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The Seduction of Claude Debussy

~ Art of Noise

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Audio CD (28 Jun 1999)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Ztt
ASIN: B0000258S1
Other Editions: Audio CD | Mini-Disc | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 102,422 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Il Pleure (At The Turn Of The Century)

2. Born On A Sunday

3. Dreaming In Colour

4. On Being Blue

5. Continued In Colour

6. Rapt (In The Evening Air)

7. Metaforce

8. Holy Egoism Of Genius

9. La Flute De Pan

10. Metaphor On The Floor

11. Approximate Mood Swing No 2

12. Pause

13. Out Of This World

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Seminal mid-1980s electro-pop players (their hit "Close to the Edit" recently provided sample fodder for Prodigy's "Firestarter"), Trevor Horn, Paul Morley, Anne Dudley, and new addition Lol Creme (of 10cc), have regrouped as Art of Noise just in time to introduce classical-jungle fusion to the world. Using revered composer Debussy's melodic blueprint to build its elaborate, velvety drum & bass compositions, the group manages to make what initially seems like a dodgy idea sound somewhat viable, particularly on dreamy, atmospheric tracks like "Out of This World". Vocal contributions come from Sally Bradshaw, Donna Lewis, Rakim, and even actor John Hurt. --Aidin Vaziri

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Seminal mid-'80s electro-pop players (their hit "Close to the Edit" recently provided sample fodder for Prodigy's "Firestarter"), Trevor Horn, Paul Morley, Anne Dudley, and new addition Lol Creme (of 10cc), have regrouped as Art of Noise just in time to introduce classical-jungle fusion to the world. Using revered composer Debussy's melodic blueprint to build its elaborate, velvety drum & bass compositions, the group manages to make what initially seems like a dodgy idea sound somewhat viable, particularly on dreamy, atmospheric tracks like "Out of This World." Vocal contributions come from Sally Bradshaw, Donna Lewis, Rakim, and even actor John Hurt. --Aidin Vaziri

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Noise as you've never heard them before!, 22 Jun 2002

By	Y. Tucker "devonshire lass" (Barnstaple, Devon, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Seduction of Claude Debussy (Audio CD)

Forget the magical 'Moments In Love' and manic 'Close (To the Edit)', The Seduction of Claude Debussy is a far cry from the Art Of Noise from the early eighties.With an all new line up (But sadly no JJ Jeczalik or Gary Langan), and some great vocalists, this CD tells a musical story about Debussy using a perfect blend of classical, opera, dance, drum and bass with narration by John Hurt. Only the Art of Noise could get away with such an unusual combination and make it sound good. Thinking it doesn't sound like your cup of tea? Just listen to it, you won't be disappointed! The Art of Noise have come bang up to date (this was only released in 1999), signed back to ZTT and created an album unlike any other you will have heard before. Go on, try it!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmeric, 25 Jun 2004

By	E. Courtenay "icefreak2000" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an album that has rarely left my CD players since I purchased it four years ago. It's one of those rare releases that makes you want to force people to listen to it, because you know damn well they'll never encounter it otherwise, and you know that they'll be missing out on something truly extraordinary.

On the face of it, this should be a total mess. Jungle rhythms, motifs from Claude Debussy, rap provided by Rakim, vocals from Sally Bradshaw, Donna Lewis and Carol Kenyon, and narration provided by the unmistakeable John Hurt.

Miraculously though, with the possible exception of "La Fl�te de Pan", it all seems to gel as though Jungle, Rap, Opera and turn of the century French Classical music should always be played together.

Particular highlights of this album include the opening track "Il Pleure [At The Turn Of The Century]", and the monumental "The Holy Egoism Of Genius". Listen towards the end of this track for a vicious turn of mood to match John Hurts' narration.

Also, listen out at the end of "Approximate Mood Swing No: 2" for a snatch of "Moments In Love"

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5.0 out of 5 stars A work of genius, 27 Sep 2002

By	Gordon McRae - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Seduction of Claude Debussy (Audio CD)

This is a work of brilliance that effortlessly merges genres and styles that should be totally incompatible. It works as a homage to the great Frenchman at the cusp of the 21st century, hinting at the shape of things to come. The result is an ethereal, stylish and utterly uplifting masterpiece that marries Debussian passion and modern polish. This is the only review like this I've written...this is probably the only CD I'd bother doing this for because it deserves to be heard by more people...just buy it!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not to my taste
Wow, this CD certainly divides opinion, doesn't it?

I found it dull and pretentious, frankly. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Paul

1.0 out of 5 stars poor
Got the CD as soon as a heard it was out. Love Art Of Noise but this one is rubbish I am sad to say. Read more

Published 20 months ago by J. P. Sissons

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the Art I wanted
This is not chillout stuff. If you want Drum and Bass with classically derived themes, you'll be happy. Read more

Published on 8 Oct 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars The review below is so utterly wrong- is it a croydon thing?
This album is simply excellent. The wealth of talent is amazing and so eclectic its refreshing. It's a shame record companies don't promote works of this nature. Read more

Published on 30 Sep 2005 by Mr. Mark R. Nolan

1.0 out of 5 stars if i could give no stars - i would
i just have to give some balance to the gushing reviews below. i am listening to this cd on my computer as the sun rises in croydon, uk. Read more

Published on 27 Jun 2005 by J. M. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Little known gem
There are tracks on this slightly strange but nonetheless beautiful cd that the world should know about. Read more

Published on 16 Aug 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Alright, it might sound slightly strange (Here we have opera, rap, dance music and spoken word parts by John Hurt over the top), but then The Art Of Noise never made normal... Read more

Published on 18 Jan 2001

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