all the pieces have distinct scenes they are trying to show. Unlike in other Cirque albums, the music of KÀ does not always require a voice to make a perfect piece. The solo cello in 'Deep' is a notable masterpiece that is thoroughly enjoyable, as is the outstanding orchestral arrangment of 'Shadowplay'.

The choir that is featured on the album is also outstanding, featuring powerful and essential backing in the explosive and exhilarating song 'Pagent', the tedious environments of 'Pursuit', 'Battlefield' and 'Storm', the tragic emotion of 'Aftermath' and serene candour of 'O Makunde/If I Could Reach Your Heart", 'Forest' and 'Love Dance'.

I would also like to take the time to say that the artwork for this album is just sublime. The cover is one of the most beautiful conceptual designs I have ever seen - Cirque really has outdone themselves with this product.

I have enjoyed this music from the day I received it, to right up to the time when I amm listening to it now, and will continue to adore it for years to come. I applaud all who were involved in the recording of this unique and wonderful soundtrack. This music I believe to be one of the finest ever produced, and I really do recommend it to all!!

You get what you want from this. All of the epic music from Peter Jackson's 2005 King Kong film. Highly recommended to hardcore fans.

While I expected a certain amount of powerful action music--in keeping with the fact that King Kong is an action film--I felt this cd soundtrack focused excessively on action music, and that the touching and beautiful selections in the film's more tender scenes were woefully ignored. They are there, but in what feels to be abbreviated forms, as though the powers behind the cd decided to add them as a brief afterthought. If you found the more sensitive music in the film is what drove you to consider the cd (as I did) then you'll find this cd too abrasive for too long to just enjoy easy listening. The quality of the musical compositions is not lacking--it's good action music--but this is not a cd comfortable to listen to for long periods. If you are producing a back yard play, and need some pounding action music that goes on and on, then this cd is for you. They ought to release a secondary cd that contains only full-scale versions of the beautiful instrumentation present in more sensitive scenes. Now THAT'S a cd I'd enjoy.

I watched the Extended Deluxe Edition of King Kong recently. When the opening credits ran I knew I HAD to get the soundtrack. I found it here and ordered it. When I recieved it I was very pleased. It has become one of my favorite scores by Newton Howard.

After Lord of the Rings collaborator Howard Shore had his fully written score rejected due to the ever popular "creative differences" in Peter Jackson's film, James Newton Howard stepped in and had about a month and a half to write a monumental amount of music. He stepped up to the challenge and wrote a blowout score that awes and amazes at each turn. I can only imagine what kind of score he would have come up with if he had a much longer period of time to write the score, but in any case, he succeeds all the same.
King Kong has an established theme throughout the score, represented by a 7-note motif that is both ominous and bold. It is featured whenever the big ape is on screen, as well as when he is somewhere lurking about on the island. Since the film takes place in the 1930s, Howard wrote some period music in many cues of the first half of the score, which feature appropriate pianos and jazzy woodwinds.
As the crew makes their way to the island, the music shifts into a more ominous and more action-oriented approach, as they try to survive and capture the beast. The music throughout the majority of the second half of the album is awe-inspiring, resilient, and frankly breath-taking. The orchestra is strident, the chorus is bold, and the percussion is propulsive. "Tooth and Claw" is a very impressive action-oriented track with plenty of fast-paced, heavy brass lines, whirling strings, and racing percussion. The "awe-factor" is present in most of the cues, such as "It's Deserted", where you can only imagine viewing the island for the first time as the ship nears its destination.
The grand finale consists of "The Empire State Building" as well as "Beauty Killed the Beast" (not how the Disney film ended as you may recall...). Here the orchestra and chorus give everything they've got, building and building to an emotional and powerful climax as the great beast falls to his demise.
This is one of James Newton Howard's finest works, which proves that he is one of the best composers out there. A highly recommended score with 74 minutes of outstanding music. You would be a fool to pass this one up!!

