Nigel Kennedy - The Kennedy Experience
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Artist: Nigel KennedyEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-09-07
Music Label: Sony Classical
Soundtracks:
- Third Stone From The Sun
- Little Wing
- 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)
- Drifting
- Fire
- Purple Haze
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Hit: 4 Stars
This isn't your typical Jimi tribute fare, then again Nigel isn't your typical classical violinst. This is not for the timid listener as it challenges conventional perceptions. The only things classical about this disc is the ensemble and Nigels interpretation of Jimi's music. A unique and masterful job is the result of the explorations of Hendrix's classics. Kudos to Nigel for crossing the lines and blurring the perceptions of music. The songs chosen allow for beautiful improvisations, at times frentic, at others soothing, that are as minding bending as the original rock versions, maybe even more so. The first three songs are extended jam sessions, structured around the fiery bow work of Nigel. The jazzy intonations are puntuated by the guitars, bass and of course oboe and cello. Of the first three tracks "1983" is the more innovative and spacier of the jams. Throughout the disc Nigel explores areas that ebb and flow, melodically shifting and grinding out the music. Nigel is careful to not "out Jimi" Hendrix by overextending his skills to the point of nauseam virtuosity, he carefully plots and exerts his own signature on the compositions as only he can. "Drifting" is exceptioanlly beautiful and lyrical, a superb rendition of a classic Hendrix tune. There are times when the songs are barely recognizable but he eventually brings it all back home, harmonious rapture being the end result. If you like jazz or the music of Jimi this is a disc for you. The free form violin of Nigel, coupled with the timeless compostions of a guitar God make for an undaunted new Hendrix experience.
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For years now, violinist Kennedy--the self-proclaimed bad boy of the string set--has tried to set classical music on its ear. No, not like the Kronos Quartet--peppering great performances of eclectic, underheard New Music works with an encore of Hendrix or Raymond Scott--but with punk attitude and a name change, and by selling a ton of albums (at least in the case of his Four Seasons). His technique is debatable, but you really can't blame a guy for turning a ton of people into new classical-music fans. With The Kennedy Experience, the violinist puts aside the Elgar, Beethoven, and Brahms (at least for an hour) and focuses on the work of (you guessed it) Jimi Hendrix. With his Kennedy Experience octet, the chamber ensemble performs guitar-rock classics such as "Little Wing," "Fire," and, of course, "Purple Haze." These are extended jams--opener "Third Stone from the Sun" is 14 minutes long--but the playing is fine, with plenty of improvisation. Kennedy transcribed Hendrix's more complex tunes into parts for winds and cellos, while he and his string section (two guitarists and two cellists) go free-form. Loose and jazzy, it's an impressive--though far from classical--effort, with none of the typical clich?s found in rock tribute albums. --Jason VerlindeClassical Music CDs
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