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On the album Encore , which first appeared in October 2008, David Garrett rearranges well-known hits such as "Who Wants To Live Forever", "Smooth Criminal" or "Thunderstruck". Review: Amazingly Entertaining! - Garrett plays any musical notes on the violin with consummate grace! The classical reworking of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" is full of surprises and bursts with excitement throughout. "Who Wants to Live Forever?" is dark, eerie, shockingly intense and operatic, and there is a sense of urgency that time is running short while there is so much to experience in life. Debussy's free flowing "Clair de Lune" (moonlight) is beautiful and dreamlike. The shimmering violin melody and subtle harmonies evoke images of misty landscapes and a flowing river glistening in silvery moonlight. "He's a Pirate" opens with calm and rising harmonies promising epic adventure (and a whiff of romance in the air). Jack's comic theme takes over, with all his pirate swagger and bravado. The over-the-top action music is great fun: heroic violin battles stylishly with elegantly menacing orchestra force in a swashbuckling tango; various percussion interjections add fun distractions while fog dissipates and small waves rock the boat during brief transitions (rumbling notes, mid-pitched strings). The track ends emphatically as if to incite curtain calls. "Summertime" sounds very New York. The classical violin rendition, jazz-inflected and misty, perfectly captures the emotional ambiguity. The slow lilt is mesmerizing and the sweet soaring riffs are sensational yet intimate like loud whispers. "Hungarian Dance No. 5" delights with fluid rhythm, expressive melody, wide leaps between notes, beautiful double stops and frequent key shifts at a ravishing mix of tempos. In "Chelsea Girl" the emotionally charged violin tenderly kisses good-bye to every note to create a gorgeous tune. Garrett has a new take on Vivaldi's "Summer" and it sounds like this: intense lightening flashes and loud bangs of thunder, followed by hail storm and heavy rainfall (flying bows at lightning speed!), rinsing dust off lush green foliage and refreshing the air. "Air" starts off with teasing, even-paced keyboard notes, then the violin takes up the theme and sings the beautiful soaring tune with the most romantic inflection like early morning breeze. "Thunderstruck" is loud fun, belting out rapid violin phrases, malicious tunes, majestic melodies, hard rock riffs, short sharp sonic stabs and loud bangs and blasts, all in rapid mutating rhythms following a pop song structure. "New Day" is infinitely lyrical, compelling repeated listening to the poetic violin melody meandering through myriad emotions. In "Ain't No Sunshine" the unhurried, impromptu musical phrasing has a laid-back feel. "Rock Prelude" opens with space themed celestial soundscape and a star is born, bursting into melodic Rock in Baroque-tinged fast harmonic rhythms reminiscent of Bach. "Winter Lullaby" features a lovely violin tune, cute and sweet at a baby-step tempo. Insistent shakes of tambourine (middle section, background) make the soft, velvety violin even more huggable. In "Zorba's Dance" the flirty, playful violin tune is infinitely improvisational and so inviting that no one would hesitate to join the fun and dance the night away. Bonus: See booklet for Garrett's amusing stories and musical ideas prefacing each track. Review: There is a real energy to his playing - There is something very energetic but not aggressive about David's playing. If you have seen any of his youtube videos you will see a real showman and this comes across in this performance too. The "He's a Pirate" theme from Pirates of the Caribbean is a particular favourite and most inspirational for my 7 year old son who is learning to play the violin. A great mix of modern and the best of traditional pieces brought to life by an amazing player.
P**N
Amazingly Entertaining!