Not the best score I've ever heard. Certainly not bad, some tracks were very nice. Unfortunately, a good deal of them are too action-oriented for my liking, or simply boring. The best piece of music from the film, the beautifully haunting female chorus played over the spider pit scene (best part of the movie!), is sadly nowhere to be found on this disc. I don't doubt Howard's talent as a composer, but the music for King Kong, sadly, doesn't have the same bite as the movie.

Prior to watching this movie with our 9 year old daughter, we had watched, a few days earlier, "Boondoggle Saints", which our 18 year old had said was a "great" movie. That movie was filled with nothing but voilence, blood, and terrible language. It made me think what was wrong with our society.

We then had the pleasure to watch this movie, and it made me think about the better parts of our society, and the innocence of young minds.

I was so impressed with the music, I went out and got the soundtrack the next day. While the theme song is repeated with various alterations on the CD, is rates a 5 star, plain and simple, for it's soothing effect. It makes one sit back, and think and recall about the good things in life. I for one cannot get enough of the music. The various instruments used are awesome. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for relaxing, uplifiting music.

This delightful soundtrack brings the listener back to a more peaceful, easy feeling(Thank you Eagles). Perfect to listen to after a hard days work, or in my case to listen to while at work at my home based business. Usually, I'll purchase a soundtrack, be disappointed and rarely listen to it again. In the case of "Dreamer," I can listen to it over and over again and no matter how hectic things may be, I feel at peace with the world.

I listen to the track as I am on the PC working. Soothing songs, super violins, and just one of the best Soundtracks ever.

THe movie was great and Dakota Fanning is probably the best actress out there, young or older. So the music matches her and the actors personality.

This album is, perhaps, exactly what you'd expect it to be, but it's nonetheless enjoyable. It borrows pages not only from familiar horse-related scores from Thomas Newman ("The Horse Whisperer") and Danny Elfman ("Black Beauty"), but also from such James Horner efforts as "Bicentennial Man" and "Legends of the Fall". The main theme actually sounds quite similar to Alan Silvestri's "Cast Away". The music is well-crafted, and maintains a peaceful, gentle, lullaby-like tone throughout, with the exception of a few exuberant orchestral bursts and some acoustic guitar work that's quite spunky. Adding quite a bit to the proceedings is acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell, who sadly isn't featured as much as his should be. If my comments sound just a tad negative, perhaps it's because this score is so often so derivative. But on it's own, as a listening experience, it's beautiful, gentle, and soothing, and I would absolutely recommend it for the casual film score fan looking for a break from the usual bombast. The only real detractor is the somewhat annoying teen-pop song tacked on at the end, it breaks up the musical flow of things. This score represents a solid effort from Debney, who continues to mature and improve, and a winner of a score, especially for fans of the gentler work of Horner and T. Newman.

This is a great movie,comedy. Tom Hanks as usual puts on an outstanding performance. I own over 500 movies and this one is in my top 10. I also own the soundtrack, I really enjoyed the music as well. A must see for comedy lovers and Tom Hank fans.

the music makes you want to dance (ballroom dance) hence why i bought it. It's very uplifting.

The Viktor Navorski theme loomed in my head until I purchased the CD and then repeated the .mp3 over & over. Love it.

This is a very good soundtrack. If you liked the movie, you will like this one as well. The movie is a feel good movie and so is the soundtrack. When you listen to this music you get a happy feeling!
It really belongs in the top of John Williams work!
Enjoy!

I love the clarinet playing. It made me get this soundtrack!

I have had this CD a while and it hasn't gotten old. I like the rhythm and the energy of the songs. I can visualize Antonio on Tornado when I listen to it.
I'm a fan of James Horner. This one doesn't disappoint.

I was a tad disappointed in this CD even though I listened to the little cuts on each song before I ordered. Actually, I was looking for the soundtrack to "Zorro the Gay Blade" and this sounded real Spanish/Mexican/whatever, so I took a chance on it. Kinda boring for Spanish type music. It's not something I will listen to very often though.

