Seu Jorge - The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions
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Free Music Review: Absolutely Freaking Fantastic!!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
While watching The Life Aquatic I found myself mesmerized by the music and had to purchase the CD. What a joy! The beauty that Seu Jorge is able to capture in Bowie's music is a gift. I have shared this CD with many people of differing tastes and it has been enjoyed by all. I highly recommend it and am interested in exploring other works by this artist.Free Music Review: What I'd been waiting for
Hit: 5 Stars
I have had "The Life Aquatic" soundtrack on my wishlist for awhile, but never bought it for two reasons: it's copy-protected, and it only included a few of Seu Jorge's songs, NOT including my particular favorite from the movie, "Queen Bitch." I actually got Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" album after seeing the movie, because I was so impressed with Seu Jorge's interpretations of Bowie's songs. Many songs from "Ziggy" are on this acoustic album, including "Starman," "Ziggy Stardust," "Lady Stardust," Rock 'n' Roll Suicide," "Suffragette City," and "Five Years." In the liner notes, David Bowie himself is quoted as saying, "Had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs in Portuguese I would never have heard this new level of beauty which he has imbued them with."
One reader was disappointed there was no lyrics sheet. I agree, especially since the lyrics in Portuguese don't correspond with Bowie's lyrics. By the way, "Seu Jorge" just means "Mr. George." "Seu" is not a first name, just a title. You may recognize him as "Man? Galinha" (literally "Chicken Manuel," but strangely translated as "Knockout Ned") from the movie "City of God."
This is a great album for fans of David Bowie and Brazilian music. If you like this album, or acuoustic Brazilian melodies in general, you should check out Jorge Ben's 1974 album "A T?bua de Esmeralda," which is probably the best album I've purchased in the past year.
Free Music Review: best CD purchase in years
Hit: 5 Stars
Seu Jorge's ability to take the best of what Bowie has to offer and create a beautiful (albeit strangely different) spin is amazing. Jazzy at times, touching, and unique...this CD has it all. Great listening. Free Music Review: Bowie in Portuguese by Way of Brazil...Brilliant.
Hit: 5 Stars
Like everyone else, I agree that the Seu Jorge tracks were undoubtedly the best musical part of the movie. Like the movie, these songs are a little eccentric but also beautiful and sincere. Few people can cover a David Bowie song and not sound like a wannabe, but Jorge manages this grace to produce a wonderful aural experience. I will definitely check out his other musical work...his voice is so rich, and his guitar totally unaffected. Lovely.
Word of advice: Get it on iTunes so that you pay $3 less and get "Space Oddity."
Free Music Review: Great CD, but why no lyrics?
Hit: 5 Stars
This music is great. I don't really know Bowie, but I may give hime a listen after this. My only complaint is the lack of lyrics (one of the reasons to by a physical CD is for the little booklet with lyrics, não é?) I'd like to sing along, but my portuguese isn't what it used to be. In fact, my portuguese was never what it used to be :-)
Even without Space Oddity or lyrics, it's still 5 stars.