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The Absence is the third record from Grammy-nominated Melody Gardot. Produced by Heitor Pereira, renowned for his work as a film composer (Despicable Me, It's Complicated, From Prada to Nada) and world-class session guitarist (Sting, Seal, Caetano Veloso), the Brazilian-born, US-based artist shared Melody’s enthusiasm for driving off the beaten path of Western pop, jazz, blues and soul. And he was as adventurous as Melody when it came to inventive sonic ideas. From the deserts of Morocco to the streets of Lisboa, from the tango bars of Buenos Aires to the beaches of Brazil, The Absence captures the essence of each of these exotic locales, while at the same time remaining quintessentially Melody Gardot.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Sabina
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Once I got used to the idea that this wasn't going to be exactly like her last two albums, I have so enjoyed these new songs sung in English, French and Portugese. Melody Gardot brings a flavour of Morocco, Buenos Aires and Brazilian beaches to our rain-sodden (so far this summer) island, and Heitor Pereira joins her on 'Amalia' and 'Se Voce Me Ama.' My only quibble is the slick cover, but this is small beer compared to the actual sound of Gardot's lovely, sultry voice creating a dusky holiday mood, be it heartache, sitting outside in a late night cafe, or dancing by the sea on the upbeat 'Lemanja.'
Warmly recommended.
Warmly recommended.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By iRighti
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are some lovely songs on the Absence but they are less meaty, less visceral than those on her first two albums. But the thing that REALLY annoyed me was the DVD. Only one of the tracks is an actual video recording, and that's the "making of La Vie en Rose"! The other tracks show only a title on the screen! So we don't even get to see her in performance. This is pretty close to false advertizing and disengenuous packaging. And it's bizarre, too, because there are so many good videos of Ms Gardot on YouTube (e.g., the Apple Studio sessions, the recordings of the Somewhere Over the Rainbow in Norway? Denmark?) If the producers were short of video material, why not put these YouTube recordings on the DVD! And finally: the choice of the cover suggests that Miss Gardot is being bullied by her producers. It's time to talk to Nellie MacKay and maybe form your own label, Melody!
27 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You'll have to keep me on a short lead here! I might just get carried away!
Melody Gardot's 2009 album 'My One and Only Thrill' blew me away (2007's
'Worrisome Heart' wasn't half-bad either). I see absolutely no reason to
revise my view of this superb performer with her new album 'The Absence'.
Her collaboration with Brazilian producer Heitor Pereira is a thing of
real beauty. Restraint is the key word here. Ms Gardot knows how to make
every note and every word count in this collection of eleven bewitching songs.
Take a number like 'So We Meet Again My Heartache'. With a voice which barely
rises above a tremulous whisper Ms Gardot wrings every last ounce of emotion
from a composition which, with its shimmering string arrangement, touches
something deep in our hearts. It is a transcendent performance. So too with the
shadowy allure of 'My Heart Won't Have It Any Other Way', whose impeccable
phrasing and stunning breath control delivers one of her finest performances
to date. The album is an exotic travelogue whose substantially Latin ambience
is full of longing and regret but when she let's her hair down, as she does on the
luminously upbeat final track 'Iemanga', we are compelled to dance along with her!
No ifs, no buts - this is simply glorious stuff!
Essential.
Melody Gardot's 2009 album 'My One and Only Thrill' blew me away (2007's
'Worrisome Heart' wasn't half-bad either). I see absolutely no reason to
revise my view of this superb performer with her new album 'The Absence'.
Her collaboration with Brazilian producer Heitor Pereira is a thing of
real beauty. Restraint is the key word here. Ms Gardot knows how to make
every note and every word count in this collection of eleven bewitching songs.
Take a number like 'So We Meet Again My Heartache'. With a voice which barely
rises above a tremulous whisper Ms Gardot wrings every last ounce of emotion
from a composition which, with its shimmering string arrangement, touches
something deep in our hearts. It is a transcendent performance. So too with the
shadowy allure of 'My Heart Won't Have It Any Other Way', whose impeccable
phrasing and stunning breath control delivers one of her finest performances
to date. The album is an exotic travelogue whose substantially Latin ambience
is full of longing and regret but when she let's her hair down, as she does on the
luminously upbeat final track 'Iemanga', we are compelled to dance along with her!
No ifs, no buts - this is simply glorious stuff!
Essential.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
This is a brilliant album but not as good as my one and only thrill, but still so mellow it just calms me down every time Buy it you won't be disappointed but buy my one and only... Read more
Published 15 days ago by DT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab u lous
This lady has a stunning voice! Her first two albums are great too..whilst the first two albums are more jazz, this one has has kinda samba vibe!
Published 16 days ago by J. Goswell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loooooooooooooooooooooooooove it!
My Favourite all round so far from Melody, I was initially rather put off by the cover when this album first came out, and decided not to buy, but after seeing her in concert in... Read more
Published 16 days ago by J. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars
STONEY IN READING
I love Melody Gardot anyway so what more can I say
Superb, velvety tones - A clear example of someone who can actually sing!!!!
Superb, velvety tones - A clear example of someone who can actually sing!!!!
Published 20 days ago by Samantha Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice
What's expected by a true artist as Melody Gardot. Jazzy smooth and vibrant sound, with a wonderful vocal line. Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. kaplanis
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hmmmm!
Don't much care for it... Bought it reading a review which said its great quality,,,, I bought all the vinyl albums in one go expecting it to be very good..... wish i didnt
Published 1 month ago by cK!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great album
Another fantastic Melody Album, I just love her voice and this Latin feel to the album is great. No matter what album you choose of hers to play you feel relaxed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ailiepaley
2.0 out of 5 stars
Shoot me
well I suppose the upside of this album is lots of semi naked photo's of Melody... makes up for the music.
Published 2 months ago by Andy S
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music
Love this girls voice , best voice ever. Love driving to and from work listening to her well worth investing in this cd
Published 2 months ago by Michael Roberts
2.0 out of 5 stars
Amazon below par on this occasion
Delivery promised for 2nd March but didn't turn up until 4th March. Jewel box was already broken on receipt. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robin Yetman
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