The Legend of Zorro is the perfect follow up to The Mask of Zorro. It uses it's the themes and moods from "Mask" but also utilizes a much larger and more epic feel. The love theme as orchestrated for this score stirs the same emotions from me as Arnold's "Stargate Overture" or Williams "Across the Stars." So wonderful is this score, that I have hardly wanted to hear anything besides it since I bought it.
If you are a fan of James Horner, epic scores, or music that will make your skin turn into goose flesh... this is a must buy!

Oscar Winner composer James Horner, follows his musical saga for ZORRO

This CD makes you want to put a rose in your teeth and flamenco dance.

I must say I enjoyed pretty much all of the songs on this album. "Victory" by Bond was the only thing they shouldn't have included, since it doesn't quite qualify as "classical" and wasn't what I would call a hit, anyway. True, it was instrumental, but real classical music is of a higher caliber. ("Now We Are Free" isn't quite classical either but it's not 'commercialized' like "Victory.") I really liked "Duel of the Fates," "Maria," "Now We Are Free," and "O Fortuna." Those were my favorites out of a great selection of songs. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't really care for full-blown classical.

I bought this cd when it first came out, as my first real taste of anything even remotely classical. And for that purpose, it works. For someone getting into classical seriously though, I'd start somewhere else.

aside from the second track (Bond-Victory) and the title track from the movie Braveheart, this is a decent classical album. The Bond-Victory selection is embarrassing commercial crap.

This is a perfect album for someone who doesn't like classical music. It's almost like classical crib notes. The mix is great for dinner or party music but I was left wanting more. I'm not sure of it, but it felt like each song was shortened some how.

This album contains many of contemporary classic music's finest songs sung by many of the finest singers in the world. Bocelli, Brightman, Fleming, Watson, just to name a few. The problem here is with the opener, where the song is sung by the execrable Charlotte Church. Its a mystery to everyone I know who has heard this CD why this song is not sung by Sarah Brightman who did the original and defining version. The rendition by Church simply demonstrates her lack of vocal control and emotion. Even a cover by Renee Fleming is far superior to that of Church's. The only thing I can think of here is that since the album is put out by Sony, and Charlotte is owned by Sony, they had to find some place for her songs after paying her so much money.
If not for Church poisoning the well on track 1, this album is an absolute 5-star

For War of the Worlds, John Williams reached for something not of this earth and composed a score that you feel on your skin, even before you become aware that you are actually hearing it. He has laid down a musical foundation of atmospherics and textural events, achieving a rhythmic propulsion that is so utterly primal it crawls up inside you and makes you wonder how one composer could make such a radical departure of style from such masterworks of melodic phrasing as the flying theme from E.T., to the enduring themes of the Star Wars series and come up with a new sound that gives War of the Worlds much of its ultra-realism. But that is the genuine genius of John Williams and the many characters he has played throughout a musical career that will never be equaled.

John Williams, like his contemporary, the late Jerry Goldsmith, is responsible for some of filmdom's more memorable scores ("Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "Star Wars," "Superman-The Movie," the first three "Harry Potter" films, and so many others). Just the mention of the composer's name brings smiles to the movie fans worldwide and his album sales and critical acclaim attest to his popularity.

Williams's three-decade association with Steven Spielberg has produced some of the aforementioned as well as other scores that have been the best collaborations between director and composer since the days of Hitchcock and legendary Bernard Herrmann.

While John Williams has made beautiful and awe-inspiring music for Spielberg productions in the past, he's had a couple of subpar (for Williams) compositions; and, sadly, "War of the Worlds" falls into this category.

The measure of a movie score lies in its ability to stand alone apart from the film for which it was composed. This particular work needs the movie's images and action to support its lack of listenability. Like the earlier "Minority Report," the music to Spielberg's adaptation of the Wells' classic does not feature any distinct melodies, little drama, or even thrills that are necessary to tell a story about malevolent aliens attempting to wipe out mankind.

It's as if the composer took the term "incidental music" to heart and just provided little more than something in the background.

Maybe he was attempting to be subtle, but the story deserved something a bit more dynamic and frightening.

We, his fans, all know that he is more than capable to come up to the plate.

