Sasha Lazard - Myth Of Red, The
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Free Music Notes for Myth Of Red, The
Free Music Review: Nothing new but it is still a joy to listen to Sasha sing
Hit: 4 Stars
Up until now, I haven't heard of Sasha Lazard. I was just at my favorite record store when I came across "The Myth of Red" in the used cd bins. Intrigued, I checked the back of the cd and saw that Delerium does a remix of "Awakening". Being a massive fan of Delerium, I bought the cd without listening to the cd first. This was how it was when I discovered Mediaeval Baebes with their 2000 album "Undrentide". Instincts told me that the music on "The Myth of Red" would fall under the techno category. The cover of the album is a bit too polished and makes the album looks like a Trisha Yearwood cover. Musically, the fusion of opera and techno is nothing new. Here on "The Myth of Red", Sasha throws in a dash of Russian folk music with the combination of opera and techno. I couldn't help but notice how much "Ode to Innocence" sounded like Operatica's "Melancholy Rose". It is a beautiful song but at the same time sounded too much like "Melancholy Rose". "Awakenings" and "Angeli" is the standout tracks on this album. The remix to "Awakenings" picks up the pace. It is a good remix but nothing to write home about. Still there really isn't much for me to complain about "The Myth of Red". Sasha has proven to me that she can sing (unlike a lot of today's artists). She definitely has a lot of potential. I sure hope to hear a lot more music from her.
Free Music Review: Gorgeous
Hit: 4 Stars
Sasha Lazard's music is almost as gorgeous as she is. I'm sure she gets tired of reading that, but it's true. Since her photos are all over the CD, it's hard not to pay attention to this. Most of the songs on "The Myth of Red" are classical art songs, Russian folk tunes and opera arias but with a added lyrics (mostly by Lazard) and remixed with a modern flair. Placing them become along the same lines of Mediaeval Baebes Dead Can Dance, and Dilerium (who remixed the last track on this CD).
The "Battle of Erishkigal" is mixed by DJ Spooky and is very cool.
If you like the above-mentioned artists and others similar to them, I think you'll like Sasha Lazard.
Free Music Review: worth the money!
Hit: 4 Stars
for those of us, willing to experiment, w/ different genres, and love world/downbeat music, yet still likes the music our folks listened to. Try this hauntingly beautiful mix of arias over trance beats. You won't regret it, it's getting the most play on my CD player, and anyone that hears it goes straight to the store to get their own copy!
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Free Music Review: Really Interesting Album
Hit: 4 Stars
I have grown to really love this album. This is something very uniqe that is easy to listen to. If you are like me and love exotic music that you can dance to, this is for you. The best part is Sasha's beautiful opera voice.
Looking for something uniqe - try this.
Free Music Review: Contrived musical setting, but awesome vocal talent.
Hit: 3 Stars
There are an awful lot of superlatives being thrown at this album by the reviewers; I'm sure for some people this is an epiphany. I enjoyed it on first listen, but it doesn't really hold up. Think of the music that accompanies Cirque du Soleil's performances; if that appeals to you, run -- don't walk -- to your nearest CD store. Otherwise, approach this with guarded optimism. The entire package, from the cryptic album title to the world-beat smorgasbord of musical styles to the provocative photos of Ms. Lazard on the jewel case, is supposed to evoke some mysterious and tres meaningful message, but I suspect it's only discernible to new age types who secretly think John Tesh is some kind of god. I suggest that unless you're one who really likes to wallow in swirling Enya-esque aural environments for hours on end sipping on chamomile tea and thinking deep thoughts, this might wear thin on you very quickly. That being said, Ms. Lazard is a truly gifted singer, and if she ever releases an album that features her voice in a more unadorned, less contrived setting, I'll be the first one in line to buy it.