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His new album, `In a Sentimental Mood'. Described by Marti himself as an album for lovers, this jazz-infused record marks a new musical direction for an extremely versatile star.
After realising a long-held dream of performing a series of sell-out shows at Ronnie Scotts in London, Marti began work on this new jazz album. Working with Jim Watson, a multi award-winning jazz pianist, Marti has taken some classic songs and treated them in a way that is entirely unique, but will still be accessible to Marti's audience. A collection of world-class musicians have leant their considerable expertise, and the result is a powerful, timeless collection for music lovers of all ages.
The impressive set includes classics such as `Miss Jones', `Summerwind', `A Child is Born', `Under My Skin' and a newly penned track by Marti, Chris Difford and James Halliwell called `Chicago Rose'.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have seen Marti live in concert on the Sentimental Tour and it was such an enjoyable experience, different of course to Wet Wet Wet,he showed how truly talented he is, the voice was so smooth and honest. I have listened to the CD constantly,his interpretation of these very beautiful songs is unique, they give such an inner peace. He sings thenm from the heart
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a top album if you like jazz standards and like Marti Pello.
If you hate jazz and only like the Wets, which is fair enough, then you may not enjoy it so much.
The arrangements of theses songs are sutle, thoughtful and evocative.
Marti Pello's voice is great, and he conveys the mood of the songs brilliantly.
The songs gathered in this album are really good songs, although some are quite sad. "You Must Believe In Spring" is the most moving song I have ever heard.
I think this album is good.
If you hate jazz and only like the Wets, which is fair enough, then you may not enjoy it so much.
The arrangements of theses songs are sutle, thoughtful and evocative.
Marti Pello's voice is great, and he conveys the mood of the songs brilliantly.
The songs gathered in this album are really good songs, although some are quite sad. "You Must Believe In Spring" is the most moving song I have ever heard.
I think this album is good.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Why do people do not consider WWW or Marti Pellow as great or cool in Britain and have never done so? I do not know the reasons and I am probably not the person who will solve this mystery:)).
Whatever... Sentimental me is an excellent mix of old and timeless jazz classics put into a new coat with modern and more accessible arrangements, I mean more accessible for the 21st century. The musicians and the arrangements are first class. The vocal arrangements are just stunning. For me as a fan of all the old films and music of Frank Sinatra, Bing Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr. and all the other great entertainer of that time I was very looking forward to this album and have not been disappointed.
My personal favourites on the album are the more uptempo songs like Tell me all about it and Take a letter Miss Jones. That's music making my feet whipping. I just love it. The only thing I have to admit is I personally wished there would have been one or two more of this kind of uptempo songs on it (that's why I would rate the album with only 4,5 stars) and I wished there would have been one or two more of his own songs. That Marti can do it he proved with Chicago Rose.
I am always looking for music that is out of the mainstream but it has to be done in a professionell way. And this album is. Congratulations for doing an album that probably will not very popular with everyone this days but for me it is one of the best I have heard for a long time (except Amy Winehouse).
But whatever people will tell you in a review please have a listen and make up your own mind. For today's ears and especially for younger listeners it may take a while to get into that jazzy thing but it's worth.
Whatever... Sentimental me is an excellent mix of old and timeless jazz classics put into a new coat with modern and more accessible arrangements, I mean more accessible for the 21st century. The musicians and the arrangements are first class. The vocal arrangements are just stunning. For me as a fan of all the old films and music of Frank Sinatra, Bing Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr. and all the other great entertainer of that time I was very looking forward to this album and have not been disappointed.
My personal favourites on the album are the more uptempo songs like Tell me all about it and Take a letter Miss Jones. That's music making my feet whipping. I just love it. The only thing I have to admit is I personally wished there would have been one or two more of this kind of uptempo songs on it (that's why I would rate the album with only 4,5 stars) and I wished there would have been one or two more of his own songs. That Marti can do it he proved with Chicago Rose.
I am always looking for music that is out of the mainstream but it has to be done in a professionell way. And this album is. Congratulations for doing an album that probably will not very popular with everyone this days but for me it is one of the best I have heard for a long time (except Amy Winehouse).
But whatever people will tell you in a review please have a listen and make up your own mind. For today's ears and especially for younger listeners it may take a while to get into that jazzy thing but it's worth.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wispering Marti
I have rated Marti Pellow among the best of British modern singers over the last 20 years but anyone listening to him wisper through this set of boring ballards would wonder what... Read more
Published on 28 April 2008 by David E. Spragg
Marty is painful to listen to
Wet, Wet, Wet, yes, really lures the punters in, and then you hear what he delivers, boring doesn't capture the mind-numbing tedium of a session listening to this self-indulgent... Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by Patrick
Sentimental or Slush?
I was so looking forward to this album, and I am sorry to say it has been a bit of a dissapointment. Read more
Published on 19 April 2008 by Margaret Paterson
Oh Marti, what were you thinking?
I am a dye-hard fan of both Marti and Wet Wet Wet. No matter what Marti decides to do, I will support him and buy his cds. BUT, Sentimental Me is godawful. Read more
Published on 17 April 2008 by Diane in Norway
coma time
Having been a fan of wet wet wet and marti pellow solo work for years it is with sadness i have nothing positive to say about this album. Read more
Published on 16 April 2008 by Mrs. A. Y. Smith
Brilliant!
I was fortunate enough to have seen Marti Pellow play live at Birmingham Town Hall on the "Sentimental Me" tour. "Brilliant" doesn't quite capture the scale of how good this CD is. Read more
Published on 13 April 2008 by A. M. Hughes
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