Perhaps, on his next pairing with Steven...

This score is like nothing else I have heard from Williams and that is an awesome thing! I am always impressed with the work that Williams does but this score really surprised me. The score uses many modern and avant garde classical methods to truly convey an expression of fear. Rather than focusing on charactar based themes, as Williams generally does, he instead uses musical textures to convey the emotion of the film. This textural technique of composing reminded me of the works of Gyorgy Ligeti. Though this is a great listen, this score may seem "unpleasent" to listen to if you aren't used to heavy/modern classical music, which is a contrast to the usual scores that Williams composes. Though I must say, the unpleasant feeling score was exactly what a film like War of the Worlds needed. Bravo John Williams!

For this soundtrack, it is real awesome. It is so good to listen to it. All the sound effects in this album are so good and fill with a lot of tense moments. The composer of this album is John Williams. He is always the best for the movie music. He makes a lot of good music in his past movies. This one is no exception at all. When I listen, I feel the tense moments. So, this album is good overall and you should get it.

I will begin by telling you that this score is either for people with interesting taste, or a film score fanatic. I fit in both categories.

This soundtrack is extremely dark, atmospheric, and at times tragically beautiful.

Tracks 5 and 3 are sure to bring a tear to your eye. The others will have your heart racing, pumping your blood quickly as you EXPERIENCE the suspense of the film in a way only John Towner Williams can simulate.

A must have.

Sarah returns with her sophomore album the follow up to her smash debut 'Green Eyed Soul'. Never heard of her? Well...her success so far is strictly in her home country of Germany. She's what you call 'Blue Eyed Soul'. She has a voice like Christina and Mariah and sings pop'nb (pop mixed with rnb) type songs. Very gorgeous voice!

Unbelievable kicks off with her first duet with then boyfriend Wyclef Jean on 'One Night Stand'. Its a very fast hip hop beat yet pop type song. 'Hes Unbelievable' pops it up a little but not as much as some of her debut album songs. 'I wanna touch you there' takes the final pop up tell mid CD. Its blues time baby!

'Loving Permission' is a slow and sensual ballad while 'Where did you sleep last night' is a blues 'I'll kick you butt' type song. The 'No more drama' sampling 'Bounce' hip hops it up again only to tone it down with the sweet and sexy rnb ballad 'Skin on Skin' (which was released shortly after she met her now husband Marc Terenzi.)

'Wait tell you hear from me' pops it up but with a serious tone about drug abuse. 1+1=2 starts the 'pop section' of 'Unbelievable' mainly produced by the music making team KayRob. This section takes us through some sweet songs especially ballads such as 'Beautiful' and 'Sweet Thang'.

'Teach U Tonight' brings us back to where we began with a sexy pop'nb number. Depending what version of 'Unbelievable' you have this is the point the track listing may differ. The copy I have then has some remixes from 'Green Eyed Soul' plus bonus tracks 'That girl' and 'Make my day'. The version here has 3 Spanish versions of new songs and of course 'From Sarah with love'.

Overall a good CD...maybe not her best CD but not bad at all. Highly recommended!

1. One Nite Stand (Of Wolves and Sheep)-10 Feat.Wycleff Jean.I love it so catchy!.It was top 5 single.Get up and dance with this song!
2. He's Unbelievable-8.I like it but ist's my second least favourite of her singles.It was a top 20 hit too.
3. I Wanna Touch U There-10.Ohhh this is so bitchy and sexy lol!This suits so well in Sarah!.This should have been her fifth single but a shame it didn't
4. Loving Permission-8.I like it but not her best song in the album.
5. Where Did U Sleep Last Nite?7.Kinda boring,really but lovely voice
6. Bounce-10.THE UPBEAT song of the album.love the beats the vocals and the lyrics.It was #14 in Germany but it was also a hit in some european countries and in the USA!.
7. Skin on Skin-10.Her second single is an AMAZING ballad.It was #4
8. Wait 'Til U Hear from Me-9.Sad song about a friend of hers who died because of drugs addiction.I like it a lot.
9. 1 + 1 =Two-4,5.Kinda boring,But Not awful at all.
10. Put Your Eyez on Me-8.Ohhh this is such a lovely song!.I can't stop listening to it!
11. That's the Way I Am-10.Upbeat song.I LOVE IT!
12. Beautiful-6.Well is not as Beautiful,but i have to agree that is a grower
13. Sweet Thang-5,5.Kinda hot song but it's kinda repetitive
14. Teach U Tonite-4.Not my best song,but pretty listenable
15. From Sarah With Love-10.This is already Known by Everyone.
16. En Mi Piel-10.Just LOVELY
17. Quiero Encender Tu Piel-10.Spanish version of "I Wanna Touch You There".This is Even better than the english one.Loved it.She pronounce pretty well.
18. De Sarah, Tu Amor-10.Just as cute as the original song

