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Track Listings
| 1. You Are So Beautiful To Me |
| 2. Night & Day |
| 3. Galileo |
| 4. Gaye |
| 5. For The Good Times |
| 6. Brown Eyed Girl |
| 7. Get It Right Next Time |
| 8. Missing You |
| 9. Dreaming My Dreams |
| 10. Stuck In A Moment |
| 11. Answer Me |
| 12. I Can Let Go Now |
| 13. Let’s Stay Together |
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A brand new album from the richly-talented Brian Kennedy. As the title suggests Brian refreshingly gives his interpretations to a unique collection of beautiful songs which include ‘You Are So Beautiful To Me’ (originally sung by Joe Cocker), "Night & Day" (Frank Sinatra), "Let's Stay Together" (Al Green) and "Gaye" (Clifford T Ward). The album is full of great surprises as Brian effortlessly crosses musical genres and eras – songs from the past and present. The album brings together the richness and purity of Brian’s vocal, accompanied by a 40 piece orchestra and some of the best rock musicians in Ireland. An emotional and spellbinding highlight of the album is a track called "Galileo" (originally performed by a new rising Irish artist called Declan O’Rourke - In Q Magazine, Paul Weller was asked what song in the last 20 years did he wish he’d written and he chose ”Galileo”) . The album has been produced by Billy Farrell and Fiachra Trench – who collectively have produced and arranged for the likes of Bono, Van Morrison, The Corrs, Westlife and Elvis Costello. Tracks: You Are So Beautiful To Me / Night & Day / Galileo / Gaye / For The Good Times / Brown Eyed Girl / Get It Right Next Time / Missing You / Dreaming My Dreams / Stuck In A Moment / Answer Me / I Can Let Go Now / Let's Stay Together. Also available: HOMEBIRD (CURCD217), RED SAILS IN THE SUNSET (CURCD160), LIVE IN BELFAST (CURCD148, DVD2515), ON SONG (CURCD128) and the single YOU RAISE ME UP (CUBC090).
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm disappointed by two critical reviews of this cd. Artists don't declare to which genre they belong and stick to it as a matter of dogma. What right have listeners to pigeonhole an artist then feel an irrational justification for being upset or annoyed when their expectations are defied, not only does this seem mean-minded, it is small minded and only the listener loses out as a result. If you have an eclectic cd collection why on earth deny an artist an eclectic repertoire, particularly an artist who is defined only, by his beautiful and versatile voice.
I first saw Brian Kennedy many years ago when he was backing and harmonising with Van Morrison on stage, the experience ranged from mystical to mystifying but I bought "A Better Man" on the strength of his performance. His music has surprised and bewitched me ever since, whether through his own compositions, in reviving traditional songs or interpreting the songs of Neil Young, Ewan McColl and others.
This CD is different again, and whilst it doesn't equal "A Better man" or "Now That I Know What I Want" it is worth buying for one track alone the delicate rendition of Van Morrisons "Brown Eyed Girl" to which he lends a beautiful, wistful melancholy as he delivers it as a delicate ballad. A new interpretation and a new desert Island disk for my list! "Answer me, my love" is also given a thoughtful airing as good as Joni Mitchells haunting rendition.
Listen without prejudice, don't cloud judgement with unmet expectations and there is much to enjoy here and I give it 5 stars if only to compensate for the narrow mindedness others.
I first saw Brian Kennedy many years ago when he was backing and harmonising with Van Morrison on stage, the experience ranged from mystical to mystifying but I bought "A Better Man" on the strength of his performance. His music has surprised and bewitched me ever since, whether through his own compositions, in reviving traditional songs or interpreting the songs of Neil Young, Ewan McColl and others.
This CD is different again, and whilst it doesn't equal "A Better man" or "Now That I Know What I Want" it is worth buying for one track alone the delicate rendition of Van Morrisons "Brown Eyed Girl" to which he lends a beautiful, wistful melancholy as he delivers it as a delicate ballad. A new interpretation and a new desert Island disk for my list! "Answer me, my love" is also given a thoughtful airing as good as Joni Mitchells haunting rendition.