Garrett plays any musical notes on the violin with consummate grace! The classical reworking of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" is full of surprises and bursts with excitement throughout. "Who Wants to Live Forever?" is dark, eerie, shockingly intense and operatic, and there is a sense of urgency that time is running short while there is so much to experience in life. Debussy's free flowing "Clair de Lune" (moonlight) is beautiful and dreamlike. The shimmering violin melody and subtle harmonies evoke images of misty landscapes and a flowing river glistening in silvery moonlight. "He's a Pirate" opens with calm and rising harmonies promising epic adventure (and a whiff of romance in the air). Jack's comic theme takes over, with all his pirate swagger and bravado. The over-the-top action music is great fun: heroic violin battles stylishly with elegantly menacing orchestra force in a swashbuckling tango; various percussion interjections add fun distractions while fog dissipates and small waves rock the boat during brief transitions (rumbling notes, mid-pitched strings). The track ends emphatically as if to incite curtain calls. "Summertime" sounds very New York. The classical violin rendition, jazz-inflected and misty, perfectly captures the emotional ambiguity. The slow lilt is mesmerizing and the sweet soaring riffs are sensational yet intimate like loud whispers. "Hungarian Dance No. 5" delights with fluid rhythm, expressive melody, wide leaps between notes, beautiful double stops and frequent key shifts at a ravishing mix of tempos. In "Chelsea Girl" the emotionally charged violin tenderly kisses good-bye to every note to create a gorgeous tune. Garrett has a new take on Vivaldi's "Summer" and it sounds like this: intense lightening flashes and loud bangs of thunder, followed by hail storm and heavy rainfall (flying bows at lightning speed!), rinsing dust off lush green foliage and refreshing the air. "Air" starts off with teasing, even-paced keyboard notes, then the violin takes up the theme and sings the beautiful soaring tune with the most romantic inflection like early morning breeze. "Thunderstruck" is loud fun, belting out rapid violin phrases, malicious tunes, majestic melodies, hard rock riffs, short sharp sonic stabs and loud bangs and blasts, all in rapid mutating rhythms following a pop song structure. "New Day" is infinitely lyrical, compelling repeated listening to the poetic violin melody meandering through myriad emotions. In "Ain't No Sunshine" the unhurried, impromptu musical phrasing has a laid-back feel. "Rock Prelude" opens with space themed celestial soundscape and a star is born, bursting into melodic Rock in Baroque-tinged fast harmonic rhythms reminiscent of Bach. "Winter Lullaby" features a lovely violin tune, cute and sweet at a baby-step tempo. Insistent shakes of tambourine (middle section, background) make the soft, velvety violin even more huggable. In "Zorba's Dance" the flirty, playful violin tune is infinitely improvisational and so inviting that no one would hesitate to join the fun and dance the night away. Bonus: See booklet for Garrett's amusing stories and musical ideas prefacing each track.
A**N
There is a real energy to his playing
There is something very energetic but not aggressive about David's playing. If you have seen any of his youtube videos you will see a real showman and this comes across in this performance too. The "He's a Pirate" theme from Pirates of the Caribbean is a particular favourite and most inspirational for my 7 year old son who is learning to play the violin. A great mix of modern and the best of traditional pieces brought to life by an amazing player.
D**D
AC/DC COVER "THUNDERSTRUCK"
I ave always liked classical but this will be the next chapter in my David garrett cd collection
S**T
David Garretts Encore Album
I have never even heard of this artist until very recently, but someone sent me an email and I clicked on it and found this superb musician. This CD is fantastic and plays 'classical' pop like Smooth Criminal amongst all the other items. If you like classical style, then I would suggest that you buy this as it is fantastic, although a little mourmful in plsces. I have it in the car and play it on longer than average journeys, as it helps to pass the time pleasantly. I would be extremely surprised if anyone was disappointed in the Album, and personally I intend to purchase another CD as soon as my finances allow, which should be next week or the end of it, as my money comes into my account on Tuesday.
C**S
inspirational
Fantastic album. I am currently learning the violin and was after something to encourage me and be inspirational. I certainly got that from this album. I will defiantly be ordering more David Garret albums. He mixes classical and rock together to get something purely unique!
M**N
Very good recording
He plays beautifully. However I would have preferred a less predictable choice of themes. All the same, I have no regrets about purchasing this and will be on the lookout for a soothing mix of music on another of his albums.