I like all her song's but u all need to put to were people can here the song be for they by them thank u peggy skinner

Sarah Connor is a big star in Germany and she earns it. This CD is really great but I also recommend the new LP "Key to my soul"! She has a great voice and looks wonderful. You gotta buy it! :)

This woman is UNBELIEVABLE & makes me have a GREEN EYED SOUL. She has a new CD (Key to my Soul)being released, which I'll be hurrying out to buy along with her concert DVD. She never ceases to amaze me. Not just one or 2 songs on her albums are good ... they all are OUTSTANDING. I definately recommend her CD's.

After listening to to all of those 30-second song samples, I can't decide whether to listen to all those songs again in 30-second form or to never listen to the songs again... although I have come to a conclusion about the album itself- the songs have the same beat and sound the same from the second song to the last song. "Bounce" is maybe the only song that doesn't sound like all the others. "Bounce" and "Zero To Hero" are the only songs she's put out right now that I actually do like. If I want to buy an album that doesn't sound the same from 1st to last track- I'll buy a Sandra Cretu or Peter Schilling album!

Sarah might have a 5-octave singing voice, but she still doesn't have any difference with her singing or sound...

Great review... I, however, like this CD. Don't paint the picture of about her sexy voice or sexy this or sexy that. It's about selling sex. What sells? SEX. One side is pretending this is a good music. Other is trashing it for selling sex? What gives? Take it whatever it's... Music industry's formula to sell music using SEX (soft core+ style baby, I like). Sarah's voice is not that bad either. So? Sex is better that Violents, right? Maybe you want some Gospel?

this album isn't selling because of its music. its selling because of sex. has anyone seen the video for bounce? the song is about dumping her BF so u'd think it should be a very rebelious video... no. its got crawling over the set like a stripper. anyone else think that there is a secret conspiricy between the music industry and the porn industry?

Her american CD is basicly a compilation of her biggest hits from Germany/England ect... Except its missing her best song and her first #1, "From Sarah With Love" is strangely absent.


1. Bounce-10/10, Everybody has heard it. Never gets old. Her biggest hit in the US. Honestly a Good song. Super Catchy will have you dancing.
"Bounce baby out the door, i ain't gonna take this no more"

2. French Kissing-9.8/10, A good sultry and sexy song. She sounds so hott when she sings this song. Her voice is so sexual in this song she even gives her classic power vocal at the end. GREAT
"give it baby give it in the car, take it baby take it wherever you are"

3. Lets Get Back To Bed - Boy!-7.5/10, Not bad just not may favorite from this CD. She has her voice digitalized in it but it sounds good.
"April til' November i will kiss you tender"

4. Skin On Skin-10/10, A classic Sarah Connor ballad, starts off sweet and whispery but in the end she power vocalizes it. She sounds great and does that awesome Power Grunt thing in her voice which i love! especially with her. One of the best songs on the album.
"This Game Is To Play Dont You That Its Time And You See That My Hearts Gotta Know When Your Gonna Be Mine"
[I love when she grunts the know part]

