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Track Listings
| 1. Take the Money and Run |
| 2. Secrets, Accusations and Charges |
| 3. City of Turin |
| 4. Friendly Fire |
| 5. In Rai Don Giovanni |
| 6. In Laos |
| 7. Going to America |
| 8. Fever Sticks and Bones |
| 9. A Great Day in Kathmandu |
| 10. Underneath the Hessian Bags |
| 11. The Glare |
| 12. Songs for Tony |
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''exactly the right mix of mainstream appeal and quirky individuality to nab the Mercury Prize'' --Mark Edwards, The Sunday Times
Once heard, you'll never want to live without it. Five stars --Independent on Sunday
''a shoo-in for the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist'' --Robert Sandall, theartsdesk.com
Once heard, you'll never want to live without it. Five stars --Independent on Sunday
''a shoo-in for the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist'' --Robert Sandall, theartsdesk.com
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David McAlmont, voix - Michael Nyman Band - Ian Humphries & Morven Bryce, violons - Catherine Musker, alto - Anthony Hinningan, violoncelle - Martin Elliott, guitare basse - David Roach & Rob Buckland, saxophones soprano & alto...
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
McAlmont & Nyman: The Glare
A marriage made in heaven. Why hasn't someone thought of this before? Is it a pop record? Is it a classical record? Actually - it's both and it's also something quite quite new. It's more than just a cross-over...it's a new genre! It's so much more than a wonderful collaboration...it's a whole new soundscape. David McAlmont's soulful melodies and pure lyricism has found Michael Nyman's powerful, driving, sensual, highly emotive and unforgettable music.
McAlmont's lyrics explores pertinent and topical news stories as varied as 21st century piracy (Going to America), trafficked prostitution in Europe (City of Turin), sexually-charged world leaders (In Rai Don Giovanni), assisted suicide (Friendly Fire), reality television (The Glare), African orphan migration (Fever Sticks and Bones), banking errors (Take the Money and Run) and drug mules (In Laos).
McAlmont and Nyman have created something truly memorable and unique. The result is a startling, extraordinary and an intensely beautiful album.
A marriage made in heaven. Why hasn't someone thought of this before? Is it a pop record? Is it a classical record? Actually - it's both and it's also something quite quite new. It's more than just a cross-over...it's a new genre! It's so much more than a wonderful collaboration...it's a whole new soundscape. David McAlmont's soulful melodies and pure lyricism has found Michael Nyman's powerful, driving, sensual, highly emotive and unforgettable music.
McAlmont's lyrics explores pertinent and topical news stories as varied as 21st century piracy (Going to America), trafficked prostitution in Europe (City of Turin), sexually-charged world leaders (In Rai Don Giovanni), assisted suicide (Friendly Fire), reality television (The Glare), African orphan migration (Fever Sticks and Bones), banking errors (Take the Money and Run) and drug mules (In Laos).
McAlmont and Nyman have created something truly memorable and unique. The result is a startling, extraordinary and an intensely beautiful album.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Andingrew
Format:Audio CD
I listened to this record in full during the course of my journey to and from work yesterday. It's quite rare that I turn up to work with a smile on my face (I'm not a morning person) but yesterday was different. Similarly, sat in traffic on the way home, not a trace of frustration. I try all types of music during my commute, in an attempt to elicit a smile, and none have worked better than this album did.
I buy lots of CDs of a wide range of styles, each in the hope that it will contain one of those songs that can't fail to make a day brighter - this album is full of those songs. Upbeat songs alternate with slower, but all have some element that alert the ears.
Refreshing in its composition, yet still fully of energy despite the lack of percussion. Brilliant album. If the samples tempt you, you'll love the full album.
I buy lots of CDs of a wide range of styles, each in the hope that it will contain one of those songs that can't fail to make a day brighter - this album is full of those songs. Upbeat songs alternate with slower, but all have some element that alert the ears.
Refreshing in its composition, yet still fully of energy despite the lack of percussion. Brilliant album. If the samples tempt you, you'll love the full album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By E. M. Ashby
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I absolutely love Michael Nyman's music and would recommend him to anyone, but this album takes a bit of getting used to. I have played it a few times and it is slowly growing on me but it seems strange to have someone singing to pieces of music I know so well and have a life of their own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Extraordinary
A brilliant album of interpretations from Michael Nymans back catalogue, lifted even more by the gorgeous sound of David McAlmont, beautiful.
Published 4 months ago by Mr C
5.0 out of 5 stars
haunting
this album is beautiful, the slow tracks are haunting, notably track two. I tend to programme my player to play either the graceful and moving even tracks or the more edgy odd... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2010 by jafa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Divine voice
It is always a treat to have David's voice on a new selection of songs.
Especially on the ballads, he is mesmerising.
Especially on the ballads, he is mesmerising.
Published on 28 Oct 2010 by C. M. Vourliotis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
Really liked this CD. Am a fan of David McAlmont as he has a fantastic voice so thought I'd give this a go- glad I did.
Published on 6 Aug 2010 by J. A. Nicholas
5.0 out of 5 stars
A really striking pop/jazz/classical fusion - really excellent music
McAlmont's voice is quite a pop instrument - great range, great expression. Nyman's music is ..... Nyman's music! Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by C. Davison
1.0 out of 5 stars
truly dreadful
I'm a big fan of Nyman's earlier work, and this is just awful. How this collaboration ever seemed like a good idea to anybody is beyond me, they must have been very very drunk... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Simbodski
1.0 out of 5 stars
No!
Michael Nyman's music - the impact and the vision of the music - has steadily declined. I don't know when it actually started. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by deb2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
So this is rapture
No album has ever touched me like this one. This album is like a huge crystal chandalier - breathtaking in its scale and beauty; but fragile, delicate, and all the more magnificent... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Russel1311
4.0 out of 5 stars
An intruiging new slant on the news
This is an unusual collaberation between the minimalist composer Michael Nyman and the exquisite voice of Mc Almont,where the latter was encouraged to write songs and lyrics set to... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by Ms. S. J. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really works - stunning
I wasn't actually looking forward to this album as I didn't think the combination would be as good as the sum of its parts somehow. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by M. R. Smith
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