- Audio CD (24 Feb 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Manhattan
- ASIN: B00006JJ2D
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 137,034 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Though he managed a string of early successes, Art's post-Simon & Garfunkel career has been marked by sporadic releases and a seeming indifference to the often-difficult vagaries of the music business. It's that bleak background that makes Everything Waits to Be Noticed such a warm and pleasant surprise. Garfunkel seems an artist who responds best to the challenges of creative collaboration, and producer Billy Mann has provided him with a sterling pair--singers Maia Sharp and Buddy Mondlock, of Los Angeles and Nashville, respectively.
With the trio's harmonies locking into a familiar, seamless fusion, Everything Waits to Be Noticed is the freshest music Garfunkel's recorded in years and, conversely, from the opening guitar chords of the joyous "Bounce", a welcome reclamation of a glorious musical legacy that was rightfully half his in the first place. The ghost of that legendary past doesn't so much haunt this record as breathe a resonant sense of place (New York City) and history (Art's life) into it. Also noteworthy are six songs that mark the singer's first recorded attempts at songwriting, the best of which stand comparison with the best of his fabled S&G canon. --Jerry McCulley
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having bought most of Art Garfunkel's solo albums I think he has hit the mark beautifully by teaming with Maia Sharp and Buddy Mondlock, producing a sound which is very like the old "Simon and Garfunkel" tracks such as Scarborough Fair or Sound of Silence. Buddy's guitar playing is so S&G it really could be them. Maia's clarinet playing is gorgeous, and the singing harmonies are melodic and hit the spot.
On the other hand, a whole album of such beautiful music seems a bit repetitive and the lyrics, based on Art's poetry, are a bit strained in places. But I listened to "Thread" over and over again and will undoubtedly drive the household mad as I switch favourite tracks over the days to come.
I shall be giving the album as gifts to my older brothers. And they will definitely be grateful!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This Art Garfunkel cd has to be the BEST he has done for some years now. I have always been a great fan of his music - beautiful songs, well sung and played with sympathetic musicians backing. But he's been through a lean spell for some years now, I'd rate ' Scissors Cut ' as his last ' really good disc - but this one really makes you sit up after a few plays to get to know the music....
And - then, all of a sudden - it just seems to hit you, and everything falls into place - quite sublimely.
Has to be one of my most-played discs since I git a few weeks back - and it looks as if it sets a new standard for Garfunkel's superb work.
Pity then that the album after this was a step backwards, to singing standards in the style of a Rod Stewart American Songbook....
Fully recommended *****
And - then, all of a sudden - it just seems to hit you, and everything falls into place - quite sublimely.
Has to be one of my most-played discs since I git a few weeks back - and it looks as if it sets a new standard for Garfunkel's superb work.
Pity then that the album after this was a step backwards, to singing standards in the style of a Rod Stewart American Songbook....
Fully recommended *****
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The harmonising between Art Garfunkel, Maia Sharp and Buddy Mondlock is quite superb. At times it is hard to find where one voice ends and another begins. Also, there are many instances when one voice is "backed" by the other two. Other artists do this by double-tracking their own voice which is impossible to reproduce live.
The songs are well written and suited perfectly to this style of singing. I always knew how good Art Garfunkel was, but this surely takes us to another level. Great album, well worth the money.
The songs are well written and suited perfectly to this style of singing. I always knew how good Art Garfunkel was, but this surely takes us to another level. Great album, well worth the money.
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