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Pieces in a Modern Style 2 is the second volume of classical masterpieces re-arranged, programmed, produced and performed by former Blur and Madonna producer William Orbit, in--as the title suggests--a modern electronic style. This collection includes "Nimrod" and "Swan Lake".
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2CD +8 Remixes By Ferry Corsten/John Digweed & Nick Muir Ao
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Bill Merrill
Format:Audio CD
Mr. Orbit's first Pieces collection (in 2000) was an enjoyable set of electronic interpretations of classical themes, and now he's come out with another dozen Pieces. Where in the first collection he took on Barber, Ravel and Satie, this time it's Elgar, Faure and Grieg. As before, what Orbit does with these pieces is a poppier, less sterile version of Wendy Carlos' synth classics. And once again, he's put out additional bonus tracks, on the 2nd disc of this 2-CD edition. The bonus disc features five additional new pieces, plus guest remixes of themes from the primary album. My favorite among these 2010 Pieces is the shimmering, delightful "Aquarium" (from Saint-Saens); an initially unrecognisable, futuristic-sounding "Peer Gynt;" and the "robots in love" feeling of "Paradisum." But all dozen are relatively good. I'm less enamored of the bonus disc. For example, I think Orbit was wise in leaving his "Carmen" off of the main album; it's rather ordinary. As for the remixes, by people such as Digweed and Timo Maas, they succeed only in sounding like the latest dance tracks you might hear in a generic dance club. But then I'm not as much into that sort of thing, so take that for what it's worth. By the way, there is a companion CD of the classical originals of these Pieces also available (something also done in 2000). It's called Pieces in the Original Style 2, also on Decca.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By James Field
Format:Audio CD
William Orbit is an exciting producer and Volume 1 was excellent. This collection Volume 2 is less assured. I liked 'Nimrod' and 'Swan Lake' very much; they seemed to be in keeping with the ethos of Volume 1; classy, interesting and engaging. The bonus CD with the remixes, unfortunately, is the let down. The artistes are less confident and exciting as William Orbit. However, I would buy Volume 3 because of William Orbit's contribution but not because of any 'remix bonus' tracks.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sorry to contradict the other reviews here, but I really thought this was a really poor album. I really enjoyed the first 'Pieces in a Modern Style' Album and bought this without hesitation. However, on listening to it, I was severely disappointed. Peer Gynt 'murdered'. String release times out of step. The only half decent track was Faures' Pavane which sounded like an ametuerish MIDI track... Definitely listen before purchasing. Sorry, but a lazy effort in comparison to the first album. I like the idea of using modern technology to update and popularise the classics, but this album is a backwards step.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring
I bought this at the same time as 'Pieces in a modern style 1' & gave em both to my brother. He likes classical music & is boring.
Published 23 months ago by PhilthyPhil
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absoloute waste of money!! Rubbish!
I was really looking forward to getting this cd but its complete rubbish! I would now give it away if someone wanted it!
Published on 7 May 2011 by Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pieces in a Modern Style 2
This is a MUST for all William Orbit fans everywhere. An excellent 2CD set which I feel surpasses his previous works - absolutely brilliant!!!
Published on 23 Oct 2010 by Walker Bros fan
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Strange Cargo of tunes for Orbit
Those of you who liked the first Pieces in a Modern Style will probably like the first CD of this 2 CD set. The second CD is a cop out. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2010 by George Crispin
5.0 out of 5 stars
BLISS BEYOND ALL THE BLISS EVER THERE WAS!!
Well,I've only just discovered this,William Orbits latest release, & so I've only heard these few snippets here but WOW,that's pure Heaven On Earth in a music style if ever there... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2010 by Billy-bob Oodleflip!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
terrific ! from the best producer of the world
i just hear the sampels from william orbit site and it sound fantastic!! buy it now.
Published on 19 Aug 2010 by Yasser H. Alzahrani
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