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Track Listings
| 1. Weather Storm |
| 2. This Love |
| 3. Sly II |
| 4. After The Storm |
| 5. Laura's Theme |
| 6. My Father |
| 7. Balcony Scene (Romeo And Juliet) |
| 8. Rise |
| 9. Glasgow |
| 10. Let's Go Out Tonight |
| 11. Childhood |
| 12. Hymn |
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Prepare for a ride akin to flipping radio channels. Craig Armstrong's style was set for him with the success of Romeo + Juliet (the "Balcony Scene" being included here). It's what directors have wanted since (e.g. Best Laid Plans) and so why not capitalise on what will effectively be a useful demo and produce an album showcasing all that versatility? "Weather Storm" starts off as he means to go on--strong passages for strings underlined by rough- house club beats. What Armstrong also demonstrates here is a fine ear for comparative sampling with an orchestral backing. "Rise" is a good example of that, with it's layer of vinyl crackle. "After the Storm" is an even better one with tempo sliding about and a highly cut-and-paste intro of effects. With a track named after his hometown--"Glasgow"--there's obviously much that is personal about the project ("My Father"?). A great demonstration of a classical / film crossover artist encapsulating the best of both mediums. -- Paul Tonks
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album is amazing. There are some you will recognise, and some you will just love from the moment you here it. It mixes orchestral sounds with up-to-date beats and sounds you will want to listen to 24:7. Very relaxing, and emotion evoking. Songs from Romeo+Juliet, Cruel Intentions and that famous Claudia Schiffer car ad.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By "joshtidy"
Format:Audio CD
craig armstrong is a legend. as if producing and co-writing for massive attack, and scoring some of the best films of recent years (romeo and juliet, moulin rouge) wasn't enough, his contribution to music is completed with this and his 2nd album, As If To Nothing.
This is a perfect album, changing moods & tempos but the quality of the tunes and arrangements never falters.
highlight is 'this love' with liz fraser's fragile and beautiful vocals
armstrong deserves a higher profile.
you must buy this album. it is an under-rated classic.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's impossible to watch any reality show at present without being ambushed by Craig Armstrong or Sigur Ros - Armstrong is the more versatile of the pair and his film work reminds me of Sakamoto at his best - all his albums are good although this one is hindered in places rather than helped by the guest vocalists. Essential nonetheless.
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Well worth investigating
Sad to say, I have never heard of Craig Armstrong, and bought this CD on the back of the first track on this CD ("Weather Storm") being part of Talvin Singh's compilation that was... Read more
Published 2 days ago by BrynG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chill, chill and then more chill...with that warm feeling.
If you want to just relax and enjoy some modern classical (?) then look no further.
I had never heard of Craig Armstrong until a customer brought one of his discs in for dem... Read more
I had never heard of Craig Armstrong until a customer brought one of his discs in for dem... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Michael Manning
5.0 out of 5 stars
Craig Armstrong
Already have As If To Nothing as a digital download from the same composer. Loved the CD, music excellent. CD was in excellent condition and arrived very quickly.
Published 2 months ago by Robert Y. Houston
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD - would recommend
Bought on a whim, but what a surprise! Lots of familiar evocative tracks and some less but instantly likeable ones.
Published 18 months ago by Delfino Cortese
5.0 out of 5 stars
Modern masterpiece
Containing music from various films including the theme from The Negotiator (Rise) this is a fantastic Craig Armstrong album. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by G Roberton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Delicate sounds for nostalgic mood
This is the second time I buy this CD, I lost it the first time, but the tracks were still playing in my mind, so I decided that this is the typical music oevre to keep with along... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2010 by O. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genius At Work
What an amazing CD. It may take a few listens for those unfamiliar with the name but the quality and depth of the pieces on this album are outstanding. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by J. R. Emmerson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quite simply gorgeous!
Take good string/piano dominated classical music, make it moody & dramatic. Now sprinkle with just a hint of the more contemporary elements of the likes of Massive attack and drift... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2007 by D. Thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars
continued genius
ive been totally drawn into his music since i heard 'this love' from his previous album. You can certainly hear his experience in soundtracks since then has created a more eclectic... Read more
Published on 16 April 2002
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