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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I found this album quite by chance ~ in fact I would say it was fate. After hearing a snippet on the radio but not catching or being able to find the name of the artiste/s, I consigned it to a sweet memory.
Then, looking for a different CD for my music-mad husband for Valentine's day, I was auditioning various CDs when my 9 year old daughter, attracted by the attractive and unusual cover, handed me 'Hang on Little Tomato' by Pink Martini.
The title alone plus of course the cool name of the group ensured a listen and ~ lo and behold ~ it was the music I had heard before but thought I would never hear again.
To cut a long story short, my husband had never heard of Pink Martini nor their music either, which was unusual enough in itself.
However, more importantly, he absolutely adored it, as do I and both my children (9 & 5 years). We play and sing along with it constantly ~ we also dance to it: how could anyone not?
We immediately booked tickets to see Pink Martini live, as part of their European tour, at the Barbican in March.
We are jazz devotees in this house but enjoy most music from the Kaiser Chiefs to Italian opera.
However, this is by far the best collection of music I can ever remember discovering.
There is the dreadful dilemma of wanting to share it with the world and yet, at the same time, wanting to keep it greedily to ourselves as a secret treat!
It is, quite simply, delicious!
Then, looking for a different CD for my music-mad husband for Valentine's day, I was auditioning various CDs when my 9 year old daughter, attracted by the attractive and unusual cover, handed me 'Hang on Little Tomato' by Pink Martini.
The title alone plus of course the cool name of the group ensured a listen and ~ lo and behold ~ it was the music I had heard before but thought I would never hear again.
To cut a long story short, my husband had never heard of Pink Martini nor their music either, which was unusual enough in itself.
However, more importantly, he absolutely adored it, as do I and both my children (9 & 5 years). We play and sing along with it constantly ~ we also dance to it: how could anyone not?
We immediately booked tickets to see Pink Martini live, as part of their European tour, at the Barbican in March.
We are jazz devotees in this house but enjoy most music from the Kaiser Chiefs to Italian opera.
However, this is by far the best collection of music I can ever remember discovering.
There is the dreadful dilemma of wanting to share it with the world and yet, at the same time, wanting to keep it greedily to ourselves as a secret treat!
It is, quite simply, delicious!
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is such a delightful, blithe album - bound to cheer up the most mournful commuter. China Forbes' seemingly effortless vocals glide over beautifully arranged songs with a diverse set of origins. Only her French intonation seems a little uncomfortable...
There isn't a duff track on this album but I especially loved The Gardens of Sampson and Beasley and the stately, unexpected Kikuchiyo to Mohshimaso. And if Una Notte a Napoli does not have you tapping your toes you must be dead.
There isn't a duff track on this album but I especially loved The Gardens of Sampson and Beasley and the stately, unexpected Kikuchiyo to Mohshimaso. And if Una Notte a Napoli does not have you tapping your toes you must be dead.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Pink Martini should be known as the little orchestra that walks a fine line in its music. The Portland, Oregon, outfit is deeply influenced by Latin music, jazz, cabaret, cinema scores and a smattering of other styles. But rather than simply aping legendary artists in their prime - and fooling only a few dim bulbs in the process - band shakes things up by writing its own material, or at least creating tasteful new arrangements that fit within the band's unique post-lounge framework. The band keeps the playful musical vibe on Hang On Little Tomato, but jettisons what kitsch factor it had, choosing to focus wholly on original material or stuff that isn't recognizable to the average music fan. It's been a seven year wait for fans since the band's fun debut, Sympathique, and while the blush is now off the rose, the band's creative ambitions and talent are never better displayed than here on its second effort. - Tad Hendrickson
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"Everyone's hankering for Pink Martini. Not the drink, the band...they really have a groove."
Album Description
Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir is the 12-piece Pink Martini.
Part language lesson, part Hollywood musical, the Portland, Oregon-based "little orchestra" was originally created in 1994 by Harvard-graduate Thomas M. Lauderdale to play at political fundraisers for progressive causes such as public broadcasting, clean water, libraries, civil rights and affordable housing. In the years following, Pink Martini has gone on to perform its multilingual repertoire on concert stages, in smoky clubs and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Greece, Turkey, Taiwan, Lebanon and the U.S.
Hang On Little Tomato, Pink Martini's much-anticipated second album, features a collection of original songs written by the band and its extended family as well as a few undiscovered gems reinterpreted in high style. Drawing on themes articulated on Sympathique, Hang On Little Tomato is the result of the group's diverse collaborations and inspirations. From an advertisement for Hunt's Ketchup in a 1964 issue of Life magazine to a dance sequence in the 1950 Italian film Anna, Hang On Little Tomato includes songs in French, Italian, Japanese, Croatian, Spanish and English. "Una Notte a Napoli," for example, was written with Alba Clemente - an Italian stage and television star in the 1970s - and DJ Johnny Dynell of the legendary New York-based nightclub Jackie 60. In a reworking of the Japanese song "Kikuchiyo To Mohshimasu," Pink Martini collaborated with Hiroshi Wada, the slide guitarist whose group originally recorded and released the song in 40 years ago.
Originally released in 1997, Sympathique met with rave reviews worldwide, finding a place within the hearts of many and selling well over a half million copies. Building its legacy through unstoppable word of mouth, select high profile symphony dates, prominent placement in film and television and fashionable private appearances, Pink Martini has returned with their highly-anticipated follow up. Hang On Little Tomato is every bit the new album Pink Martini fans have been longing for. Lush string arrangements, soaring vocals and cosmopolitan rhythms unfurl from the brilliant international hemisphere that is Pink Martini.
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Shaken...but not stirred much!
I am a newcomer to Pink Martini...and have to say, being honest...I am not too wowed! Pleasant light...background type music. Rhythms and voices are excellent... Read more
Published 6 months ago by DebHubb
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The cd was as decribed and delivered quickly, so I am pleased. I also think that it is a good album
Published 8 months ago by MR P Davies
Every bit as good.....
Knew most tracks from various sources so knew pretty much what to expect. NOT disappointed. Musically very good and five stars also for the recording. Read more
Published 13 months ago by B. Grimm
First rate
Goods were nicely packaged and arrived very fast. It was a first class transaction and the seller a pleasure to do business with.
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Mrs. J. Brown
Lively and effective CD
I was looking for something to play as background music whilst I got one of my training groups to prepare for a presentation. This CD was superb. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by Cameron DK
CD Review
Excellent value, every track enjoyable,varied content, stylish music with good songs for easy listening anywhere.
Published on 9 July 2009 by J. W. Lowther
Just superb!
What a great album! I shant harp on forever as tehre are plently of other reviews, but this really is brilliant. I only wish I could find other music to match this! Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2008 by G. Turnbull
just pure magic
I love all sorts of Music - hard rock to classical, but this album by Pink Martini is just pure imagination and makes me beyond happy and smiley when i hear it. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by Ms. C. N. Sweeney
How can I give more than 5?
What can one say? Here's what: rubbing down, preparing paintwork, stripping wallpaper...it all becomes EASY, if you're listening to this (but no, don't try singing along when up a... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2008 by Paul Callick
lovely and chilling
Had a hard day at work? feeling a bit wound up? Put this album on and pour yourself a large glass of wine, just chill out, it is beautiful
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by M. Smith
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