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Radio Music Society [+Digital Booklet]

Esperanza SpaldingMP3 Download
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • This version contains: 12 songs and 1 digital booklet
  • Original Release Date: 26 Mar 2012
  • Format - Music: MP3, Digital Booklet PDF
  • Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
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  • Original Release Date: 26 Mar 2012
  • Release Date: 26 Mar 2012
  • Label: Universal Music Group International
  • Copyright: (C) 2012 Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
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  • Total Length: 57:54
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  • ASIN: B007GHUJNI
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,099 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Radio-Friendly and Hugely Impressive. 2 April 2012
By Bruce TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is a lot to be impressed by here - in terms of the playing, compositions and arrangements. This is obviously a companion piece to Chamber Music Society. But these two album are very different. The "chamber" album was all acoustic and lightly orchestrated - it was gentle music inspired by nature.

This album however, has moments of chamber music calm, but generally it is funkier, with Spalding's own funky, electric bass lines to the fore. For any bass players, she is compulsive listening and the bass propels a lot of tracks into Jazz/Funk workouts that are complex and tricky.

Wayne Shorter's "Endangered Species" is a stand-out funky take on a Jazz original with added lyrics and great playing all round. Terri Lyne Carrington on drums is a great partner in the rhythm section and their intuitive musical relationship promises a lot.

The other memorable and radio-friendly tune here is Stevie Wonder's "I Can't Help it" - written for Michael Jackson; here it is Jazzier and trickier, but really stands out and Esperanza really makes it her own. But perhaps this is why I feel I can only give this 4 stars - the original compositions while clever and "difficult" are rarely memorable. Apart from "Black Gold", they impress with their musicianship, but the substance is not always there.

Most tracks have great playing from a big cast of great Jazz musicians and about half the tracks are arranged for a big band which is almost like a small orchestra. Textures and dynamic contrasts abound - but in the end they can't make up for a memorable tune and it is the arrangements of other people's tunes which really stand out.

I see no problem with this and I hope that future albums see more like this and as Jazz musicians have done for decades - shaping something new out of existing material. I would also like to have had more improvised passages where the great musicians could stretch out - there is a lot of arranged material here and it shows that Esperanza Spalding has put in a lot of work here - but I enjoyed the parts where the musicians were allowed more freedom.

Maybe in future the albums could be less about the skill and the amount of work that has gone into it and more about just playing, just going for it? No doubt she is a great player and arranger, who has worked incredibly hard on her craft. I loved large parts of this album and many tracks are radio-friendly and could get a big crossover audience beyond Jazz. But I feel we still have the best of Esperanza Spalding to come and I for one, will be watching with interest.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Less improvised, more radio friendly... 26 Jun 2012
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In the past 6 years, Esperanza Spalding has released 4 superb albums, all very different in their own way. This fourth and most recent offering "Radio Music Society" possesses more soul and funk than any modern R&B record I have listened to this past decade. The arrangements are so laid back, her vocals are once again spot on and the lyrics are interesting and purposely chosen.

"Radio Song" is a great opener and blends Soul, Jazz and Funk to perfection. "Cinnamon Tree" is a very soulful ballad, quite similar to what Jill Scott could have composed at the top of her game, but with much more improvisation and interesting changes in the melody. "Crowned & Kissed" continues in the same vein and is yet again a delicious soul influenced uptempo Jazz composition with some great vocal harmonies. "Land Of The Free" is a quiet but effective Blues and Gospel influenced track. The lead single "Black Gold" is a lovely inspirational song with a sweet melody and wonderful vocals from both Esperanza and Algebra. It is followed by the wonderful Stevie Wonder cover "I Can't Help It" which adapts itself to Jazz so effortlessly. "Hold On Me" and "Vague Suspicions" possess a much stronger Jazz feel than the other songs and are very sentimental creations. "Endangered Species" is an intriguing pure slice of Funk, featuring the additional vocals of the songstress Lalah Hathaway and "Let Go" has a catchy funky chorus, reminiscent of the 70's. The magical "City Of Roses" is another exceptional song with a beautiful soulful chorus, making it the highlight of the album. "Smile Like That" ends the album on a positive and delicate note, with subtle arrangements, sweet vocals and uplifting lyrics.

"Radio Music Society" is certainly more accessible than Esperanza's previous releases as it touches on Soul and Funk quite extensively but, at the same time, this recording still manages to retain the quality of her unique artistry. Esperanza adds a new dimension to her already accomplished and successful career and attempts to reach out to a broader audience. She is an artist who wants to be listened to and should be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful 1 Aug 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A glorious selection of beautiful music ... what a voice. Put this on
if you feel a bit low and her silken tones will lift your spirits. I
believe she is one of Prince's favourite musicians and I totally understand
why. A valued addition to the eclectic range on my I-pod.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Esperanza is phenomenal.
Radio Music Society is, in my opinion, the best Esperanza Spalding CD yet- it is fantastic. I saw her perform it in London in November, and fell in love with the songs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ShmattieBattie
5.0 out of 5 stars Esperanza Spalding l- love her
Bought this album due to M Jazz FM's Robbie Vincent playing Black Gold ... What a way to sstart a Sunday Morning, Esperanza stays true to her jazz roots but puts in some quality... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr M F Justin
4.0 out of 5 stars review
hate the fact i can't load this onto computer and mp3 player.
great music, love this woman's singing. nice that they give a chance to download videos.
Published 5 months ago by s marshall
3.0 out of 5 stars Radio Music - To Sleep To
Esperanza Spalding has certainly reaped the rewards due her undoubted talent, notably winning the 'Best New Artist' at the Grammys in 2011 and 'Jazz Artist Of The Year' at the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Music Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
I had heard so much about this artist, what a great album. If you like laid back but funky soul then you will enjoy this.
Published 12 months ago by Leona Flude
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Love it. These tracks strike just the right notes. (Note: Fellas, if you want something mellow in the background while you're taking care of business, you can't do much better... Read more
Published 12 months ago by belgarionn
5.0 out of 5 stars GRAMMY WINNER! ESPERANZA SPALDING EXPANDS HER AWESOME MUSICAL UNIVERSE
Five HUGE Stars! Another major milestone achievement for bassist, singer, composer, arranger, and leader Esperanza Spalding! Read more
Published 13 months ago by RBSProds
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