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Music Is Better Than Words [CD]

Seth MacFarlane Audio CD
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Universal Republic Records has signed Television Executive Producer/Actor Seth MacFarlane, the multi-talented creator behind the hit Emmy winning FOX Animated Series Family Guy. MacFarlane will record and deliver a fully orchestrated album of 1940s and ‘50’s classic show tunes, scheduled to hit stores and online platforms later this year.
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  • Audio CD (27 Aug 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Universal Republic
  • ASIN: B004T5IW2K
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 34,135 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. It's Anybody's Spring 2:56£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. Music Is Better Than Words 3:20£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Anytime, Anywhere 4:00£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. The Night They Invented Champagne 2:37£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Two Sleepy People 4:26£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. You're The Cream In My Coffee 2:23£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Something Good 4:16£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Nine O'Clock 3:12£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. Love Won't Let You Get Away 3:52£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen10. It's Easy To Remember 5:05£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. The Sadder But Wiser Girl 2:55£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Laura 5:28£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. You And I 3:41£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. She's Wonderful Too 2:59£0.89  Buy MP3 


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Although best known for creating and starring in Family Guy, American Dad and the blockbuster comedy Ted, Seth MacFarlane is also an acclaimed singer. Having performed at the BBC Proms and Carnegie Hall, and numerous times for his different shows, he shows off his love for American big band standards with his debut album Music Is Better Than Words. It features duets with Nora Jones and Sara Bareilles, and was produced and arranged by film and television composer Joel McNeely.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Freaking Great 28 Aug 2012
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard the "Steve Wright in the Afternoon" interview with Seth MacFarlane and they played a couple of tracks, I was instantly hooked. A flawless production of 30's 40's and 50's songs that are mostly unknown now. I've always loved Jazz and the big band sound; this hits the spot and more. The "Family Guy" "Road to" specials have been some of my favourite episodes, spoofs of the Bob Hope and Bing Crosby films, this is a logical extension to these.

Seth's voice is immaculate and at times you would think Sinatra is reborn. This is not surprising, as he has received voice training from two people who worked with Frank Sinatra.

I grew up with this kind of music and it comes from a more innocent time of elegance that has sadly long gone. Paradoxically really, as the "Family Guy" shows can be quite dark and acid. It's a refreshing change from half naked harpies shouting, or vulgar posturing young men.

The tunes are catchy up tempo or laid back and romantic in spades. The production is immaculate and I have read that they recorded using an old 1930's mike and analogue tapes to get the right sound.

I love every track but if I had to pick a couple of stand outs I would say " Two Sleepy People," a duet with Norah Jones and the amazingly haunting "Laura."

If well crafted, well sung big band sound is your thing then this will not disappoint. Oh, put it on late at night with the lights turned down and a bottle of wine (preferably not alone) and if you don't melt then you must be made of stone! Seth MacFarlane has been quoted as saying he didn't care if it makes a dime its just something he wanted to do. I hope it makes him a fortune.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great CD 29 Aug 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The creator of Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane has released a CD. It is absolutely fantastic and is really worth a listen. Although it's like listening to the character, Brian from Family Guy, Seth sounds first class on the CD and his sound is very unique.
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5.0 out of 5 stars music is better than woods 24 Sep 2012
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This is one of the best cds I have bought for a long time ,Seth Macfarlane is in my mind a great singer,I hope he can make more albums
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4.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century Frank Sinatra
So I'm n older teen and I already knew Seth had one hell of a voice from Family Guy, American Dad, etc. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Chantelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Music Is Better Than Words
It took me a little while to become used to Seth's voice as I am all too familiar with his many voices in Family Guy, and as such I found it hard at first to believe the songs he... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mr S. Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars if you like classic easy listen
one of the best voices sing some new classic easy listening pieces. listen and relax. it is amazing that the creator of Family guy and American dad can sing so beautifully
Published 2 months ago by albino
4.0 out of 5 stars Seth fan !
This is a gentle easy listening cd. Seth loves to sing and having seen him perform would recommend this cd to all music lovers.
Published 2 months ago by J. K. Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful music
Seth really does sound like a pro and all the effort that has gone into this album really shows! It's great for a long ride in the car or a late evening with some hot chocolate... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ziggy161
4.0 out of 5 stars Classy Seth
Seth has a great voice and puts these songs over well. A lovely album to play over dinner with friends or when simply alone at home. A classy performance.
Published 4 months ago by Simon Riches
5.0 out of 5 stars classic smooth singing wonderful backing quality recording What joy...
Seth knows how to SING Hear all the words sung by a real artist with a backing orchestra that can play the quality arrangements
Published 4 months ago by Roger Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!
Seth Macfarlane has a gorgeous voice and I'm so glad I bought the cd, because I had been thinking of doing so for a while. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sophie
4.0 out of 5 stars MUSIC IS BETTER THAN WORDS
VERY ENJOYABLE VERSIONS OF SOME OLDIES - WELL SUNG BY SETH MCFARLANE AND WITH AN EXCELLENT ORCHESTRA ACCOMPANIMENT.AND GOOD ARRANGEMENTS..
Published 4 months ago by James Noel Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
I absolutely love it! Good quality, good price and excellent singer and song writer. Would definitely recommend this CD to anybody!
Published 5 months ago by Lucy
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