k.d. lang, Tony Bennett - A Wonderful World
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Free Music Review: A great idea that somehow falls short (3.5 stars)
Hit: 4 Stars
Whoever was inspired to get these two wonderful voices together, to sing the songs of Louis Armstrong, certainly had the right idea. Yet, disappointingly the execution comes out just a bit short of the great gem it could - or should - have been. I am not sure if it's the too-smooth sounding arrangements, or the impression (which, according to people who have seen these two on stage, is wrong) that somehow there is no real chemistry between the two. I had to force myself from flipping to another CD before making it all the way through this one. It simply lacks the sparkle and energy in say, Tony Bennett's Stepping Out CD, his MTV Unplugged, or even on k.d. lang's Unplugged outing. Nevertheless there's no denying that both of them sound wonderful, so it's still a worthwhile addition to your Bennett/k.d.lang collection.
Free Music Review: I wish I liked this album
Hit: 2 Stars
I like both of their voices. I like most of the songs. I did not like the arrangements - no pep at all. Just so flat. I was very sad that this did not work out better. I was so looking forward to it. But it is like something on a mellow jazz station. No life to it.Free Music Review: "Pops" Would Have Been Proud of this One!
Hit: 5 Stars
I got to admit for the last decade or so I've been a huge, Tony Bennett fan. I've basically tried to get my hands (and ears) around most of his CDs, DVDs and videos.Hey, I even got to meet and shake hands with the man, when he went on a publicity tour to promote his autobiography! But I had some trepidation, when he released this Louis Armstrong tribute CD, "A Wonderful World" with singer, K.D. Lang. I guess it was because I just wasn't that big of a K.D. fan. The reason for that was I always had the sinking feeling she was making fun or not taking too seriously, the musical genres she appropriated (especially when she did country music).Well, after listening to this duo recording, I was pleasently surprised to find, that I had nothing to worry about.There isn't a hint of irony around.Although K.D. Lang might not quite fit the traditional image, she seems to have the makings (and a sublime voice)of a great, classic pop singer. As a duo, Tony & K.D. seem to go together quite well. His aged, yet quite vital voice, just seems right next to hers. The material of the album is well chosened and handled quite nicely. Highlights include the opener, "Exactly Like You", "La Vie EN Rose', "A Kiss to Build A Dream on", and the classic Armstrong ode to this planet, "A Wonderful World". I love it, when towards the end of "Wonderful World", you hear Tony say "don't you think Satchmo was right". Then K.D. comes right in on cue and softly completes the last line of the song.It gives me goose bumps everytime I think about it! This CD truely is a welcomed addition to the Bennett cannon of recordings.I highly recommend it!Free Music Review: A Great Listening Experience
Hit: 5 Stars
The combination of Tony Bennett and K D Lang on this production is nothing short of inspired. They provide a wonderful listening experience from start to finish. Their collaboration works so well, I can only hope that this album is just the beginning of a series of similar recordings. A lot of the credit for this offering being so enjoyable should go to the great back-up arrangements which choose the relaxed and mellow road, rather than the over-wrought and bombastic. I have listened to this CD several times, and it leaves me with one frustration: it is a couple of dozen songs too short.Free Music Review: Lazy Sundays and Lounge ...
Hit: 5 Stars
Tony Bennett shows no sign on slowing down and when you mix k.d. lang's languid vocals, you have a wonderfully lazy album to enjoy while frittering away a Sunday afternoon. "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" and "That Lucky Old Sun" are wonderful and beautifully done. k.d. lang is a fantastic torch singer, giving us an intimate vocal with the barest hint of jazz accompanimentI believe one reviewer mentioned the absence of a trumpet. This is true. In my humble opinion, I think the artists have paid a great tribute to the source material by using the dusky low notes of a sax to complement their voices instead of having someone emulate Louis' trumpet playing ... which should be left alone as stand alone music, if that makes sense. Give this CD a try and you will be hooked after the first listen, I promise!