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Description: Genre: Dance & Electronic - Ambient / Enhanced / Audio CD released 2000-01-17 at WEA / Disc #1 Tracklisting 1 Adagio fo ... more
Pieces In A Modern Style ... for strings (Samuel Barber)
2 In a landscape (John Cage)
3 Ogive Number 1 (Erik Satie)
4 Cavalleria Rusticana (Pietro Mascagri)
5 Pavane pour une infante defunte (Maurice Ravel)
6 L'Inverno (Antonio Vivaldi)
7 Triple Concerto (Ludwig Van Beethoven)
8 Xerxes (George Frideric Handel)
9 Piece in the old style 1 (Henryk Gorecki)
10 Piece in the old style 3 (Henryk Gorecki)
11 Opus 132 (Ludwig Van Beethoven)

Newest Review: ... a Landscape", originally composed by John Cage. Mellow, light and quite upbeat, it isn't some much a bad tune, as a ... more

 ... slightly mediocre one compared to others on this CD. Moving along is "Ogive Number 1", originally composed by Erik Satie. Opening with the sound of a helicopter flying overhead, this has a very modern and up to date aural feel. The pace of the tune is light and inoffensive, and there is a light, gentle, warm quality about this number. "Cavalleria Rusticana" on the other hand, is beautiful. Truely gorgeous. Originally composed by Pietro Mascagni, this interpretation sounds even better with awes...more

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Premium Review Pieces In A Modern Style: A modern day classic? (588 words)
by Skrolk - written on 09/04/01 (Very useful, 37 readings)
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Somewhat of a first for me in terms of albums owned, 'Pieces in a Modern Style' is a culmination of classical music performed in a uniquely eccentric and offbeat modern, almost trance-like fashion. Produced by the well known William Orbit, co-conspirator with Madonna on more than one occasion, and man of considerable breadth of talent, this album seems to offer an awful lot in way of content. Opening with a beautiful modern interpretation of Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber, this album sets a mood of serenity and peaceful relaxation. Unfortunately, this album does not include the oft-airplayed remix of this piece, which sounds even better ...

PaulSimon
Premium Review Several geniuses on one album! (480 words)
by PaulSimon - written on 18/02/01 (Very useful, 22 readings)
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I first heard the name William Orbit associated with the production of a rather "unique" pop song by good old Harry Enfield. Remember "Loadsamoney" - erm, I do, but thankfully William Orbit can now be associated with a much more appreciative audience!! His current release, "Pieces in a modern style" is an eclectic combination of musical geniuses. William Orbit uses his fantastic musical ability and production skills to great effect and uses his magic on some of the world's most famous and able composers. I have found this album to be most relaxing and thought provoking. I have always been an advocate of listening to music to ...

gchessun
Premium Review Pieces In A Modern Style: Classical to the main.... (166 words)
by gchessun - written on 08/11/00 (Very useful, 24 readings)
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This latest album from William Orbit focuses on bringing classical pieces upto date by performing them with synths, strings, etc... It works very well, and the overall effect is good, it's just not as good as some of his earlier work. Adigio for Strings is a great track, but the Tall Paul remix (included on the Single) was a better version.... It's great to relax too, but it can be a bit too much for background music, so it's application is a little limited. The performances of Handels Largo form X, and John Cages In A Landscape stand out for me as being among the best songs here. If you like classical music then you'll like ...

 

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