- Audio CD (23 May 1998)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: RCA Victor
- ASIN: B000007RSM
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 277,319 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It took me a while to get used to Street Songs. So if you buy a copy, you may have to stick with it for a couple of playings, before you are able to appreciate it.
Rossini went to a performance of Wagner's opera, Lohengrin, and said afterwards: I don't think you can fully appreciate Lohengrin on first hearing, and I certainly do not intend to hear it a second time! But please, do listen several times. It *is* worth it!
The combination of marimba and vocal group is unusual, but effective. You also get a couple of solos from Evelyn Glennie and 2 performances by the King's Singers without percussion accompaniment.
Street Songs is split up on the album to create an interesting program. But you can, of course program your compact disk player to hear it all at once. My favourite part of this set of songs is the interesting arrangement of Oranges and Lemons [which is mostly not the familiar tune, but it does give it a nod].
There are some great moments in Klatzow's Return of the Moon. I also enjoyed hearing the group singing Lalela Zulu. A terrific, lively set of pieces.
We have listened to The King's Singers since their first album appeared. Although there is not a single original member remaining, I think this is still identifiably of that original oeuvre. It is definitely reminiscent of some early King's Singers classical recordings.
Recommended for those who like listening to something challenging. If you have only heard their popular CDs [such as Beatles Connection or Good Vibrations] you will find this very different.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It took me a while to get used to Street Songs. So if you buy a copy, you may have to stick with it for a couple of playings, before you are able to appreciate it.
Rossini went to a performance of Wagner's opera, Lohengrin, and said afterwards: I don't think you can fully appreciate Lohengrin on first hearing, and I certainly do not intend to hear it a second time! But please, do listen several times. It *is* worth it!
The combination of marimba and vocal group is unusual, but effective. You also get a couple of solos from Evelyn Glennie and 2 performances by the King's Singers without percussion accompaniment.
Street Songs is split up on the album to create an interesting program. But you can, of course program your compact disk player to hear it all at once. My favourite part of this set of songs is the interesting arrangement of Oranges and Lemons [which is mostly not the familiar tune, but it does give it a nod].
There are some great moments in Klatzow's Return of the Moon. I also enjoyed hearing the group singing Lalela Zulu. A terrific, lively set of pieces.
We have listened to The King's Singers since their first album appeared. Although there is not a single original member remaining, I think this is still identifiably of that original oeuvre. It is definitely reminiscent of some early King's Singers classical recordings.
Recommended for those who like listening to something challenging. If you have only heard their popular CDs [such as Beatles Connection or Good Vibrations] you will find this very different.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
a fascinating entry in the k's catalogue
2 Jun 2002
Format:Audio CD
Street Songs is a beautiful, thought-provoking, and ultimately fascinating album. On the first listen, I admit I wasn't sure how I felt on the whole about the album, but I kept listening, and I'm very happy I did. I originally bought Street Songs because I heard the lads sing "Horizons" in a concert, and thought it was one of the most achingly beautiful pieces of music I had heard in a long time- and I was right. Watch for the unresolved chord at the end of the last verse, and Nigel's breathtaking opening and closing melody. From the beginning I loved "Horizons," so it was a question of listening to the other tracks. How can anyone not catch on to the infectious joy of "Lalela Zulu"? The set of children's songs interspersed throughout the album are noteworthy as well, especially the haunting final song. The pairing of Evelyn Glennie with the King's Singers was brilliant- the songs they perform together obtain an often unearthly sound well worth a listen, as with her solo tracks.
One last note- Street Songs was tenor Paul Phoenix's first recording with the group. Listeners familiar with the Singers' next album, "Fire~Water" will be able to sense that at this point, the group wasn't entirely settled into their new sound. But let it be said: this is not enough to detract from the overall sound of the album, which is excellent. Only by comparison is this discernable. Street Songs is an album I recommend to many of my musical friends, if they're ready to try something a little different, a little fun, a little new, a little unsettling, and in the end, very satisfying.
One last note- Street Songs was tenor Paul Phoenix's first recording with the group. Listeners familiar with the Singers' next album, "Fire~Water" will be able to sense that at this point, the group wasn't entirely settled into their new sound. But let it be said: this is not enough to detract from the overall sound of the album, which is excellent. Only by comparison is this discernable. Street Songs is an album I recommend to many of my musical friends, if they're ready to try something a little different, a little fun, a little new, a little unsettling, and in the end, very satisfying.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Unusual collection, superbly performed
27 April 2003
Format:Audio CD
It took me a while to get used to Street Songs. So if you buy a copy, you may have to stick with it for a couple of playings, before you are able to appreciate it.
Rossini went to a performance of Wagner's opera, Lohengrin, and said afterwards: I don't think you can fully appreciate Lohengrin on first hearing, and I certainly do not intend to hear it a second time! But please, do listen several times. It *is* worth it!
The combination of marimba and vocal group is unusual, but effective. You also get a couple of solos from Evelyn Glennie and 2 performances by the King's Singers without percussion accompaniment.
Street Songs is split up on the album to create an interesting program. But you can, of course program your compact disk player to hear it all at once. My favourite part of this set of songs is the interesting arrangement of Oranges and Lemons [which is mostly not the familiar tune, but it does give it a nod].
There are some great moments in Klatzow's Return of the Moon. I also enjoyed hearing the group singing Lalela Zulu. A terrific, lively set of pieces.
We have listened to The King's Singers since their first album appeared. Although there is not a single original member remaining, I think this is still identifiably of that original oeuvre. It is definitely reminiscent of some early King's Singers classical recordings.
Recommended for those who like listening to something challenging. If you have only heard their popular CDs [such as Beatles Connection or Good Vibrations] you will find this very different.
10 of 18 people found the following review helpful
It can ,and should ,be more deep
11 Jun 2000
Format:Audio CD
In recent years the repertoire (even members) of King singers seem to be more and more various. Well,this's ok, but at the same time it's more important to keep a still high-standard performance. And I find it's really hard in recent cds of king singers. For this CD, the harmony is nearly perfect, but the music can be more deep. When I retrospect those great cds recorded by king singer's, for example, the english madrigals and beatles connection, I feel a bit unsatisfied with this one. It sounds sweet, with some excellent new songs (Lalela Zulu, Poor Roger, etc) and good percussion by Evelyn Glennie, but it can ,and should ,be more deep.
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