5. One Nite Stand (Of Wolves And Sheep)-10/10, Laughable in parts but awesome the chorus is awesome she says it so fast im surprised taht i could understand her. About a guy that she wanted as a friend that turned into a One Nite Stand. Hilarious last line "Ladies if you must have it make sure he wears a profilatic"
"Don't Feel Sad, Bad, Mad Cuz' I Too been through the rain and i can feel your pain, Momma said there'd be days like these and im telling you ladies look out for the wolves that dress like sheep"

6. He's Unbelieveable-8/10, A good song. But not as good as some other songs on this cd.
"Should I Dress In High heels should i go out in my blue jeans"

7. Music Is The Key-10/10, Reminds me a lot of One Sweet Day by Mariah and Boys II Men. Is a duet with her husbands band Natural 7. Very uplifting and great!
"Whenever your falling down, Hopeless and pushed around, Find Your Own Melody, Trust me that Music Is The Key"

8. Love Is Color-Blind-9/10, Good song proving you dont have to be the same nationality to be in love.
"It don't matter if your black, white or yellow, if yer brown or red, Lets get down to that love is colorblind"

9. I'm Gonna Find You-10/10, Another Sarah ballad. But a great song at that. Probably my favorite song on the CD.
"I Know I'm Gonna Find you, The Day i Come You'll Open Up The Door"

10. In My House-6/10, To much dance pop
"I'll be your sugar in the morning and that sweet stuff you need at night"

11. Turn Off The Lights-8/10, One of the sluttiest songs I've ever heard...I LOVE IT! A little to jazzy though
"Turn off the lights and close the door this is the night we've been wating for"


over all 2 thumbs up, This is a great CD.

While living in Germany I stubbled onto Sarah Connor. I can honestly say that she is the only artist that I have ALL of her CD's including a DVD that she released. Some might not like her but I for one love everything she puts out. I commend her for her talent & drive in life. Releasing a CD after having her baby is completely astounding, way to go girl I know how hard raising a baby is. She sings with the passion in her soul, about the trials & tribulations of her experiences in life. Highly recommend this CD as well as the others she has out.

I just listened to "Terror and Magnificence" and I was blown away.
It is one of the best albums I have ever heard.
The music, the singing, the composition are beautiful and brilliant.

I first heard some of this music in the soundtrack of "A History of Britain", which featured Sarah Leonard's beautiful performace of The Three Ravens.

It is encouraging to realize today's music is not only MTV, but there are still real artists like John Harle and Elvis Costello. This CD has been issued by a classical label (Decca), and for a good reason - Harle shows fantastic compositional skills. The songs are delicate and beautiful. A great CD, especially for classical music lovers looking for something different.

John Harle's Terror + Magnificence album will transport you hauntingly and melancholy and beautifully outside yourself .

Many times listened to, Elvis Costello, becomes an extremely credible medieval minstrel - with that feeling of having come off the dusty track to regale you with say 'Mistress Mine', all the more convincing as he struggles to get his tongue round the challenging Shakespearean lyrics - hard to think who could emulate that style better.

The title work will tear you to pieces with its occasional disharmonies and dissonance; you will feel to applaud the when the foot-tapping dance rhythms catch your heart and toes in great relief - watch out you might actually get up and dance... such is the joy.

Sarah Leonard's immaculate voice carries you through 'Since first I saw your face' to 'How should I my true love know?' (music to make love to??) and you must keep hearing them, the same goes for John Purefoy.

This leaves John Harle's amazing saxophone; personally I love best when his instruments melt seamlessly into voices. All in all: PLEASURE!!!

I had a hard time tracking down this recording because I couldn't remember the title at first. I had heard about it on NPR, and I was fascinated to hear yet another new venture by Elvis Costello. This CD definitely grows on you. The music is haunting, and Elvis's vocals are phenomenal. I picked this one up because I think EC is a great musician, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn about another talented performer, John Harle. I definitely recommend this one for hard-core EC fans. As always with his music, be prepared to have your preconceived notions of music challenged. The music has an eerie, almost ethereal quality. It reminds me a lot of Joe Jackson's Night Music--the combination of musical instruments is different, but the overall mood is very similar.