Listen without prejudice, don't cloud judgement with unmet expectations and there is much to enjoy here and I give it 5 stars if only to compensate for the narrow mindedness others.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is so different from the usual BK albums, and as has been (somewhat harshly imo) put in other reviews, is perhaps not the best INTRODUCTION to BK for anyone who doesn't know of his work, BUT for any people who already enjoy the wonders of Brian it is a great example of what he can do with his voice. He can take a well known song and make it completely different to what you expect. Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl is a really good example of this. I thoroughly enjoy listening to this album and am now eagerly awaiting the chance to hear more, but this time live in Buxton.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Interpretations" is a different direction for Brian Kennedy, but one that showcases his amazing voice in a fantastic way. Brian interprets 13 songs with an orchestral backing, making for a full and lush sound.
"Brown Eyed Girl" is performed in a totally different way to the original, and works well. "Stuck In a Moment" suits Brian's voice surprisingly well and has been an instant favourite with friends that I have played the album to.
Brian brings a wonderful new element to the 80's classic "Missing You", almost making it seem like a different song - something that a "cover version " does not always achieve. And with Clifford T Ward's "Gaye", Brian has introduced a wonderful song to many people (myself included) who had never heard it before.
This album offers a lot, and for me is all about the voice. We know that Brian can write fantastic songs, but with this album it's not about that - it's about his voice interpreting songs written by other people. Brian himself has said that with this album he is being a torch singer, and this is something his voice effortlessly achieves.
Thoroughly recommended.
"Brown Eyed Girl" is performed in a totally different way to the original, and works well. "Stuck In a Moment" suits Brian's voice surprisingly well and has been an instant favourite with friends that I have played the album to.
Brian brings a wonderful new element to the 80's classic "Missing You", almost making it seem like a different song - something that a "cover version " does not always achieve. And with Clifford T Ward's "Gaye", Brian has introduced a wonderful song to many people (myself included) who had never heard it before.
This album offers a lot, and for me is all about the voice. We know that Brian can write fantastic songs, but with this album it's not about that - it's about his voice interpreting songs written by other people. Brian himself has said that with this album he is being a torch singer, and this is something his voice effortlessly achieves.
Thoroughly recommended.
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this cd is perfection
To suggest that this CD is somehow not as good as Brian's other work is bizarre. This man is a real artist and therefore he continues to challenge our perceptions of him as both... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Daniel Lindon
Interpretations
Have to say, im really supprised with some of the reviews ive read on here regarding this cd, I thought it was great!! Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2009 by L Murphy
VERY VERY VERY Disappointing
I had read the terrible reviews for this CD, but as a long time ( 15 Years) Brian Kennedy Fan I just could not believe they could be right. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2008 by Ex BK Fan
Beautiful "Interpretations" by Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy's latest album "Interpretations" is superb.I heard him perform live in Belfast last week when he sang many of the tracks from this album. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2008 by M. Baxter
Fantastic
I think the other reviews here a bit harsh. I loved the album. I admit it's not one for driving too but for lying in bed with headphones, as lets face it most of BKs albums are. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2008 by K. Watt
Brian, What were you thinking?
I should have listened to the other reviewers, I usually enjoy Brian's work & have often thought he was underrated, however this album is such a disappointment that I can't bear to... Read more
Published on 30 May 2008 by Lady Lisa
Very Average
I would describe this CD as average. Brian voice is as good as ever,but where this CD falls down on is the arrangments & production of the songs,and looking the CD sleeve... Read more
Published on 9 May 2008 by D READ
Disappointment
I am long-time USA fan of Brian's and really enjoy his music, but I found this most recent release uninspring and boring. Read more
Published on 3 May 2008 by Austin D. Nooney
Get It Right Next Time - Please!!!
Words cannot describe how disappointed I am with this album. I listened to it in the car as I was driving around over the weekend and I found it almost too embarrassing to listen... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by B Williams
Unexpected Brilliance
When I first played the cd I thought oh no! what is this? I had got used to more uptempo songs from Brian. However since then I haven't stopped listening to it. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2008 by A. R. Lattimore
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