C**L
David Garret Encore cd
LOOOVE the cd!!!! It arrived quicker than expected which was nice, and in excellent condition. i love the music & can listen to David Garrett to my hearts content now :-)
M**S
Excellent Album
Good versions of well know track. Great orchestratration and sound
C**N
Bellissimo!
Amo ascoltare la musica di David Garrett in casa, durante i pasti o le normali attività
C**B
Un régal
Du classique pur, du rock, du classique revisité, il y en a pour tous les goûts toujours avec la même fluidité et la même passion que l'on ressent à travers cette musique. David Garrett explique ses choix de musique et d'arrangements dans le livret et je trouve que c'est un vrai plus.
P**A
Man liebt ihn oder man hasst ihn...
Kaum ein zeitgenössischer Musiker polarisiert die Fachwelt so wie David Garrett. Wie kann man auch auf einer Millionen teueren Stradivari Metallica fiedeln. Das ist nun wirklich ein absolutes No Go, geradezu obszön. Und was bitte hat er mit dem wunderschönen Air und Hungarian Dance No. 5 oder Beethovens Scherzo gemacht? Das gehört sich nicht. Er hat das gefälligst so zu spielen, wie es komponiert wurde. Schließlich haben sich Bach und Brahms und co. etwas dabei gedacht, als sie die Stücke arrangiert haben. Da kann nicht so ein Lümmel mit langen Haaren und zerfetzten Hosen daher kommen und es einfach mal eben verändern. Gott sei Dank gehöre ich nicht zur Fachwelt. Da wäre ich auch am falschen Platz, denn die einzige Strophe die ich hin bekomme ist die Katastrophe. Vermutlich stimmen mir viele Leser meiner Rezension gerade unumwunden zu. Ich gehöre weder zu den Herzchen postenden Facebook Groupies, noch zu den schneidend bösen Kritikern, die sich an seinem Aufzug und seiner Art klassische Stücke mit zeitgenössischen Elementen zu paaren stoßen. Ich gehöre nur zu der Gruppe Menschen, die gerne Musik hören und denen sie gefällt oder nicht. Und nahezu alles was ich auf diesem Album gehört habe gefällt mir. Auch das wunderschöne Air in der Interpretation von David Garrett, bringt mich wie das Original dazu die Augen zu schließen und zu entspannen. Ganz Klasse ist auch Who Want' s To Live Forever, das ich nicht selten in der Endlosschleife spielen lasse. Durchgefallen ist bei mir eigentlich nur Thunderstruck. Aber ich mag AC/DC auch im Original nicht besonders gerne. Ansonsten finde ich die Mischung der Titel dieses Albums sehr gelungen. Die CD passt zu genauso gut zu einem ruhigen Abend mit einem Glas Wein, als auch zu Hintergrundmusik beim Essen oder Durchhaltemusik bei der Hausarbeit. Staub wischen im Takt zu Hungarian Dance No. 5 ist gleich nicht mehr so schlimm, versuchen Sie es einfach mal. Man muss nicht alles mögen, was Garrett spielt und vor allem der Mainstream der zwischenzeitlich um seine Person abgeht ist mir too much, aber man sollte doch etwas mehr Toleranz üben. Johann Sebastian Bach hat mit den zu seiner Zeit zur Verfügung stehenden Equipment gearbeitet. Würde er heute leben und komponieren, würde er sich sicher dessen bedienen, was heute zur Verfügung steht. Was nicht heißt, dass es wie bei Garrett klingen würde. Vielleicht würde es Bach gefallen, vielleicht würde er ihm auch die Ohren lang ziehen - sofern sich Herr Garrett zum kleinen Bach herunter beugen würde, damit er diese erreichen kann.
M**N
De lo mejor que he escuchado !!!
Es un disco magnífico. De lo mejor que he escuchado. ¿Cómo se puede tocar tan bien el violín? Ojalá lo hubiera descubierto antes. La combinación de musica clásica y rock estupenda.!!. Nunca lo hubiera imaginado de no escucharlo en este fantástico CD de David Garrett.
L**T
Best Album Yet!
Great quality. Well worth every cent.
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